Any one ever use "Car Wrap" on their saddle bags?

[Bonzo]

My friend did his car and it look real nice. the tops of my tourer saddle bags are scuffed and some scratches. Would love to get leather covers but they seem very rare, any thoughts?

[Robert]

It could probably be done but you would have to get someone who knows what they are doing with it since one of the hardest things to do is round or curved surfaces.

[Frankj]

 
Found this site with examples, looks pretty nice

http://nashvillecarwraps.com/gallery_motorcycles.html

Frank

[Bonzo]

Nice definitely need to look into it further 

[signart]

The oem lids would not be any problem at all. There is a carbon fiber wrap material that looks and feels just like carbon fiber. Pretty durable and scratch resistant. Comes in a few colors besides black, also a graphite color. Would make a nice look, especially if your bags are black. The vinyl has "air release" technology, so you can lift and stretch it and work out any bubbles.
3M also makes a brushed metal look in several colors, and brushed aluminum that is also air release, but I have not used any of it as yet.

[Steel cowboy]

There is another process by which they suspend a film over a liquid and dip the part into it. They can get very complex patterns on any shape that is dipped. There was a gentleman that had samples of this technique at the Hardee's a few months back.

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[gordonv]

Yes. Did it on my Black/Red IS trunk which I mounted on my Black/Cream Shadow ACE Tourer (1100 w/ IS saddle bags).

I covered the red so it was totally black, and would match the bike better. A lot of info online, youtube also.

I would do Custom Wrap, spray on plastic wrap. Can be removed and re-applied if you did it wrong.

[falconbrother]

My buddy did his scratched up saddle bags with the wrap that looks like leather.  It looks awesome. 

[DK]

Yes. Did it on my Black/Red IS trunk which I mounted on my Black/Cream Shadow ACE Tourer (1100 w/ IS saddle bags).

I covered the red so it was totally black, and would match the bike better. A lot of info online, youtube also.

I would do Custom Wrap, spray on plastic wrap. Can be removed and re-applied if you did it wrong.

Gordonv,

Would you elaborate on this project. I just happen to have a green IS trunk to mount on my bumble Tourer and have been thinking of either spraying or wrapping it.

It seems that spraying is something I could do but wrapping would require a professional. Do you agree?

Any help , especially a picture, would be appreciated. 

[gordonv]

Gordonv,

Would you elaborate on this project. I just happen to have a green IS trunk to mount on my bumble Tourer and have been thinking of either spraying or wrapping it.

It seems that spraying is something I could do but wrapping would require a professional. Do you agree?

First, check the color you want, there is about 3 different paint brands out there. Dupli color was the 1st I found. My local auto stores carry a couple of different brands.

I think the plastic wrap is available in more colors and finishes. You can do it yourself, but I didn't want to spend the time to do it right. No one can tell when you drive by, and 10' away. I didn't try to match, used a flat black on the red color, by the gloss black of the trunk.

photobucket won't UL the pic. will edit when I can

[DK]

Gordonv,

Would you elaborate on this project. I just happen to have a green IS trunk to mount on my bumble Tourer and have been thinking of either spraying or wrapping it.

It seems that spraying is something I could do but wrapping would require a professional. Do you agree?

First, check the color you want, there is about 3 different paint brands out there. Dupli color was the 1st I found. My local auto stores carry a couple of different brands.

I think the plastic wrap is available in more colors and finishes. You can do it yourself, but I didn't want to spend the time to do it right. No one can tell when you drive by, and 10' away. I didn't try to match, used a flat black on the red color, by the gloss black of the trunk.

photobucket won't UL the pic. will edit when I can

Thanks. I appreciate the information.

Would it be easier for you to email pics?

If so,  kennett.dan@gmail.com

[gordonv]

I emailed a couple of pics, so you can blow them up and get a better look. I have more if you want them.

For the rest, here is one.


You can see the pin stripping under the wrap. I didn't cut it too good in this pic, to the strip line.

[BoJonJovi]

I tried to do my side covers. It was a disaster. Curved surfaces are difficult. You might look into hydro graphics as that seems to do better on curved surfaces. It also looks easier for a beginner. I have not tried hydro dipping but I would like to, I just can't figure out what I would want to dip. I thought my wife would look good in camo but she nixed that idea. I did dye her poodle pink thou. That actually went over pretty good.

[The emperor has no clothes]

I tried to do my side covers. It was a disaster. Curved surfaces are difficult. You might look into hydro graphics as that seems to do better on curved surfaces. It also looks easier for a beginner. I have not tried hydro dipping but I would like to, I just can't figure out what I would want to dip. I thought my wife would look good in camo but she nixed that idea. I did dye her poodle pink thou. That actually went over pretty good.

[DK]

I emailed a couple of pics, so you can blow them up and get a better look. I have more if you want them.

For the rest, here is one.


You can see the pin stripping under the wrap. I didn't cut it too good in this pic, to the strip line.

Thanks for the emailed pics. Looks good.

I have a daughter who lives near Nashville so I'm going to drop in at the motorcycle wrap place there & see what I can learn.

Thanks.

[Fazer]

Signart responded above with some vinyl products that are really cool.  I too run a small sign shop and have tried with various degrees of success to wrap motorcycle bits.  Tried a gas tank once, very difficult. 

Did my batwing and it turned out OK, not perfect, but serviceable.  The key is to get vinyl with air release channels in the adhesive, take your time and use a little heat.  The burgundy vinyl in the photo is Orafol 970A and is great to work with.  The beige is regular opaque plotter vinyl, not recommended for this kind of application and not very easy to use.

[falconbrother]

A buddy of mine did the fake leather wrap on his and it looks awesome.  I plan to do that myself.