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Author Topic: Saddlebag makeover  (Read 1253 times)
pitbull
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« on: March 20, 2012, 10:50:31 AM »

I'm just getting my Valk ready for the summer and thought my saddlebags looked a bit tired.Before buying a new set I thought I would try some leather paint.I'm quite pleased with the outcome.
I'm just waiting for my birthday goodies to arrive for the bike now.

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Gary
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« Reply #1 on: March 20, 2012, 11:04:24 AM »

Looking good!  cooldude
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Sergeant D
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So your bike has how many cylinders?

Universal City, TX


« Reply #2 on: March 20, 2012, 11:10:22 AM »

Look good.  I saw that leather paint on an episode of Wheeler Dealer.  How was your experience with it?
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pitbull
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« Reply #3 on: March 20, 2012, 11:18:37 AM »

I found it very easy.The stuff i had was as thick as paint,almost like a gel.Put a bit on a small bit of clean rag and rubbed it in.I panicked a bit at first when it was drying but once dried it left a great finish.
I even used it on my Mustang seats and backrests.It really sharpens the look of the bike up.
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KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)
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Specimen #30838 DS #0233

Williamsburg, KY


« Reply #4 on: March 20, 2012, 12:39:53 PM »

I found it very easy.The stuff i had was as thick as paint,almost like a gel.Put a bit on a small bit of clean rag and rubbed it in.I panicked a bit at first when it was drying but once dried it left a great finish.
I even used it on my Mustang seats and backrests.It really sharpens the look of the bike up.

Can you post a link to the product for me.  cooldude Thanks, Dave
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pitbull
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Norfolk , United Kingdom


« Reply #5 on: March 20, 2012, 12:50:05 PM »

I was going to buy some from Ebay but a buddy said he could get some from where he works.So I went with that.
I just had a quick look on your Ebay,theres some on there for 3.99$,maybe worth a try.

Pitbull
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KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)
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Specimen #30838 DS #0233

Williamsburg, KY


« Reply #6 on: March 20, 2012, 12:53:42 PM »

I was going to buy some from Ebay but a buddy said he could get some from where he works.So I went with that.
I just had a quick look on your Ebay,theres some on there for 3.99$,maybe worth a try.

Pitbull

googling it shows a product by a company called SEM, Is that what you used?
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pitbull
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Norfolk , United Kingdom


« Reply #7 on: March 20, 2012, 12:56:38 PM »

I'm not sure who made it,I'll ask my buddy to see if he can tell me.The stuff he gave me is in a plain bottle.
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KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)
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Specimen #30838 DS #0233

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« Reply #8 on: March 20, 2012, 12:58:13 PM »

I'm not sure who made it,I'll ask my buddy to see if he can tell me.The stuff he gave me is in a plain bottle.

Most of what I saw on ebay was a spray can. Not touching that. Thanks, Dave
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KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)
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Williamsburg, KY


« Reply #9 on: March 20, 2012, 01:01:22 PM »

Guess it was similar to this as you said you wiped it on........

http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&rlz=1I7GGLL_en&q=black+leather+paint&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&biw=1280&bih=631&wrapid=tlif133227359533010&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=13590859164045846058&sa=X&ei=yeFoT8GsBYeLgwfpruiwCQ&ved=0CIEBEPICMAA#
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pitbull
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Norfolk , United Kingdom


« Reply #10 on: March 20, 2012, 01:17:35 PM »

That looks very similar.At 3$ it gotta be worth a try.
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GotValk
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Champlin, MN


« Reply #11 on: March 20, 2012, 01:45:01 PM »

Sweet ! looks like NEW  cooldude
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DavRed
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Phoenix AZ


« Reply #12 on: March 20, 2012, 02:12:08 PM »

Well... They don't look tired any more. More like, they look new.. Good job sir cooldude
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NC_Rob
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« Reply #13 on: March 20, 2012, 02:24:36 PM »

Good job. They look great! cooldude
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« Reply #14 on: March 20, 2012, 03:36:15 PM »

 cooldude cooldude cooldude cooldude cooldude cooldude cooldude Fine job that. 2funny RIDE SAFE.
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« Reply #15 on: March 20, 2012, 04:57:01 PM »

yep, nice job  cooldude
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