My GSA Panniers are getting furry, whats BMW's attitude to this? (yeah I know shouldnt take it out in the rain!!) I know they do engine covers when they are corroded what about these?
Furry Panniers!!!
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If I were you I really wouldn't worry about it. Give them a bit of a polish every now and again if you want. Bare aluminium will always do this, so even if you get a whole new set they'll do the same.
Pannier corrosion is a fact of life with bare alloy - it'll be viewed as normal wear and tear. If it bothers you, 1000 grade wire wool and solvol will bring them back nicely.
Or buy some Verns (hard anodised and corrosion free).
Or buy some Verns (hard anodised and corrosion free).
Not killing me just as i use all year looks a bit poo, Anyone found anything that holds back the corrossion?
I use ordinary car wax on my bare alloy top box.
Goose
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I would recommend this product - VENTURE SHIELD.
Clean the panniers thoroughly, then apply this stuff. Will not only protect it, but will always look new!
http://www.bodyguarduk.com/bikepaintprotection.htm
Clean the panniers thoroughly, then apply this stuff. Will not only protect it, but will always look new!
http://www.bodyguarduk.com/bikepaintprotection.htm
elevensies
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i sprayed about 3 coats of spray clear car lacquer over mine, works a treat, even sprayed over the stickers
then car wax if you dont want and more stickers on
then car wax if you dont want and more stickers on
humfreybumfy
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My GSA Panniers are getting furry, whats BMW's attitude to this? (yeah I know shouldnt take it out in the rain!!) I know they do engine covers when they are corroded what about these?
Mine are all furry to!
Balders1450
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Good idea. May clean mine up a bit and do that that before the winter.
snerkler
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Buy some shears to cut the fur away
I read on another post that fine wet sandpaper brings em up nice.
Buy some shears to cut the fur away
I read on another post that fine wet sandpaper brings em up nice.
He remembers well:
http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=221457&highlight=panniers
Thanks for answers, these are only 7 months old so really should be looking better than they do, tried to find someone to paint em couldnt! tried a "Vinyl wrapper" type person he ran away screaming NEVER! So been to see dealer I bought bike of, hes taken photies so we will see what BMW say.
PS, I fecking hate cleaning bikes but use all year round so have to! trtyingt to keep work to a minimum!
PS, I fecking hate cleaning bikes but use all year round so have to! trtyingt to keep work to a minimum!
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