Preventing aluminium powder transfer from OEM panniers

[RSavage]

Hi

I've acquired a pair of OEM panniers for my 12GSA from a very generous member of this forum and am wondering how to prevent the transfer of the aluminium powder from the inside of said panniers to their contents. My other set of panniers - ARDCases - are powder coated which stops the problem but I'm not feeling that affluent nor do I have the time to powder coat the new panniers.

What do others do to keep the aluminium powder at bay? I have wondered about lining the pannier with sticky back plastic (Fablon or similar) but am concerned that the adhesive might not tolerate the heat of the exhaust or the temperature in France and Spain in June or a gentle spray of something like acid etch primer (U-Pol Acid #8 or similar).

TIA

Richard

 

[topcat2006]

A pair of Tesco "bag for life" fit nicely inside each pannier and only cost a couple of quid each.

 

[Bmmike08]

Spray inside of panniers with Muc-off Bike Spray and let it dry. It is a PTFE based spray which is used for water dispersion and aid against corrosion - when dry there will be a clear PTFE coating over the alloy.
You can buy Bike Spray from Halfords - if not in motorcycle area look in bicycle area - I've used it for years after washing my bikes with no ill effects.

Safe riding,
Mike Davies

 

[diplomaticdanny]

I am such a tart, had all three boxes professionally carpeted by an automotive upholsterer!

You can (why you'd want too, I'm not sure) Velcro things to the sides!

They are lovely though.

 

[RSavage]

A pair of Tesco "bag for life" fit nicely inside each pannier and only cost a couple of quid each.

Good point

 

[RSavage]

Spray inside of panniers with Muc-off Bike Spray and let it dry. It is a PTFE based spray which is used for water dispersion and aid against corrosion - when dry there will be a clear PTFE coating over the alloy.
You can buy Bike Spray from Halfords - if not in motorcycle area look in bicycle area - I've used it for years after washing my bikes with no ill effects.

Safe riding,
Mike Davies

I use Muc-Off on those rare occasions when I clean the bike so have some - somewhere. Although it dries, does it not leave a film that will transfer to contents of the cases? I never needed to pack my gear in anything when loading the ARDCases.

Cheers

Richard

 

[RSavage]

I am such a tart, had all three boxes professionally carpeted by an automotive upholsterer!

You can (why you'd want too, I'm not sure) Velcro things to the sides!

They are lovely though.

Like your style

 

[Orinoco]

A pair of Tesco "bag for life" fit nicely inside each pannier and only cost a couple of quid each.

I prefer the Asda bags for life myself

 

[Fanum]

If you do a charcoal drawing or use chalk pastels, one of the ways of 'fixing' it so it wouldn't come off or smudge was to use cheapo hair spray......the sort you can get two cans for a quid from the pound shop is fine.

I have no idea if that would work on aluminium, but it's worth a go maybe

Otherwise, how about clear laquer?

 

[RSavage]

If you do a charcoal drawing or use chalk pastels, one of the ways of 'fixing' it so it wouldn't come off or smudge was to use cheapo hair spray......the sort you can get two cans for a quid from the pound shop is fine.

I have no idea if that would work on aluminium, but it's worth a go maybe

Otherwise, how about clear laquer?

I have fond memories of some stuff-in-a-can that my dad used on his chalk drawings. Ithink that it was called Fixative and came in a blue aerosol. Smelt wonderful and was, probably, as harmful as the poisonous (sic) chalks that he used and which I still have in a Chad Valley money box. Ain't nostalgia great?

Richard

P.S. might try hair lacquer.

Ta

R

 

[Bendy toy]

Artist's fixative
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400ml-LOX...936?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4863a466e0

But its not exactly paint so don't expect too much. How about lining the cases with some pond liner offcuts or this stuff

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LARGE-ROL...137?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3ceab83f51

 

[RSavage]

Artist's fixative
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400ml-LOX...936?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4863a466e0

But its not exactly paint so don't expect too much. How about lining the cases with some pond liner offcuts or this stuff

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LARGE-ROL...137?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3ceab83f51

Pond liner is a good idea - brother-in-law has just finished laying a butyl rubber flat roof for me so there are plenty of offcuts. However a slippery lining is to be preferred (I think) because of the need to be able to extract the stuff that will be rammed into the panniers

I have some lurid yellow nylon that I use on the wife's car windscreen against frost which might be suitable for 'repurposing'.

 

[trebor]

I lined my top box with 1.5mm neoprene rubber (self adhesive), similar to this.
Relatively cheap, quick and easy to apply, and stops turning any loose items in the top box black.

I didn't bother doing the panniers as I always use them with bags.

Bob

 

[Ted]

Used van liner on mine. Very thin and just glued on.Cheap too

 

[RSavage]

Very smart Ted. I suppose this just goes to show that I have been spoilt by my powder coated ARDCases and demonstrates what good value they are - apart from the non-standard fixing method.

 

[Ted]

Very smart Ted. I suppose this just goes to show that I have been spoilt by my powder coated ARDCases and demonstrates what good value they are - apart from the non-standard fixing method.

If they weren't such a bastard to strip all the plastic off never mind the silicone seal at the joints, powder coating is the best way I'm sure. Dose keep the gear from rattling about and no problems with marking the helmet. Last thing you want is a nasty scratch on my helmet..

 

[Bobbin-Man]

Ted, where did you get the material from?

Stu.

 

[J.R.]

If they weren't such a bastard to strip all the plastic off never mind the silicone seal at the joints, powder coating is the best way I'm sure. Dose keep the gear from rattling about and no problems with marking the helmet. Last thing you want is a nasty scratch on my helmet..

Nice job Ted I'm gonna go down that route and have a dabble meself.

I've ordered some from these... http://www.megavanmats.com/

 

[Bendy toy]

Powder is nice until it gets marked. A flat colour film wrap looks just as good and can be easily recoated when needed.
The rivets drill out on plastic corners Replace with stainless socket button head screws and nuts. Other rivers trim around with a scalpel.