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Painting a top box

  • 15-09-2013 11:08am
    #1
    Del2005
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    I got a top box off my brother, but he used it while couriering and it's a bit rough looking so doesn't really match the bike I'll be sticking it onto.

    Looking online there are loads of different plastic paints. I'm not sure whether to go with a single coat plastic paint or primer/topcoat, or would it be possible to vinyl wrap a box?

    Does anyone who successfully painted a top box have any recommendations on what to use?


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  • #2
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,907 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    Del2005 wrote: »
    I got a top box off my brother, but he used it while couriering and it's a bit rough looking so doesn't really match the bike I'll be sticking it onto.

    Looking online there are loads of different plastic paints. I'm not sure whether to go with a single coat plastic paint or primer/topcoat, or would it be possible to vinyl wrap a box?

    Does anyone who successfully painted a top box have any recommendations on what to use?
    I haven't painted a top box but I have sprayed a lot of plastic stuff with Krylon Fusion , its not cheap but seems to be the best for staying power.
    I tried using the primer with the krylon but it didn't work as well as the krylon on its own.
    What material is the box made from? Is is Polypropylene?


  • #3
    Del2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,031 ✭✭✭✭Del2005


    CJhaughey wrote: »
    What material is the box made from? Is is Polypropylene?

    Not too sure, it's a Givi clone. How would I find out?


  • #4
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,907 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    Del2005 wrote: »
    Not too sure, it's a Givi clone. How would I find out?
    Somewhere on the bottom is usually a code with a number on it or a recycling triangle.
    Probably Polyprop, maybe ABS anyway it should paint up fine with krylon fusion, they have a lovely gloss white that would look great on that KTM.
    I used some 3M red retroreflective stickers on the back of mine for more visibility as well.


  • #5
    Del2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,031 ✭✭✭✭Del2005


    CJhaughey wrote: »
    Somewhere on the bottom is usually a code with a number on it or a recycling triangle.
    Probably Polyprop, maybe ABS anyway it should paint up fine with krylon fusion, they have a lovely gloss white that would look great on that KTM.
    I used some 3M red retroreflective stickers on the back of mine for more visibility as well.

    Thanks for the help. Not too sure if I want to go white with the box, there's plenty of gloss and matt black on the bike to match to.


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