2013 Versys 650 OEM saddlebags, paint or replace inserts

Wannakatana said:

My saddlebags are scratched up. I read somewhere that you could just replace the plastic inserts, the part with the color, but I had no luck finding such a thing.

My other option possibly is to disassemble and paint them.

Any suggestions? What would be my best option? I just want to sell this but those scratches take off about $1000 on the asking price I'm guessing.
Has anyone ever seen the inserts for sale (please provide the link/company)?
Has anyone ever painted these?

thanks,

Joel

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Daedalus62 said:

Although I could find replacements (not painted, like the original), I recently painted the inserts in my SH49 topcase.

One side had deep scratches in the plastic... Not having any plastic filler at hand, I used the superglue/baking soda method to fill them... Sand down and 5 light coats of "paint" later (1 primer + 2 paint + 2 satin varnish), I think the result ended up pretty good...

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Steamboatsig said:

I painted mine and then sprayed a coat of clear enamel. I like the look.
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Steamboatsig said:

I painted mine and then sprayed a coat of clear enamel. I like the look. Before: View attachment 188846 After: View attachment 188847 View attachment 188848

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Wannakatana said:

Did you take them apart to paint them? That's where I get nervous But also fixing up scratches so they don't show.

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