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2013 Versys 650 OEM saddlebags, paint or replace inserts

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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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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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I painted mine and then sprayed a coat of clear enamel. I like the look.
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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
No experience with this company, just found them in a google search. Looks like they're selling trim panels for various model years:

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Thank you so much for the replies. I appreciate it!
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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Great Job :)
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I painted mine and then sprayed a coat of clear enamel. I like the look.
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Nice Job :)
I Liked the Green too though
For the panels its easy to do with a rattle can. In general, if you paint a glossy finish its harder to do a factory job with a rattle can. Also the darker the color with a gloss finish is harder to hide the imperfectios without a real sprayer. But if you stick to matte type finishes its easy to do a decent job with panels. Ive painted mine a few times over 5 years and as as the rest of the bike gets marked or banged Ive kept going...
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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
This look very nice.
Did you take them apart to paint them? That's where I get nervous :) But also fixing up scratches so they don't show.
Did you take them apart to paint them? That's where I get nervous :) But also fixing up scratches so they don't show.
You don't have to take them apart. Remove them from the bike and take your time at sanding and taping off what you don't want painted. Here is a link to some excellent paint, I've used it with great results, I use to paint cars for a living. They sell it in spray cans for small jobs. There's tech videos on the site to show you what you need to do. I ill say if you do take off what you need to paint you'll have better results.
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