XTreme Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Some of the scratches are quite deep......and they're literally on all sides of the box!Any advice on tidying that up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raesewell Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Rub it down fill with plastic bumper filler and repaint with plastic paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted October 7, 2020 Author Share Posted October 7, 2020 Rub it down fill with plastic bumper filler and repaint with plastic paint. Cheers!I'll have to see if I can find a similar colour match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raesewell Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 If it's only the silver bits, you can spray it any colour you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted October 7, 2020 Author Share Posted October 7, 2020 If it's only the silver bits, you can spray it any colour you like. Yeh it's only the silver!Probably all done by bad parking in a city centre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WD-40 Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Nice back drop. You might be able to buy new panels for it. Not sure if that's the correct one for your box https://shad.co.uk/products/shad-sh50-replacement-frame-d1b50emr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Nothing that some plastic filler, 3 coats of spray primer for plastic.5 to 7 coats of spray paint and it will be as good as new.You can apply 3 to 5 coats of clear to protect from scratches a wee bit more but it will give a metallic glossy finish.Is such a small area that you can do the whole job with spray cans at a low cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Or put a nice sticker over ithttps://www.redbubble.com/i/sticker/casual-by-ninov94/16180308.EJUG5?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=g.pla+notset&country_code=GB&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8fr7BRDSARIsAK0Qqr4qrBvGsfepGLkPvA5VMMRkJlYfrJActrQSzBmkmPU1q3Wu9SxBIAAaAoP7EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted October 8, 2020 Author Share Posted October 8, 2020 Or put a nice sticker over ithttps://www.redbubble.com/i/sticker/casual-by-ninov94/16180308.EJUG5?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=g.pla+notset&country_code=GB&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8fr7BRDSARIsAK0Qqr4qrBvGsfepGLkPvA5VMMRkJlYfrJActrQSzBmkmPU1q3Wu9SxBIAAaAoP7EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raesewell Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 +1 no stickers, do it properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 +1 no stickers, do it properly You haven't seen the sight of my top box! It works hard for a living. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttled Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 My old Versys, before and after I repainted the lower silver fairings using Halfords plastic primer and black plastic bumper paint;Scratches and wear from ribbing off my boot showed up badly on the silver. The black was fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted October 9, 2020 Author Share Posted October 9, 2020 OK......figured the way forward to get it looking better.....but I've found another obstacle! I can't get the bloody box off!It's weird cos there's a Shad plate mounted where it should be......but the box isn't even mounted on it.It seems more like the plate is part of the box and it's mounted on four legs!Surely it can't be that you have to dismantle the whole thing to release the box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 +1 no stickers, do it properly You haven't seen the sight of my top box! It works hard for a living. Start with filler dedicated for plastic )ABS) for the large scratches.Plenty of sanding and redoing the filler until you're happy with surface. (and I mean HAPPY)This can take 3 or 4 layers depending on your ability and how perfect you want it. But if you think you should do more don't be shy.3 coats of primer should be 3 to 4mm which gives you enough sanding thickness for small marks.VERY IMPORTANT: More time in preparation will give you a better finish so don't save on elbow grease and spend as much time as you need!!5 to 7 coats of spray paint should be around 1 to 2mm the stuff is very thin and won't cover enough if less than 5 coats.3 to 5 coats of clear for protection (optional but highly recommended)You will end up with a shiny perfect finish top box that will make everybody jealous As I said before, unless you have a spray gun spray cans work as good as the gun although more expensive but cheaper than getting a compressor and the gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raesewell Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 If you are going to clear coat, use satin or matt, or it will look odd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Or put a nice sticker over ithttps://www.redbubble.com/i/sticker/casual-by-ninov94/16180308.EJUG5?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=g.pla+notset&country_code=GB&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8fr7BRDSARIsAK0Qqr4qrBvGsfepGLkPvA5VMMRkJlYfrJActrQSzBmkmPU1q3Wu9SxBIAAaAoP7EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds and that is exactly what we are in need of some TMBF stickers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted October 9, 2020 Author Share Posted October 9, 2020 I got it by following this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted October 9, 2020 Author Share Posted October 9, 2020 I'll fill it and spray it though in case I ever need to use it.I couldn't take the one off the Strom because they'd wired it in to the brake lights.This is what it looks like now......it's starting to come together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Spare parts ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted October 9, 2020 Author Share Posted October 9, 2020 Spare parts ? Thing is, I don't really use a box now.......it was essential for the Albox tea bag runs, but now we go in the car.So it would only be used very infrequently......not worth replacing parts on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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