hyperstrada pannier care and cleaning
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Westminster, CO.
Tuned in to see if there are any recommendations. I have thought about using some camp dry on mine to help with waterproof and fading but don't know if that would be a good idea.
Or use something like Raggtopp for convertible cloth tops ?
Marc
Or use something like Raggtopp for convertible cloth tops ?
Marc
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I would think one of the sprays used on convertible car tops would work well. The materials are similar. There was a spray I used on my old BMW Z4 top that had UV protection as well as waterproofing properties. I don't remember the brand name, but any auto shop carries many different brands. Just a thought.
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Well i suppose my method works pretty well. My bags are a year old and have spent lots of time in the sun as well as rain, and they both look clean and black as can be.
I have a leather cleaning brush (anything with soft bristles) that I use with some mild soap to scrub off dirt and bugs, and then after rinsing and drying really well, I waterproof them. 303 Fabric Guard is similar to what you guys are thinking about, it's designed for boat covers and seats, but works equally well on all outdoor fabrics. It also has UV protectants, which we all know are vitally necessary with how blue these bags get with age. I flip each of the bags open and lay them flat, and fully wet all the fabric with the 303 fabric guard. A couple days to dry/cure and they're ready to go. I planned on only cleaning them when necessary, and waterproofing them once a year. So far so good.
Of course all of this goes out the window when the bike decides to take a dirt nap and the bags get rubbed against the gravel. Now only one of them looks nice.
I have a leather cleaning brush (anything with soft bristles) that I use with some mild soap to scrub off dirt and bugs, and then after rinsing and drying really well, I waterproof them. 303 Fabric Guard is similar to what you guys are thinking about, it's designed for boat covers and seats, but works equally well on all outdoor fabrics. It also has UV protectants, which we all know are vitally necessary with how blue these bags get with age. I flip each of the bags open and lay them flat, and fully wet all the fabric with the 303 fabric guard. A couple days to dry/cure and they're ready to go. I planned on only cleaning them when necessary, and waterproofing them once a year. So far so good.
Of course all of this goes out the window when the bike decides to take a dirt nap and the bags get rubbed against the gravel. Now only one of them looks nice.
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Minnesota
On another note, I would say to stay away from anything with silicone in it (camp dry, etc). It can cause the fabric to look really blotchy, especially if they are already slightly warn. Just my 2¢.
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303 is the ****. I've been using on my car interiors for years. Wish I had known about the fabric guard cause my bags are almost embarrassing these days.
I plan to take mine to a bike leather shop and see if they can re-upholster with something more durable. Or same stuff and just try to protect fabric better.
I plan to take mine to a bike leather shop and see if they can re-upholster with something more durable. Or same stuff and just try to protect fabric better.
Joined Oct 2015
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Minnesota
What I find embarrassing is how crappy these bags look after something as simple as a tip-over.
It sucks that Ducati won't offer a true hard bag for our bike. Even if the price was outrageous, I'd still find a way to pony up and get them.
