RT Pannier Paint Protection Kit Martin Overton on Nov 23, 2024
Rating: 3
I received the kit promptly, well packed. Unfortunately, the weather had decided to turn cold that same day. I think this affected installation of the kit.
I attempted the top panels for each pannier, as these are the ones I am most concerned about scuffing with my boots, as I get on and off the bike. I failed dismally. Both were not supple enough to achieve the panel curve. They creased and this left unsightly marks I was unable to remove. Sadly, those two pieces are now in the bin. I guess I will still attempt the remaining pieces when temperatures rise, springtime?
So, the lesson is, either take everything indoors and allow to thoroughly warm through, or wait for a warm sunny day.
NN SAYS
Martin
Shall we send you a new set to try when things warm Up?
Very Difficult to Fit Correctly Mark Ward on Aug 31, 2024
Rating: 1
I think after trying to fit these most of today that they are a waste of time. I managed to get one panier set fitted OK the other now looks worse than when I started. Waste of money & make the bike look bad.
NN SAYS
Sorry to see the issue Mark. Hundreds fitted successfully - would you like a refund or another set to try?
Paint Protector Set For Panniers Ahmad Abbas on Jul 23, 2024
Rating: 5
High quality protective film and easy to install. Tailored to the panniers.
Protective pannier application MR ROBERT MURPHY on Jun 10, 2024
Rating: 5
Good instructions, easy to apply and the correct shape, as long as you take your time and follow the instructions all will be perfect.
THEY WORK BOB RICKETTS on May 28, 2024
Rating: 4
"Easyish" to fit, but difficult to stop little bubbles appearing. However they do stop little scraps and racks for those of us who struggle to get our let over.
Luggage protection Peter Graham on May 08, 2024
Rating: 3
Tricky to fit top ones , damaged to of them , lower and front no problem. Bit disappointing!! Fitted tank ones before and they were great.
NN SAYS
See you had problems with this.
Did you need a replacement?
Terrible doesnt follow pannier lines at all M on Apr 11, 2024
Rating: 5
Purchased this to protect the paint on my panniers no matter what I did including heating it gently it would not match the lines of the pannier at all on one side and it was badly creased like it had been folded at some point.. Ended up binning the kit waste of money :(
Pannier protectors john bridger on Feb 25, 2024
Rating: 5
I damaged one of my pannier protectors so ordered a new set , excellent service as always from Nippys. Product excellent couldn't ask for more.
Mr Nick Bell on Jan 30, 2024
Rating: 5
Great fit and easy to fit to bike.
Pannier film protection Stuart Hood on Dec 12, 2023
Rating: 5
Not fitted yet as Auto Curators of Tilney /Rotherwick are to fit this for me as part of their work when ceramic coating the bike . Where the film goes the ceramic coat is omitted to ensure good adhesion . I’ve used other XPel film before and found it v helpful and these panniers need a bit of anti boot scuff protection this seems to be a good product
Pannier Protectors Neil Gardner on Nov 13, 2023
Rating: 5
This is the 5th K 1600 that I have owned and the first accessory I order for the bike are the pannier protectors. These are invaluable for keeping nasty scuff marks off the panniers and are worth every penny
K1600 Screen Protector Steven Hepworth on Jul 19, 2023
Rating: 5
Great product. Just make sure you apply in a clean environment
ok, but not worth the money John Jenkins on May 31, 2023
Rating: 5
fitted ok, some small air bubbles which haven't been possible to remove. But from a short distance reasonably invisible. Use the spray water judiciously! But for the cost and decrease in cosmetic appeal I'd be inclined to take the inevitable boot scuffs and get the trim resprayed later for sale. Not worth the cost or effort IMHO.
Not that easy.. David Howarth on Apr 27, 2023
Rating: 3
Applied them as instructed, lots of water with a drop of fairy liquid even using hair dryer bur regardless of the care taken I was not able to avoid some crinkles that were impossible to remove making the finish look less than perfect. That said, they will still hopefully stop my other half kicking the paint of the panniers when she mounts and dismounts.
NN SAYS
You cannot use too much liquid to apply. Bad luck getting crinkles - we can send on a new set if you like free of charge.
Pannier Protection Film Viv Evans on Apr 14, 2023
Rating: 4
Need to take your time applying, a hair dryer certainly helps, but once fitted offers great protection.
Pannier protection film. Jeff Stewart on Apr 14, 2023
Rating: 5
Usual excellent product and delivery from NN.
Removed old film, cleaned panniers and fitted new film.
Easy to fit and great results.
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Simple to fit Phill Rashleigh on Dec 03, 2022
Rating: 5
I must admit I was a little daunted taking the old ones off and installing the new ones from Nippy Normans. Watched a few YouTube videos on removal and went for the "caramel wheel" method and glad I did. Cleaned up the area and removed the old protectors and stubborn adhesive with panel prep solvent. Watched the installation YouTube video and with some care and the use of a hair dryer, I got them on, the hair dryer is your friend in the as are a couple of sharp pointed scalpel blades....
Almost invisible protection Paul Girling on Oct 16, 2022
Rating: 5
Excellent product that is almost invisible and was easy to fit. Just needed a hair drier to smooth it on the curves.
Pannier protection film Mr David Clark on Oct 04, 2022
Rating: 5
Relatively easy to fit so long as the instructions are closely followed. Thanks to others for the tip to also use a hair dryer to the film before applying.
Worth It Douglas on Jun 26, 2022
Rating: 5
Pretty good product which saves a lot of grief. Fairly easy to fit.
Pannier Protectors George Scott on May 17, 2022
Rating: 5
Offers the necessary protection without looking out of place on the bike. Easy to fit.
Good product Craig on Feb 28, 2022
Rating: 5
Great Price and quality item, easy to fir with a little heat from a hair dryer and gently manipulate into position.
Panniers protection Ian on Nov 11, 2021
Rating: 4
Good bit of kit easy to put on and protects panniers.
Review Mark Winter on Nov 08, 2021
Rating: 5
Excellent product and fast delivery
Clear protectors Chris on Nov 01, 2021
Rating: 2
I bought the kit to protect the panniers on my new bike. Read the enclosed, and other on-line instructions, and followed them closely, including using a hairdryer to soften the plastic. Despite the care taken, I was unhappy with the results (small crease lines and tiny air bubbles) and ended up removing them. Whilst I have applied films before, I should make it clear that the problem could be me, but due to the shapes and curves of the panniers, unless you have plenty of experience doing this, it is quite tricky to get a perfect finish. Great service from NN.
Paint protection Bill Nurse on Jun 20, 2021
Rating: 5
Simple but hopefully affective bit fiddly to put on and instructions not the best in regards to pictures showing where they should be but you make your own choice.
Take your time use plenty of water making sure you have no bubbles as if you remove after you have smoothed them down hard to get of and they stretch.
Headlight guard Bill Nurse on Jun 20, 2021
Rating: 5
Does what it is supposed to easy to fit what more is there to say.
Good price from NN
Great stuff Dick Coultas on Jun 11, 2021
Rating: 5
Very straightforward to fit, just take your time and follow the instructions. The finish is really good; takes a polish and I’m sure will last for years.
Pannier paint protection David on Mar 21, 2021
Rating: 5
Perfect paint protection.
Paint protection Melvin Hutchings on Sep 09, 2020
Rating: 4
Easy to fit and does the job,but read the instructions and use plenty of water spray.
Paint protector set Andrew Bowen on Mar 18, 2020
Rating: 5
Bike new Less than 100 miles and panniers marked already ( wife). Fitted the clear pannier paint protectors with no fuss at all, the advice of using the hair dryer certainly works. Once fitted the protectors are not easily noticed, it’s only with close inspection you can see them. Very pleased with the product
Useful Anthony E Wright on Jul 16, 2019
Rating: 4
If you follow the instructions - especially regarding ambient temperature, the use of a soapy water spray and of a hair dryer - it's fairly straight forward. Gives excellent protection for that vulnerable pannier paintwork.
Discreet Barry Smith on Dec 30, 2018
Rating: 4
Good quality product you don't need any skill to fit these just read instructions, wash up liquid and water (warm) and on curved edges hair dryer might be useful I fitted these in my house not garage as inside temperature was 19 degrees. I had my panniers in the house for 24 hours to warm them slightly.
Virtually invisible Jay on Aug 24, 2018
Rating: 4
Not difficult to fit, but a hairdryer to soften them up helps to get them to lie flat against the curves.
When done, virtually invisible to the eye.
They don't cover all the pannier areas I want protected, so I supplemented with Oxford Paintsaver (which is thicker and more obvious - but jolly robust against scrapes)
Paint Protectors Ron Young on Apr 18, 2018
Rating: 4
Both sets of paint protectors (panniers and tank) recently purchased and fitted. Not too easy a thing to apply but the job is done and with good instructions. Helpful support from NN staff! Thanks
Does the job Paul Summerton on Mar 31, 2018
Rating: 4
Agree with other comments about the temperature, although I couldn’t fit them without lots of little air bubbles being trapped, not sure of the technique for stopping this. However, it is preferable to the paint being damaged during my upcoming trip.
As described Alan on Mar 10, 2018
Rating: 4
Fitted as required to the K1600 GS however I got a professional to fit them for me to avoid getting bubbles. worth the extra money for someone who doesn't have nible fingers.
A good product Tony Wright on Jan 23, 2018
Rating: 5
Easy to fit to the panniers if the instructions are carefully followed. Make the time to do a dry run. Worth the money to stop boots (yours or your pillion's) from marking your pannier paintwork.
Good enough Brian Smith on Dec 13, 2017
Rating: 4
Pity this set is for the 1600GT and the RT because as an RT owner,it means that I am paying extra for the 3rd piece of film that I can't use.The film itself is good enough to do the intended job,if a little thinner than other films I have used.It's easy to fit provided you use a hairdryer.
Protection Bars Allan Hall on Nov 14, 2017
Rating: 5
Excellent product well made and finished at a fair prices. Swift delivery and superb packaging. Responded to e-mail queries swiftly and accurately.
Included instructions pretty grim though. Fortunately the Wonderlich USA YouTube videos are excellent and are essential to fit the protection bars correctly. A link to these videos should be included with the kit.
Paint Protectors Phil on Jul 25, 2017
Rating: 4
Paint protector sheets went on easily but it's important to follow the instructions to the letter. The only thing I didn't have to do was use a hairdryer as it was the hottest day of the year! No, I don't know where the small third piece goes either because it doesn't fit my panniers. Now that they're on I can hardly see them. Only dropped one star for the third piece.
Paint protector set Mark Reneerkens on Apr 24, 2017
Rating: 5
Easy to fit and almost invisible. Recommended.
Paint protector set Terry on Mar 12, 2017
Rating: 4
This paint protector set is very easy to put on plenty of water and washing up liquid .. Thy are much easier than 2008 bike because it has three pieces instead of one big one . Verry happy with results ...
Excellent Paul Corpse on Nov 04, 2016
Rating: 5
Very easy to fit and even easier if another person is on hand to use the hairdryer. The RT comes with three pieces however there was not really anywhere that the small third bit seemed to go so have only applied to the top and side. Swift delivery and substantially packaged
Great, but... Mike on Oct 26, 2016
Rating: 4
Was pretty easy to install, especially using a hairdryer on low heat. One word of warning though...it comes with an applicator tool to smooth down the film and remove the water. Cover it before you use it! Don't use it straight onto the film otherwise it will leave scratches in the film, which kinda defeats the object.
Find something appropriate, maybe a micro cloth to cover the tool and the rest is easy.
Paint protectors Bob. Provan on Oct 21, 2016
Rating: 4
A little tricky to fit, temperature has to be right. Hairdryer helps, but can stretch the protector if too much pressure is applied. Actual protection is first class and, even with a few tiny air bubble they are almost invisible. Worth the time effort and money.
paint protectors john turuta on Sep 10, 2016
Rating: 5
excellent piece of kit and easily fitted
Paint Protector Set clive brown on Sep 06, 2016
Rating: 3
Easy to apply, good quality, and they do the job.
mr Peter colamazza on Sep 04, 2016
Rating: 3
brilliant service and product will definitely buy again from you.
Pannier protection Rick Hersee on Aug 18, 2016
Rating: 5
I bought these before a 4'000 mile trip through Europe , I followed the instructions and they were very easy to fit, I kicked my panniers with my boots on a number of occasions on the trip , when I got back I cleaner the panniers and rubbed the black marks off with WD40 and they are like new, they don't stand out it just looks like you have given them a really good polish, highly recommended going to buy the tank versions now
Pannier paint protectors Paul Campbell on Aug 17, 2016
Rating: 5
Follow the instructions and be patient and you wont be disappointed.
Easier to put on than I thought Iain on Jul 19, 2016
Rating: 5
When i ordered these I imagined that fitting them would be a bit of a challenge. It wasn't. You'll need to have a water spray bottle, small squeedge and small towel (I used a clean, unused dishcloth) and a little patience but otherwise follow the instructions and it's easy. Took me 20 minutes to fit to both panniers.
Stig Ytterås on Jan 25, 2016
Rating: 4
Very good service . Maybe the package/ embalage could have been better.
Best regards Stig
Pierre Jeanjean on Dec 30, 2015
Rating: 5
Great product, much easier to fit than on the previous RT! The hair dryer tip to soften the film is very useful. Both pannier done in 40 minutes.
stephen beet on Dec 18, 2015
Rating: 5
great item quit easy to fit and get good results i found a hair dryer was a must to get a great finish
Nigel Pilkington on Sep 08, 2015
Rating: 4
Good protection , not too easy to fit, looks ok,
ALAN KERR on Sep 08, 2015
Rating: 5
Excellent product, easy to fit and almost invisible. Quick delivery.
Thank you.
OWEN SWIFT on Jun 29, 2015
Rating: 4
A simple cost effective way to protect panniers
Tony Law on Jun 13, 2015
Rating: 5
Easy to apply with a little patience and really does protect the panniers from clumsy pillions. A spray bottle with some soapy water does the trick, make sure you follow the instructions spraying the glue side and a hairdryer can come in handy to warm the film on the curves. All in all, took me 30 minutes to do both panniers and I'd highly recommend it.
Graeme Pryde on Jun 10, 2015
Rating: 5
Great product, easy to apply
Eduardo Ramos Pinto on Jun 01, 2015
Rating: 3
I am very satisfied with your product, especially with the quality
tom gilbert on May 01, 2015
Rating: 5
Brilliant product, easy to fit with good instructions. Well worth the money.
R Dowd on Apr 24, 2015
Rating: 4
Does exactly what it says, just keep at it 'till it's right 'cos once it dries, that's it.
Aubyn Rose on Apr 03, 2015
Rating: 4
The protector at position 1 on the side does not match the shape of the pannier for my 2014 RT. It still fits ok but just doesn't mirror the shape of that section as the lower cut out is not the same. Otherwise all stuck on easily and looks good - ie not visible!
Daryl Green on Mar 28, 2015
Rating: 5
So simple to fit, cannot be seen when on bike and will protect from minor scratches that devalue the bike in the future, plus a lot less cost than other rival or OE equivalent
john fern on Mar 13, 2015
Rating: 5
top service as all ways. ps I live in england
Kev GRAY on Feb 09, 2015
Rating: 4
A good product that is quite tricky to apply without getting any air bubbles, the applicator might be better with a slightly softer edge as it can mark the ventureshield if too much pressure is used. A pannier top cost me £90.00 to get some scratches resprayed so well worth protecting.
Jeffrey Glen on Nov 26, 2014
Rating: 5
The easy to follow instructions mean this product can be applied and reapplied several times until you are happy with it's positioning. Once left to dry it looks almost invisible from as close as a few mtrs away. Considering the cost of respraying scratches, this is a few quid well spent!!
Michael Davies on Nov 06, 2014
Rating: 4
Useful item - requires careful application
JIMMY YEO on Oct 18, 2014
Rating: 5
NICE PRODUCT
Eddie Halffman on Sep 25, 2014
Rating: 3
Follow the instructions and this item is not too hard to fit and protects the panniers from scuffs and boot marks
mike cowling on Jul 19, 2014
Rating: 4
Fairly easy to fit to panniers if instructions followed. Take your time to work out what goes where. Worth the money to stop lazy boots from marking panniers.
Lee Cook on Jul 14, 2014
Rating: 5
Fitted these in preparation for road trip in Europe and having just returned can say they are worth every penny. Protected panniers from scuffs of boots and bags. Found them easy to fit following instructions just liberally spray soapy water and wrap applicator in sponge to prevent scratching in application. Advice to use hair dryer in other reviews helpful. They are very much invisible unless closely inspected. Subsequent washing of bike has not caused protectors to shift or lift.
Peter Hathaway on May 28, 2014
Rating: 5
easy to fit to panniers,need to use a hairdryer to ease film around curves
Paul French on Feb 15, 2013
Rating: 4
Instructions are clear enough even if not specific to the panniers (mine had pictures of the tank kit). Definitely worth ensuring the temperature conditions are correct (I did mine indoors) and having a cold/hot hair dryer available to help when dealing with the curves and removing any bubbles/creases at the edges.
I would recommend starting with the smaller pieces to get the wetting and application technique correct before starting the larger pieces.
End result is excellent lack of visibility and time will tell just what protection they provide.
paul Bartle on Jan 20, 2013
Rating: 5
I have the tank protectors so if these are as good then thumbs up ....
Mike Ireland on Sep 30, 2012
Rating: 5
Magic!!
Make sure the material and the atmosphere are warm before fitting.
Bob Southgate on Jul 04, 2012
Rating: 4
Good product, straightforward enough to fit if you follow the instructions. I feel it could do with an extra piece to fit around the lock for that extra bit of protection.
Steve Chapman on Jul 03, 2012
Rating: 4
Can't even see it! Excellent product but make sure you install it when outside temperature is over 15 degrees (as it advises in the instructions).
