Refurbish and paint job for '93 K1100LT rear hard bags

[Red]

I picked up a set of '93 K1100LT rear hard bags with Z racks included for my '85 K100RS.. I've found allot of answers so far on this forum regarding how to refurbish this set of rear bags, (i.e., re-key the tumblers for the locks). As an interim I am thinking of cleaning the bags and painting the covers on these bags. (Eventually, I would like to do the Line-X, or PPG with clear coat - but money is being put other uses at the moment). Is there a post out there that discusses a strong, successful method of cleaning up, painting a Gen 3 bag, (maybe spray can paint?), so that the bags are presentable when one mounts them on the bike?  Are these Gen 3 bags enamel or lacquer paint from the factory? What kind of plastic are these bags made of,... ABS? 

[frankenduck]

I have both rattle-canned (spray painted) a set flat black and done the Line-X thing to Gen 3  Integral Cases.  I learned a lot along the way.  I'll have some free time next week and post up some pointers in The Lieberry.

[CubPilot]

The covers are ABS ( easily repairable) and the backs are PP (repairable but difficult).   The paint is Acrylic.   Painting the bare ABS requires special prep and good primer (like used on auto bumpers).

[wmax351]

The ABS is easy to fix with plumbers cement for ABS Pipes. Add in some extra pieces of scrap ABS from TAP plastics, and you are set. I did this to mine. Will get around to filing down the pieces later.

May consider truck bed liner.

[frankenduck]

Here you go: Refurbishing/repainting Gen 3 System Cases