Lissadell Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 I would like to fit another set of plates to my Dapol Pannier. However, before ordering, could I ask about removal of the existing plates? Has anyone done this and if so did the plates come off easily or not? Thanks very much Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piemanlarger Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Not yet but probably will also be doing likewise soon?? What are the options for new plates / where have you ordered from ?? Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lissadell Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share Posted February 14, 2019 I haven’t yet ordered simply because I’d like to be sure the original plates can be safely removed before investing. They're not cheap so better to be sure first! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted February 14, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 14, 2019 (edited) Yes they come off: I cant even remember doing it so cant have been difficult. There is a raised outside line which you can see on this photo when i was halfway through repainting. It isn't ideal but I decided to live with it. Edited February 14, 2019 by Hal Nail 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lissadell Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share Posted February 14, 2019 Exactly what I needed - thank you very much Hal! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Yes they prise off easily with a sharp scalpel blade just eased in behind them to assist. Narrow Planet is the go-to nameplate company - their plates fit the space precisely, although the smokebox no.plates are very slightly shorter than the Dapol ones. See my model below. 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Link to Narrow Planet:- https://shop.narrowplanet.co.uk 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted May 5, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 5, 2019 (edited) Just to add Narrow Planet will make smokebox plates to the required length if you ask. Smoke box and Beyer Peacock front splasher plate were resized for this. The cabside plates could do with being a fraction bigger - Dapol are contacting them for a custom design for the 14xx. Edited May 5, 2019 by Hal Nail 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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