I tried to do the exact same thing - didn't like the OEM "black flag" deflectors' look. Got some used Acerbis guards, sanded them down, and painted them blue with the new Krylon Fusion plastic paint. Then I find that the handlebars have the inserted bar weights so I can't use the Acerbis mounting system. The weights look like they are permanently fixed in place. I'm not sure if I want to replace the handlebar with one from a KLR650 to use the Acerbis guards or just stick with the OEMs. As a temporary change, you could paint the OEM guards with either the Krylon Fusion spray paint use a plastic adhesion-promoter primer and an automotive blue spray paint.
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