helmet painting??

[ollie]

feel free to move the thread if its not meant to be here. does anyone know what you need to do to paint your own helmet. i know you gotta sand it down and cover all holes etc. any help or advise will be thanked for. oh i do know of a painter (not really good but will do) that will do it for a good price.

[ZZR600Dude]

I thought you weren't supposed to put stickers let alone paint on your helmet due to the fact the solvents used can affect the performance of the helmet material

[bubblylittleme]

check this out...lots of others on youtube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIb6EbA7j8c

[ZZR600Dude]

It doesnt mean its safe though:

http://www.best-motorcycle-informati...e-helmets.html

see part on taking care of your helmet.

or

http://www.zeus-helmets.co.uk/zeus-faq.html

see modifying your helmet.

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/in...2073948AAtQCLp

http://www.rideforever.co.nz/gear_up...e_helmets.html

http://londonbikers.com/forums/Topic....aspx#bm370872
see the quote as follows:

Before I did what i do now I spent 25 years working in the plastics industry and therefore I do have a modicum of experience in the polymer field.

Polycarbonate is the generic name for names like Lexan and Perspex which are the materials that cheap lids are injection moulded.

PC has a low chemical resistance to chemicals like acetate, acetone, benzene, ketones etc. which are often found in paints and sticker adhesives.

It's the easiest way to turn your lid into an eggshell


I personally wouldnt do it

[ollie]

i know i shouldnt do it myself but funds are running a little low at mo but i'll make sure i do a proper job but its only for a race helmet so doesnt have to be a decent job. and thanks for the links

[Scotty]

i know i shouldnt do it myself but funds are running a little low at mo but i'll make sure i do a proper job but its only for a race helmet so doesnt have to be a decent job. and thanks for the links

Only for a race helmet...??? :-? Isn't that a little more likely to get bounced down the tarmac?
Having said that, if it's a newer helmet of non-polycarbonate material, then painting it should be less of an issue. Are you going to ask the ACU for another Gold Star so it'll pass scrotineering?
A tip to stand out when racing - go for a strong bright single colour on your lid, not a pattern. I noticed Steve Hislop's yellow lid really made him easy to spot from across the other side of Donington Park, so I had mine sprayed bright yellow (following a visit to the gravel trap at Brands leaving it all scratched :) and everyone said it was dead easy to see, makes you stand out among other riders (having a bright green bike helped as well, mind [smiley=thumbsup.gif])

[Davey]

For race helmet I'd go for white - normally the cheapest and also stands out well (What helped Gino Rea noticed for sponsorship!)

Personally I'd save your money for more track time/ tuition as you don't want to be an 'all the gear' stereotype

[spudgun]

check on manufacturers website that the helmet is allowed to be painted, some will void any warranty, others say it's ok.

i always use waterbased paint wherever possible, but it has to be coated with a 2K laquer at the end!

ref the acu gold sticker, simply mask it off!

[SupeRDel]

Mine was done by a mate in the AC club - see pic on left

[jonnydangerous]

i have a spare ACU sticker, but unfortunately thats going on a special project of mine.... ;-)
i will ask my mate if he still has the roll of stickers tho... :-)