Pimp my Helmet?

ScooterMonkey · Post by **ScooterMonkey** » Sun Oct 15, 2006 7:02 pm

I've got a couple questions for you all.
I have a White HJC full-face, it is boring, & I would like to paint it.
Does anyone know:
1) How to paint a helmet?
B) Where to get the necessary stuff to paint it?
Thx.

sparty · Post by **sparty** » Sun Oct 15, 2006 8:25 pm

I am thinking about doing the same too! right now, my helmet doesn't really match my Buddy, neither black or ornage... so I would like to paint it orange. Figured I just need to spray paint the whole thing while masking up some of the rubber parts. Any recommended brand or tips?

Keys · Post by **Keys** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 1:37 am

The hydrocarbons in paint tend to compromise the integrity of the plastic most helmets are made of. If you do that, what's the point in wearing the helmet? I recommend vinyl stickers.

--Keys

germ · Post by **germ** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 1:41 am

The hydrocarbons in paint tend to compromise the integrity of the plastic most helmets are made of. If you do that, what's the point in wearing the helmet? I recommend vinyl stickers.

Keys is totally correct. Don't mess with your helmet.

sparty · Post by **sparty** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 2:23 am

germ wrote:
The hydrocarbons in paint tend to compromise the integrity of the plastic most helmets are made of. If you do that, what's the point in wearing the helmet? I recommend vinyl stickers.
Keys is totally correct. Don't mess with your helmet.

yikes. didn't know that... thanks.

Kevin K · Post by **Kevin K** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 3:01 am

Yup. They're right. And there are a lot of cool vinyl graphics out there to liven up your lid. Be creative. Have fun.
-K

castleton · Post by **castleton** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 7:18 pm

Someone else posted this vinyl sticker web site, and I love their incredible wide selection of decals:

http://decalzone.com/cutout/celtic.shtml

Have fun!