magic hat #9

have any of you guys painted your helmets? post pictures!

what type of paint is safe to use?

nsxtasy posted up this rather incredible paintjob: http://www.spa-francorchamps.b...8.jpg

HondaRcB

I really wanna do some kind of BAR/HONDA/MUGEN theme on mine, put up pics if you have them. Links are fine Lets see them.

BlueR

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by magic hat #9 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">have any of you guys painted your helmets? post pictures!

what type of paint is safe to use?

nsxtasy posted up this rather incredible paintjob: http://www.spa-francorchamps.b...8.jpg


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ewww...

Dirt

Bieffe F1 with Alex Wurz graphics .. found it on eBay for cheap and it fits nice.

magic hat #9

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ewww...</TD></TR></TABLE>

dude, i didn't put up the picture on purpose!

a general website with hokey internet sites offering airbrushing: http://www.moto-directory.com/...g.asp

maybe everyone can post up pictures to generate ideas for helmet art.

Ill

Three words: Troy Lee Designs (Corona, CA). $300 and up for anything you want in hand painted and airbrush combo. He does all the top racers.

He does sticker kits too, for about $30 - 45. Some nice stuff. Do a web search, they have a site. You can get the kits cheap from Chapparal Cycle Supply. (chapparalcyclesupply.com???).

PS&gt; Chap is THE hizzot mail order hookup for discount motorcyle, ATV and watercraft equipment. Helmets, visors, gloves, and ALL that other ****.

R you serious

Troy Lee designs

magic hat #9

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http://www.troyleedesigns.com/....html

stuff looked good, but a starting price of $500+!!!

TeamNextGenChris

couple pics of my lid.photo doesn't really do the colors and flake justice.


not custom painted,it's a Ben Bostrom replica.as far as painting your own,i'd assume you'd treat it like painting any fiberglass part using automotive paint supplies..
if you can afford it though,the way to go is a professional custom painter.i also had the Troy Lee "Speed Bubbles" kit on one of my old helmets-for $20-$30 it's good to add a little color to a plain helmet for cheap.
chris


Modified by TeamNextGenChris at 4:54 AM 1/8/2004

JjuuN R

i used to airbrush R/C car bodies for lots of people, maybe i should try a couple helmets

TeamNextGenChris

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i was thinking the same thing-i used to be pretty good at it back when i raced R/C cars..been meaning for about two years now to try my skills on a helmet,but never get aroubnd to it.
chris

JjuuN R

OT: me and my buddy alexi were both thinking of getting back into it, we were both 50% sponsored by Associated back in the day, ended up quitting because i'd have to drive all the way to cali as vegas tracks sucked so bad. been hearing there's a slew of nice indoors popping up ^^

BlueR

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anybody recognize this helmet?

.RJ

senna

Ill

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http://www.troyleedesigns.com/....html

stuff looked good, but a starting price of $500+!!! </TD></TR></TABLE>

500, Friggin OUCH. Ol Troy must be doin good, they went up a bit. I remember partying with him around '89 on the mountain bike circuit at Mammoth when we were all broke.

Chap has the sticker kits for $25 and up (20 for closeouts). Combining them with a single color fade or other easy paint is cool. 'Thorn' kit was cool, lots of others. Each kit comes in 3-4 different color schemes of the same style.

As for painting, ya gotta be careful. Automotive paints, lacquers, and some enamels with a lot of harsh solvents may damage the shell's integrity (and thus ruin the helmet's safety). Acrylics, and acrylic enamels are usually a safe bet. So is anything water based. A lot of spray paints are not safe. Anything with Tolulene or Xylene is not safe for most shells.

mstewar

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As for painting, ya gotta be careful. Automotive paints, lacquers, and some enamels with a lot of harsh solvents may damage the shell's integrity (and thus ruin the helmet's safety). Acrylics, and acrylic enamels are usually a safe bet. So is anything water based. A lot of spray paints are not safe. Anything with Tolulene or Xylene is not safe for most shells.</TD></TR></TABLE>

awesome info! I was going to try painting mine for the upcoming year, but had no clue what paint would work best.. thanks!

.RJ

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PM 'Catch 22' i think he got some info on this last year. Or search the RR forum archives......

JSPECHB

If you want a painted helmet, PM me. I know a guy in WV that specializes this. He does good work to! Good prices as well!


Modified by JSPECHB at 11:28 AM 1/8/2004

Larkin W.

I just ordered a $6 mugen sticker sheet and placed some of the stickers on my white helmet.

Looks sweet and its cheap. Plus the fact that I like to keep things simple.

T I F O S I

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Bieffe F1 with Alex Wurz graphics .. found it on eBay for cheap and it fits nice. </TD></TR></TABLE>

double Ah, your arms are so muscular..hahah j/p thats a nice helmet.. but im really diggin the guy with his *** out farting

T I F O S I

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EbboyPSi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I just ordered a $6 mugen sticker sheet and placed some of the stickers on my white helmet.

Looks sweet and its cheap. Plus the fact that I like to keep things simple.</TD></TR></TABLE>

hey man post some pics

JSPECHB

My guy said, "The dude is living in the past! All top quality helmet painters use automotive urethanes and it dont hurt a helmets integrity. Most of the top helmet manufacturer's use automotive paint as does his beloved Troy Lee!"

If anyone wants their helmets painted, he does great work. His screen name is AIM/AOL ----&gt; bigzukirider

Larkin W.

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hey man post some pics </TD></TR></TABLE>

I'll take some tonight. Expect them tomorrow.

Mugen stickers are very nice as they are the type that stick on, then when you pull of the clear rectangle, they just leave the lettering. Looks great

-I know there is at least one other guy on here who has done this

JSPECHB

http://www.ccd-custompainter.com/

magic hat #9

this one looked cool.