[sayneigh]

Just started painting helmets. nothing big just rattle cans and blue tape, any tips from people that do this. i would appreciate it. thats all

 

[MikeN02]

I give it a week before it starts chipping...

 

[akam1]

lots of clear coat
non- gloss
make sure you apply clear coat evenly
5-7 coats

 

[budboarder]

You should prolly rough up the surface with some 600grit or something first, youd get better adhesion. Make sure if you are painting plastic you are using a plastic primer first.

 

[bikesrfun]

I give it a week before it starts chipping...

I guess someone has to be that guy....





Only thing I had to say was already said in previous posts, keep at it and you will get better with time.

 

[sayneigh]

lol thanks for those who had + feedback. keep the feedback coming. im just in hear to learn what i can about custom paint.

 

[Thinkmoto]

http://www.r6-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=111981

lots of info there^^^

prep and a dust free environment is key. it's amazing what is in the air when painting outside and how quickly it sticks to your fresh paint:curse

 

[MikeN02]

I guess someone has to be that guy....

Course I had to, I absolutely hate rattle can painting on plastic. For helmet painting I would look into air brushing.

 

[nateridesbikes]

This is the first and only helmet I've painted. Here was my process
- strip off the nonsense graphics
- dry sand for good adhesion
- color coat
- clear coat
- wet sand

It was pretty simple and 100% rattle can. Its over a year old and a guy in the grocery store line asked where I got it done because he said it looked professional.

moral of the story.... rattle can ftw

 

[nateridesbikes]

prep and a dust free environment is key. it's amazing what is in the air when painting outside and how quickly it sticks to your fresh paint:curse

This is a good point too. If you do get shit in the paint tho a good wet sand will take a lot of it out.

 

[BlueDevilD]

No matter how much you paint it, its still gonna be an Icon.