The helmet and any remaining fittings must now be masked-off. Once the base coat has dried, the design can be applied. Again, it is important to avoid skin contact with the surface to avoid grease spots. Taking great care with the application of the masking tape to ensure symmetry, for instance, will pay off in the finished helmet.
In this example, to separate the different colors, only areas where paint was to be applied were left exposed, whereas areas that will get a different color were masked off. After leaving sufficient time for drying, the newly colored area is masked off and a different color applied to the newly exposed area. This process is repeated until all the colors have been applied. Removing the masking tape can only be undertaken when the various colors have completely dried and should be done slowly to ensure that the paint is not lifted during the peeling.
A tack cloth should be used again to remove any dust particles trapped under the tape. The final coat to apply is a Urethane clear coat it is very important to use a propitiatory respirator during this process, available from major auto stores. The more coats applied, the more apparent the depth of paint will be. Typically four coats of clear coat are sufficient.
After the clear coats dry typically 12 to 24 hours the entire surface should be wet sanded to remove any dust particles and small imperfections with to grade paper. Finally, the entire surface should be buffed especially around any sanded areas with an appropriate polishing compound. When the final clear coat has dried and been polished for the final time, the various attachments can be put back on the helmet.
Although the process of custom painting is labor intensive, the finished product is something the owner will be proud of and one that will be admired by many.
Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Use precise geolocation data. Select personalised content. Create a personalised content profile. So I decided to give it a go. After doing some research and checking out a LOT of videos on Youtube. I came up with the following tips and put together this little guide. If anyone else out there is thinking of the same thing, enjoy and have some fun.
Here are a few common reasons why you might want to pull out the tape and spray gun and get started painting your motorcycle helmet. So, whatever your reason, it is quite common to put some new paint on an old helmet.
It is worth noting that, painting is not rocket science. You only need to do things the right way. Let find out how! OK, so you have decided to paint your own helmet. You are not taking it to a custom paint shop, you are going to give it a shot yourself. Pro Tip1: You should be very careful when buying paints because some may contain chemicals that can damage the base material of the helmet.
Pro Tip2: Painting should be done in a clean area because the paint can land on other items that are close to your working area. A dusty environment is also a no no. Dust can stick on the wet paint and result in a shoddy job. Start by disassembling the parts that are removable such as the lens, screws and the strap that goes under your chin.
Carefully remove the interlining and set aside all the pieces, preferably away from the area you will be painting in.
Pro Tip: If you are not able to remove all of the inner lining from your helmet, you will need to do some masking prior to painting. Clean the surface of the helmet with a basic cleaning detergent to get rid of any grease.
Since your hands can leave marks on the painted surface, you should wear latex gloves. Pro Tip: Check the helmet for any damage. As long as the base of your motorcycle helmet is still intact, there is no limit to the number of times that a helmet can be re-painted.
Pro Tip: Completely remove any shiny surface from the existing paint with your grit sand paper or ScotchBrite abrasive pad, otherwise your new paint wont stick. If were not able to remove all of the inner lining from the helmet, you might need to do some masking up.
Pro Tip: Simply get some old newspapers, scrunch enough of it up into a ball and stuff it inside the helmet. Use the knife for cutting the tape into the desired shape and length. Start by painting the surface with an undercoat. Applying your design while the undercoat is still wet is strongly discouraged. Avoid spraying beyond the masking tape because the paint can be absorbed by the paper and stain the base.
Then take the dry helmet and a spray can of cheap flat black quick coat and lightly mist coat the outside of the helmet. Allow to dry. Once the guide coat has dried, take some grit wet-n-dry sand paper and a block, and soak in a bucket of warm soapy water. Keep sanding until the guide coat disappears, not the primer. Just think of all the many different ways that you could customise your helmet to stand out among the rest! Still, painting your helmet is not a straightforward process.
In this article. Painting your helmet can simultaneously increase and decrease your safety on the road. But how?
Of course, the opposite can also be true. You might make it more challenging for other drivers to see you if you choose a darker color instead. That happens because the solvents or other chemicals in the paint might make your helmet unsafe for the road. That is incredibly risky. In the case of a collision, that helmet might not protect your head the way it should.
So, how can you work around it? The same goes for camouflage patterns that are nice to look at, but also decrease your safety on the road. Ask them what kinds of paint or materials will work well on the helmet without damaging it. So, they should be able to provide you with the right answers.
It seems that the painting of motorcycle helmets is a legal grey area in many parts of the world.
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