Respraying a helmet

[steveindenmark]

Can someone give me some advice on how to respray a helmet in good condition.

I need to know how to prepare it, what to prime it with etc.

I am going to spray it matt black

Steve

 

[jrf]

I used sand paper to prepare the surface. Just lightly sand the surface of the helmet and wipe it off with a damp cloth to get all the dust off. I then bought spray paint that is used on plastic (forgot what brand), it was like $5.00. I then taped off the parts I didn't want painted and started spraying very light the first coat. Then I put on an additional 3 to 4 very light coats.

I painted mine a gloss black and it came out looking pretty good.

 

[GastonJ]

I'd just add that you shouldn't spray the helmet at all if it's polycarbonate, the paint affects it in such a way that it becomes fairly useless as a crash helmet.

 

[maverick1970]

Check this site out. Might save you some time and headache.
Helmet Skinz

 

[hamslice01]

Check this site out. Might save you some time and headache.
Helmet Skinz

are those skins worth the $30 do they keep your helmet cool as stated, and does the sticker over the face shield bother you in any way

 

[reiobard]

Check this site out. Might save you some time and headache.
Helmet Skinz

Wow, so i guess that they really do make everything...

 

[Avalon786]

I'd just add that you shouldn't spray the helmet at all if it's polycarbonate, the paint affects it in such a way that it becomes fairly useless as a crash helmet.

I was going to say isnt it NOT recommended to re-paint helmets?

 

[Noober]

I'd just add that you shouldn't spray the helmet at all if it's polycarbonate, the paint affects it in such a way that it becomes fairly useless as a crash helmet.

Where is it listed on the helmet whether its polycarbonate or not?