DIY Helmet makeover? To do or not to do......

An truicear tochasach

Anyone know anything about respraying a skid lid? Does the aerosol paint compromise the fiberglass? I've an oldish Arai in good knick but sick of the look of it since it wouldn't match me jocks, let alone any other gear.

Unless it's a completely stupid idea, any tips would be welcome.

carl456

If it doesn't match your jocks its probably dangerous to use.

BrokenArrows

Painting fiberglass would be fine.
Plastic shells might be weakened by the solvents in the paint.

In either case its not the shell that absorbs the impact its the foam inside. So you're really not affecting the safety.

An truicear tochasach

BrokenArrows wrote: »

Painting fiberglass would be fine.
Plastic shells might be weakened by the solvents in the paint.

In either case its not the shell that absorbs the impact its the foam inside. So you're really not affecting the safety.

Sound- it's more or less what I thought but haven't been able to find anything definitive online.

Richard tea

An truicear tochasach wrote: »

Sound- it's more or less what I thought but haven't been able to find anything definitive online.

There are lots of users on reddit that use sharpie markers to jazz up their lids. Some glow in the dark and so on.

Del2005

BrokenArrows wrote: »

Painting fiberglass would be fine.
Plastic shells might be weakened by the solvents in the paint.

In either case its not the shell that absorbs the impact its the foam inside. So you're really not affecting the safety.

The shell does form part of the safety system of a helmet, to act as a barrier between the road surface and the foam/your head. Solvents can damage fiberglass so make sure you use paint designed for fiberglass.

Pugzilla

Can you put up a picture of this helmet?

mamax

Many years ago I had a helmet partially re sprayed when the cat used it as a scratching post, I'm sure it will be fine.

Del2005

Pugzilla wrote: »

Can you put up a picture of this helmet?

Again depends on the solvent used in the glue.

Pugzilla

Del2005 wrote: »

Again depends on the solvent used in the glue.

wha?

Del2005

Pugzilla wrote: »

wha?

How do you plan on keeping the picture attached to the helmet? Glue, bluetac or thumbtacks.

All glues have some type of solvent in them which evaporates off to make it stick, depending on what the solvent is it can react to different materials. Putting the wrong solvent on a material will damage the material.


Edit..

Miss read your post.

An truicear tochasach

Jasus lads, I'm almost worried😦 Using the standard Holtz aerosol from the motor factors. Otherwise, no stickers or glue - trying a bit of basic stenciling with mixed results so far😂. Almost there. Unfortunately I didn't take any before pics - will post a pic when I'm done. Be warned though, it's no great work of genious. It is however, great fun & has provided me with hours of entertainment (off the bike)!

An truicear tochasach

Tried posting earlier but for some reason it didn't work! As promised, the said pic. Not a work of genious but sure I'm delighted for a first attempt!

Jees- can't figure out how to attach pics!

An truicear tochasach

Pugzilla wrote: »

Can you put up a picture of this helmet?

Tried posting this a couple of times. ...fingers crossed.

mamax

Do we have a new super hero then :P

An truicear tochasach

mamax wrote: »

Do we have a new super hero then :P

Ha- there is a slight Dlas

An truicear tochasach

mamax wrote: »

Do we have a new super hero then :P

Ha- there is a slight Flash Gordon influence alright..bit of a laugh..