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[usadangles1991]

I was wondering if anyone has ever spray painted a helmet. Any pics/instuctions/videos (thinkingjack).

[Monty22]

Don't do it. Buy a helmet in the color you need/want.

[GuitarAwesome]

Don't do it. Buy a helmet in the color you need/want.

 

THIS

[balsy17]

Which brand/model helmet? I know the Notre Dame Fighting Irish use to spray paint their helmet with paint that actually had gold in it, but know I think they order gold helmets now

[twitchx116]

Someone I play open hockey with did it looks terrible and the paint chips off a lot.

[LukeSchenn#22]

Don't do it. Buy a helmet in the color you need/want.

Exactly.

[usadangles1991]

Well I just bought it Reebok 11k and they don't go 4 cheap

[Sort of Irish]

Which brand/model helmet? I know the Notre Dame Fighting Irish use to spray paint their helmet with paint that actually had gold in it, but know I think they order gold helmets now

 

Yeah, they're using decals now.

[Hab4life]

I spray bombed an older 4500 I had, painted it Hab blue and then used a clear high gloss coat on it afterward, it turned out really nice IMO. I sold it and kick myself for it all the time too.

 

I say go for it but the clear coat over top is a must IMO, fuck, it's only a helmet, you can always get another one in the proper color down the road whenever..........

 

I just did my mask as I was tired of the plain "original" white, I'm not into paying an arm and a leg for a paint job so it's a do it yourself job but still looks okay IMO. Some here will think it's god awful but that's okay too.

 

Before,

 

 

After

 

[Mincy]

If you are going to paint your helmet I would first give it a light sanding, use an adhesion paint similar to a primer first, and then the desired colored you want. As Brett said, hit it with a clear coat when you're done. That's how my friend (who is a professional) painted my brothers sk2000. It came out great, and even after taking pucks to the head it still held up ok. Oh, and it wasn't spray paint in a can you get from the hardware store, it was airbrushed.

[LukeSchenn#22]

I spray bombed an older 4500 I had, painted it Hab blue and then used a clear high gloss coat on it afterward, it turned out really nice IMO. I sold it and kick myself for it all the time too.

I say go for it but the clear coat over top is a must IMO, fuck, it's only a helmet, you can always get another one in the proper color down the road whenever..........

I just did my mask as I was tired of the plain "original" white, I'm not into paying an arm and a leg for a paint job so it's a do it yourself job but still looks okay IMO. Some here will think it's god awful but that's okay too.


Before,




After

This actually looks like it turned out pretty nice

Just too many stickers

[theflash0000]

If you're going the DIY route, I suggest either Krylon paint (meant for plastic) or Rustoleum brand spray paints. Most hardware stores sell these plastic handle attachments that clip onto spray cans that make them kind of look like air guns. Helps get you an even flow out of the can.

 

Very light sanding. Then spray EXTREMELY light coats on. Like barely a dusting. If you concentrate on getting as little on the helmet with each coat, you'll prevent uneven build-up. Because the helmet is a 3D surface, if too much paint gets on at one time, it will run down like tears.

 

Then of course I second the clear coat idea. Disclaimer--this almost definitely voids any warranty and could degrade the plastic.

[Monty22]

Well I just bought it Reebok 11k and they don't go 4 cheap

Return/sell it and buy what you want. It'll be cheaper than ruining the 11k you have, eating the cost of that and then still having to buy a new one.

[theflash0000]

Like this:

 

[usadangles1991]

Thanks for all of the help guys... Idk I think I might have to use a black 11k on a team that uses Montreal jerseys.

[Beer leaguer]

Habs looking like Andy Moog! Nice job hate team but awesome work!

[Hab4life]

Habs looking like Andy Moog! Nice job hate team but awesome work!

 

 

Thanks,

 

FYI, I used a Tremclad Primer { red colored}, it's what I had kicking around,  and then Krylon {for plastic} spray paint on the mask.

[prhockey41]

I know someone that did it, spray painted a bauer 5100. Not sure about the process but all I know is that it looked ok except for the fact that he tried to save the logos by putting tape over them. Came out pretty shitty but if you took off the logos with nail polish remover then spray paint it you should be good

[shoeshine boy]

not to mention that the minute you spray paint it you've voided the certification......

[norwood]

not to mention that the minute you spray paint it you've voided the certification......

LIKE ANYBODY CARES.....I have played in many USA hockey championships and  they don't care if you wear a Jofa.....