Hey guys,
just wondering if it has to be any sort of special paint to keep the helmet FIA approved?
I have got a !!!WHITE!!! helmet at the mo, and dont want to folk out £400 for a simple colour change.
any ideas if it can be done DIY? or of any places that would require various parts of ones anatomy as payment?
cheers
George
Helmet paint?
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It depends on the construction of the helmet.
If it's a layup type of construction i.e. grp, carbon, kevlar, etc. then just key the surface and use pretty much any aerosol you like!
Dont paint over or remove any of the labels, though.
If the helmet is a moulded contruction i.e. polycarbonate, abs, etc. then basically you can't paint it, as the paint you have to use to make it stay on chemically 'keys' to the base material and supposedly weakens it.
Kim.
If it's a layup type of construction i.e. grp, carbon, kevlar, etc. then just key the surface and use pretty much any aerosol you like!
Dont paint over or remove any of the labels, though.
If the helmet is a moulded contruction i.e. polycarbonate, abs, etc. then basically you can't paint it, as the paint you have to use to make it stay on chemically 'keys' to the base material and supposedly weakens it.
Kim.
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hmmm now to find out what my helmets made of.
Thanks for your help Kim
Thanks for your help Kim
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"Carbon/Kevlar/Glass (Tri-weave)" so does that mean i can paint it? would you recommend any type of paint?
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I'd guess you could use pretty much anything on that type of construction. Make sure you key it properly first with fine wet/dry or scotchbrite, or the paint will flake off if anyone so much as gives it a funny look!! 
If you've got access to / facilities for 2k then it will be tougher, but if not use spray cans from halfauds or wherever. I'd definately finish off with plenty of coats of laquer, then flat back with 1500 or 2000 grit wet/dry and polish with G3 or similar to give a really good shine.
If you were more local, I'd offer to have a go myself, as it's something I've thought about doing to make some extra pocket money, and I've got all the necessary kit including the paint mixing system.
Good luck, but dont feck it up, nothing worse than a scrappy looking lid!
Kim.
If you've got access to / facilities for 2k then it will be tougher, but if not use spray cans from halfauds or wherever. I'd definately finish off with plenty of coats of laquer, then flat back with 1500 or 2000 grit wet/dry and polish with G3 or similar to give a really good shine.
If you were more local, I'd offer to have a go myself, as it's something I've thought about doing to make some extra pocket money, and I've got all the necessary kit including the paint mixing system.
Good luck, but dont feck it up, nothing worse than a scrappy looking lid!
Kim.