Spray painting helmets?

[vemura]

Hello! Would like to personalise my helmet a little bit. I use a vertex vent.

I know there are vinyl wrapping services but they seem expensive here ($100). I know that hydrodipping can be done but it does require special equipment like a primer spray and some kinda top spray.

I'm exploring just buying spray paint instead, and it could be something annoyingly eye-catchy like metallic or fluorescent lol. Has anyone tried this before, scuffing the helmet up, cleaning with alcohol, using the spray paint and then a topcoat? Does it come off?

 

[happy-diver]

If you are prepared for touch ups spray it with whatever you like and if you don't like it replace it.

 

[Waterwulf]

Hydro dipping isn't expensive at all. Check Amazon. The colors and patterns are unlimited. Pay attention to the right side up and other side down when you lay the pattern. I screwed it up three times before I figured it out.

 

[Dsix36]

If you do plan to spray paint, I would recommend using a paint designed for vinyl/plastic. Those special paints will actually soften the base material and soak into the surface. This helps greatly to reduce paint removal via scratches etc. I first used it on a vinyl dash, door panels, and such during a color change for a '71 El Camino. It held up great for many years.

 

[vemura]

Hydro dipping isn't expensive at all. Check Amazon. The colors and patterns are unlimited. Pay attention to the right side up and other side down when you lay the pattern. I screwed it up three times before I figured it out.

How much would you pay a service to hydrodip a helmet?

 

[Waterwulf]

I really don't know what it would cost in your area. I just did it myself. It's really pretty easy and requires nothing special or any tools. except for a razor blade and a tub to immerse it in.