Painting a G3

[nutellaontoast 0]

Does anyone have experience painting a G3? Which combination of paints/primers work and/or don't work very well. Any other considerations, etc.

Thanks!

Don't let the fact that I sound like I think that I know what I'm talking about fool you. I know that I don't know what I'm talking about

[LongWayToFall 0]

I hope there is a G3 helmet out there I don't know about... lol

[blueblur 0]

Yeah, I know I'm new too, but I'm hoping you learn that you don't paint fabric... you dye it. And I wouldn't dye an existing container unless you can COMPLETELY disassemble it to where you have nothing but fabric attached. No metal, rings, strap keepers, whatever...

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[mahonie10 0]

I think the OP is talking about the G3 helmet. not the mirage G3 container. could be wrong though

[hillson 0]

Pretty sure he's talking about a Cookie G3 helmet vice a Mirage G3 container...

[mahonie10 0]

JINX!

[5.samadhi 0]

sand it and primer and paint

[mjosparky 4]

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sand it, take TSP or some other commercial product to clean any grease and contaminates off the surface and primer and paint

FIFY

The secret to a good paint job is preparation.

http://i397.photobucket.com/albums/pp55/mjosparky/Skydiving/Helmet1.jpg

Sparky

My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

[5.samadhi 0]

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sand it, take TSP or some other commercial product to clean any grease and contaminates off the surface and primer and paint

FIFY

The secret to a good paint job is preparation.

http://i397.photobucket.com/albums/pp55/mjosparky/Skydiving/Helmet1.jpg

Sparky

its a basketball!

thats nice sparkster

[mjosparky 4]

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sand it, take TSP or some other commercial product to clean any grease and contaminates off the surface and primer and paint

FIFY

The secret to a good paint job is preparation.

http://i397.photobucket.com/albums/pp55/mjosparky/Skydiving/Helmet1.jpg

Sparky

its a basketball!

thats nice sparkster

That one is OK, this one is nice.

Sparky

http://i397.photobucket.com/albums/pp55/mjosparky/Testing/FlightHelmet.jpg

My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

[5.samadhi 0]

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sand it, take TSP or some other commercial product to clean any grease and contaminates off the surface and primer and paint

FIFY

The secret to a good paint job is preparation.

http://i397.photobucket.com/albums/pp55/mjosparky/Skydiving/Helmet1.jpg

Sparky

its a basketball!

thats nice sparkster

That one is OK, this one is nice.

Sparky

http://i397.photobucket.com/albums/pp55/mjosparky/Testing/FlightHelmet.jpg

that is sick, sir

[vitriol 0]

If you decide to have it done, I know these guys have done a few G3's. I've seen 2 different designs they have done and they are pretty cool.

https://www.facebook.com/Brainshell

or

http://Brainshell.ca

I have no affiliation with the company, just tought it could interest you.

[scottymccomas 0]

Although I have no experience painting helmets I saw this G3 on Jeb Corliss's Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=345765552133071&set=a.174465782596383.34744.171260932916868&type=3&theater), he also provides the link for the artist who did the painting, so im sure you could ask him for some professional advice.

Its Monday, Ill ask the same question at the DZ on Saturday. When I'm there...

[wstcstcmtr 0]

So has anyone painted, or had their helmet painted?

[strife 0]

well mines been painted and hydro dipped.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/t1.0-9/1661932_728899817154797_829949128_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/1978716_728899833821462_2013033666_n.jpg

[wstcstcmtr 0]

Nice. Holding up well?

[strife 0]

I would say its better than OEM has it has a 2k clear coat finish. This helmet was a pretty beat up G3 and now is great. It cost me 250AUD including postage.

[shift 0]

I painted/hydrodipped mine as well. Used generic walmart primer/paint, and dupont clear. Has only been painted a few months but it seems to be holding up well. If you do it yourself, a good clearcoat will do most of the protection from bumps and sun damage.

[wstcstcmtr 0]

Ya that looks pretty good. Did you do any sanding before teh primer?

[strife 0]

1. Prep (Scuff, Sand, Clean, Degrease, and Sticker Removal)
2. Prime
3. Base
4. Dip
5. Clear Coat

[wstcstcmtr 0]

Thanks... I'm just changing the color to a tri tone to match my new rig..

We'll see how it goes!

[nah_tan 0]

A friend of mine just started a business painting helmets and will be doing my G3.

https://www.facebook.com/Compassandcrowstudios

[wstcstcmtr 0]

Too late! Sanded and did the primer today... I'll probably end up screwing it up though, so he can fix it!

[Doug_Davis 0]

If you hydrodip it can yuo tape off areas you dont want the film to adhere to? Like tape off a flame pattern and have the film coat only stick to the non-flame areas?

[shift 0]

yup :)