WayneRATS 0 #1 November 10, 2003 i have a factory diver original not an oxygen or anything posh ... i was wondering if there are any special paints i'd need ..... any paints i should avoid? it's white at the moment.. i want it gloss black .. and hard wearing preferably------------------------ Can You Ere Me Now? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #2 November 10, 2003 You will get a hundred people telling you to do it a hundred ways, but I have had really good luck with urethane-based paints on skydiving helmets (motorcycle beanies as well). Good surface prep is the key. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WayneRATS 0 #3 November 10, 2003 "good surface preperation is the key" pardon the pun what about making sure it doesn't chip off?------------------------ Can You Ere Me Now? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rigging65 0 #4 November 10, 2003 Quotewhat about making sure it doesn't chip off? Use a good, finish clear coat. Be aware though, many of them give a "gloss" effect to your paint scheme. I did a really nice metallic fleck gloss/flat primer grey combination about a year ago and finished it with a clear coat. It looks great, but the "Primer" grey is no longer "Primer." It's kind of a bit glossy. I assume they make a "flat" clear coat...I just wasn't that savy to think to look for it! "...and once you had tasted flight, you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been, and there you long to return..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
feagajk 0 #5 November 10, 2003 http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=746520;search_string=z1%20paint;#746520 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VectorBoy 0 #6 November 10, 2003 I believe that helmet was painted with catylized paint, two part urethanes mostly. I painted my oxygen with the same. If you plan on using cheaper acrylics or sign painters paints you will need a barrier otherwise the cheapo stuff won't stick and it will bubble up. This can be tested of course as it will do this during or shortly after drying. If you are going to scuff it down to the primer then you can put on anything you want. Any auto or sign painters supply house should be able to help you with technical questions. Many super custom painters paint very radical biker helmets as a demo or showcase of their capabilities and it can be done on a small scale. There are many good ideas out there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
