Helmet Prep??

[sbCountry]

I am very new to painting but have done a few complete helmets already. They were beat up so they had to start from the primer level. My question is with a new helmet, if it is solid black can you scuff it and then start you graphic? I have heard that the clear on helmets need to be sealed with a primer sealer before you can apply more paint. By the way I have been using HOK paint. Thanks!

 

[kevsLX]

That's usually what I do if the original paint is brand new, just scuff, do my graphics then clear. But I'm kind of new at it too, so you might want one of the pro's advice.

 

[sbCountry]

Thanks KevsLX, this process seemed to work well for you? I think I am going to go for it! Unless someone else has knowledge on this we don't know. Thank you for the response.

 

[rex]

Sorry,I can't help you in this field.Any helmet I've owned had serious marks on it.Dirtbike helmets are a complete waste of $ unless you're always in front and never fall.Looking at mine scares me sometimes.I don't care about my street helmets because it's easier to slap a sticker over the marks than touch it up (from being knocked over and dropping it,not hitting pavement).Hell,as long as I don't feel the need to wear it or am required to I don't.Then again I prefer to hear the scooter to catch a noise early.Yeah,iI know,it's American Iron.

 

[sbCountry]

Thanks Rex, I feel the same way about my helmets, but I found someone that feels they need this prefectly beautiful black helmet painted. Go figure? But, I will take his money!!!
Thanks for the reply.

 

[rex]

Actually sorry,I had quite a few brews after work and rambled.I suppose 600 wet or even finer would be fine.I can't disagree with your logic though,money's money

 

[sbCountry]

No worries, specially when a few beers are involved. Thanks for the input.

 

[JOANS1TAZFAN]

hi my name is Joan.
I have a friend that wants me to Airbrush his helment can someone tell me what kind of clear would work with water bassed Auto pain from Bear Air it can be in a Air can. I am new at this. thank you for your time

 

[sbCountry]

Joan,
I have never used that product, so I really don't know what would go over that. Sorry!!!