Vinyl wrap my helmet.

[The expat cyclist]

I'd like to change the color on my helmet.

Something custom.

Is it possible with something like a vinyl wrap?

Or spray paint?

[Dubber]

I'd like to change the color on my helmet.

Something custom.

Is it possible with something like a vinyl wrap?

Or spray paint?

Both options are possible.  Not sure if you were hoping to do it yourself or get someone to do it for you.  Check out these for inspiration:

 

Wrap:  https://wrapmybike.shop/product-categorie/helmets/

 

Paint:  

 

If painting, make sure you use a polystyrene safe primer to protect the help from the paint.  Otherwise the paint will eat you helmet...

[StevieG]

My next project ????

Edited April 15, 2021 by StevieG

[EddieV]

Many years ago I wanted to have my motorcycle helmet re-sprayed, but was warned that the helmet-shell was manufactured to slide across tar, and by re-spraying it, it(the paint) could possibly grab onto the road surface twisting your neck  ..... is that a thing or a tall tale?   

[Alouette3]

Many years ago I wanted to have my motorcycle helmet re-sprayed, but was warned that the helmet-shell was manufactured to slide across tar, and by re-spraying it, it(the paint) could possibly grab onto the road surface twisting your neck  ..... is that a thing or a tall tale?   

Tomorrow is Friday

[StevieG]

Tomorrow is Friday

That was a bit left field, but I like where you're going with it!

[BMXER]

My next project ????

That is a brilliant helmet design, go for it.

[Iwan Kemp]

Armour Ride wrap, Hasie & The Robots design on this Leatt for Garlicki. 

 

 

 

 

You can also ask Bogus Designs to spray a helmet for you. 

Edited April 15, 2021 by Iwan Kemp

[The expat cyclist]

My next project

This is very COOL!

[porqui]

Many years ago I wanted to have my motorcycle helmet re-sprayed, but was warned that the helmet-shell was manufactured to slide across tar, and by re-spraying it, it(the paint) could possibly grab onto the road surface twisting your neck  ..... is that a thing or a tall tale?   

 

My first thought when I read the post heading !!!

 

(And I suspect Alouette3 may just agree with you)

[The Ouzo]

My first thought when I read the post heading !!!

 

(And I suspect Alouette3 may just agree with you)

I suspect the vinyl prevents it from splitting like it should, but as for sliding across the tar I very much doubt it will grab the road surface any more than not having it.

[MudLark]

Adhesive vinyl may be okay perhaps but I would not spray paint a helmet; I would rather throw it away and replace it. The solvents in the paint may well damage the shell of the helmet, even though it is not visible to the eye. And when you need it most, you may find it is unfortunately compromised.

[StevieG]

Armour Ride wrap, Hasie & The Robots design on this Leatt for Garlicki. 

 

 

You can also ask Bogus Designs to spray a helmet for you. 

 

 

That design looks sick

 

[Shebeen]

I'd like to change the color on my helmet.

Something custom.

Is it possible with something like a vinyl wrap?

Or spray paint?

can always just go with this design, very popular

 

[BuffsVintageBikes]

Adhesive vinyl may be okay perhaps but I would not spray paint a helmet; I would rather throw it away and replace it. The solvents in the paint may well damage the shell of the helmet, even though it is not visible to the eye. And when you need it most, you may find it is unfortunately compromised.

Just don't spray the "foamalite" protection part, stick to the shell only and use acrylic paint and it will be fine. Your masking game needs to be on point. Check out ETOE on YouTube, he explains it in detail. It's a total PITA to do.

[Rolf Hansen]

Just don't spray the "foamalite" protection part, stick to the shell only and use acrylic paint and it will be fine. Your masking game needs to be on point. Check out ETOE on YouTube, he explains it in detail. It's a total PITA to do.

Agreed. The "looks" part of the helmet is just a thin layer of plastic that is mostly for aesthetics but also because the surface of polystyrene damages quite easily so it prevents the polystyrene from getting hundreds of little dings because you dropped your helmet when picking up the car keys/lightly bumped it against the dining room table, etc. In a crash the thin outer layer does nothing for protecting your head, that is the polystyrene's job.