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Steam
3rd June 2007, 22:24
I want to paint my helmet white. This is so I can pretend to be a policeman, with a yellow vest and all.
Can I use acrylic paint? Acrylics are water-based, so they should be okay, right? Not attack the plastic of my HJC helmet?
Mully
3rd June 2007, 22:38
Do you still have the manual that came with the lid?? I just went looking for mine to see what it says, and I can't find it.
Mully
3rd June 2007, 22:40
This:
http://www.hjchelmets.com/helmet_care.htm

Says not to paint it.

Personally, I'd guess acrylic would be OK.
gsxnut
3rd June 2007, 22:44
I want to paint my helmet white. This is so I can pretend to be a policeman, with a yellow vest and all.
Can I use acrylic paint? Acrylics are water-based, so they should be okay, right? Not attack the plastic of my HJC helmet?

might just be better to get a cheap helmet less risk
YellowDog
4th June 2007, 11:35
A few years ago I painted a tatty helmet ro make look better. I used a water based paint and it looked great. I used it for a couple of months without any problem.Then, whilst putting my bike in the garage, I managed to knock it off the back seat (where I used to rest it) and it shattered into many pieces. May be the helmet was just too old however I am glad I did not find out it would shatter by coming off.

I wouldn't paint another helmet.
Steam
4th June 2007, 11:38
A few years ago I painted a tatty helmet ro make look better. I used a water based paint and it looked great. I used it for a couple of months without any problem.Then, whilst putting my bike in the garage, I managed to knock it off the back seat (where I used to rest it) and it shattered into many pieces. May be the helmet was just too old however I am glad I did not find out it would shatter by coming off.

I wouldn't paint another helmet.

ooo, that's bad. I guess even a water based paint might not be safe then... thanks and here's some green bling for your story.
Steam
4th June 2007, 11:41
Um, but the professionals paint helmets. They must use some expensive and safe paint... but there must be a cheaper and still safe alternative out there. Hm... i'll do some searching around. I know there are some helmet painters on KB somewhere...
Steam
4th June 2007, 11:48
Okay, I'd like to publicy spank my own arse, this exact question (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=5667)was asked a while ago, I shoulda done a search. Doh!
crazefox
5th June 2007, 20:51
Me me me pick me