by "Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now)" (bman76-4)
Published 05/08/2017 at 23:08
by "Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now)" (bman76-4)
Published 05/08/2017 at 23:08
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I’m looking to buy a helmet for AutoX and potentially some “2 wheels good”.
My initial want of a Biltwell Gringo was quashed by the need for ECE 22.05 or Snell M2015 for SCCA.
To stay within my price range I’m thinking of getting a Bell Qualifier. But, being me, I don’t want to stick with the stock graphics. I want to do up a Mondrian style graphic, does anyone have any experience with painting helmets?
I’m thinking I’d just buy a matte black one, mask off the “lines” then paint the various white and colored squares. The issue being... will the paint stick? Will I have to lay down primer? Will I need to clear over the whole thing afterwards?
I know I’ll have to dismantle the helmet, but it doesn’t seem too difficult.
"AntiSpeed" (AntiSpeed)
05/08/2017 at 23:23, STARS: 1
My experience painting helmets is buying them from a guy in Canada and paying him to paint them.
But I’d probably say yes to all of those questions, and add that if you want it to turn out well it’s probably a good idea to invest in an airbrush and learn how to use it. Even a cheaper one would be better than rattle cans.
"415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°)" (415s30)
05/08/2017 at 23:29, STARS: 0
You want a Mondrian helmet? If it’s the rubatone finish I’m not sure how well it will stick. I had an Icon helmet that was rubberized, they called rubatone. It would stick much better with a hard finish that was sanded down a bit and prepped.
"Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now)" (bman76-4)
05/08/2017 at 23:33, STARS: 0
I want a Mondrian everything TBH. I need to go try some of these on at a cycle shop.
"415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°)" (415s30)
05/08/2017 at 23:44, STARS: 0
Really, interesting. I’m an artist and I always wonder about Rothko fans but I haven’t met a serious Mondrian fan. It’s not my thing but I know it’s part of the big picture in art history. I will never accept Rothko is worth a shit though.... faded blurry rectangles?....
"Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now)" (bman76-4)
05/08/2017 at 23:52, STARS: 0
I’m a fan of Mondrian mostly because of De Stijl’s effects and contributions to the modernist movement with people like the Eames’ and Rietveld.
"CRider" (crider)
05/09/2017 at 01:21, STARS: 0
Does AutoX allow motorcycle helmets?
"jimz" (jimz)
05/09/2017 at 07:24, STARS: 0
so you’re looking to buy two helmets, then?
"Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now)" (bman76-4)
05/09/2017 at 07:58, STARS: 0
As long as they meet M2015 or ECE 22.05.
"Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now)" (bman76-4)
05/09/2017 at 07:59, STARS: 0
No, you can use a motorcycle helmet for SCCA events as long as it meets Snell M2015 or ECE 22.05
"LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com" (limitedtimeonly)
05/09/2017 at 08:07, STARS: 0
I just picked up an HJC CL-17 for auto cross. I think the key is finding one that fits your head shape, and this worked for my round head. And it was low cost, too.
Check on recalls, I think there was one recently issued on Bell helmets.
"Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To" (murdersofa)
05/12/2017 at 16:02, STARS: 1
Use adhesion promoter with duplicolor products. A couple cans of color, a can of adhesion promoter, and a can of clear should do the trick and Duplicolor clearcoat is UV protection as well.