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Helmet painting

The only caution I can think of is that the solvents in the paint may weaken your helmet. Every new helmet I've ever bought has a huge caution against painting it due to incompatabilities with the helmet polymers. Most of them say vinyl graphics is the way to go.
 
It can be done but the amount of effort involved seems silly. Much easier to but a new lid I think. Check the online suppliers, usually you can find a pretty good deal on solid color helmets.
 
You're probably right, but the money saved with the amount of effort can be a lot, depending on the helmet you want. I like Nolans and they can be expensive.
 
Just for future reference, the liner can also be eaten away by paint (overspray, fumes, whatever).

I have an old 3/4 vintage lid that has been pinstriped- maybe another option to change the look of a helmet.
 
My helmet is already a solid silver color. The problem is that the silver paint is flaking off. Looks pretty bad in places. I'd love to get a new one but am not ready to shell out over $200 so I guess I'll just keep wearing it for now.
 
Simple to do, first thing you want to do is totally disassemble the helmet, remove everything. Save the DOT and SNELL stickers and restick them after paint.

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