Painting a helmet

[jeffg 13]

I have an old Jofa/Gretzky style helmet that was white in color. I painted it black, however, the paint on the ear loops will not stick as the loops bend and crack the paint. Any suggestions on a paint I could use to paint the ear loops? The ear loops on the helmet are rivoted on and do not appear to be easy to replace

[leafs1967 2]

Painting a helmet can lead to weakening of the plastic but with a gretzky style helmet this won't make much of a difference. Maybe try a black permanent marker no the ear loops. You can remove them fairly easy. Just drill out the back of the rivet and use a helmet screw to put them back no

[Spreedizzle 1]

You can try to first use an auto style primer, one designed for plastic that has more "flex agent" in the paint as opposed to stiffener. After you have a primer on there, you should be able to use a spray paint designed for plastic....once again with a high content of flex agent.

[crazylegs_9 0]

I jus take my time, use spray paint and stand about 3 ft away. Just give it dustings at a time. And slowly it comes together and i havent had a problem yet.

[texanhockey 0]

i have an extra yellow bauer and i need a black helmet. quick question(s). what kind of spray paint did you use? and will it not scratch up really quick and show the under neath yellow

[Hockey Player 0]

How about replacing the ear loops?

http://hockeymonkey.com/bauerrepl5000earloop.html

http://hockeymonkey.com/bauerrep3000earloop.html

http://hockeymonkey.com/ar-ear-loops.html

One of them should fit. My guess is the last one.

EDIT: Nevermind...has the build in ear loops eh?

[Chadd 916]

Krylon Fusion, it's made for plastic.

[jeffg 13]

tried krylon fusion. it will not stick to the ear loops. when they fend it flakes off. going to try an automotive paint next.

[Zamboni 6]

A search on painting helmets turned this up-Krylon Fusion sounds like the way to go?

Are you guys sanding the helmet first-what grit?

My son switched clubs, helmet still fits fine.

[Monty22 833]

Try RIT Dye for the loops.

[Chadd 916]

A search on painting helmets turned this up-Krylon Fusion sounds like the way to go?

Are you guys sanding the helmet first-what grit?

My son switched clubs, helmet still fits fine.

That was for an adult using an old Jofa brain bucket. Do NOT paint or dye your kids helmet. It will weaken the helmet and could potentially lead to serious head injury. Isn't your kid's brain worth the $50-$99 it will cost for a new helmet? It would also no longer be a certified helmet and he could be thrown out of any game where he tries to wear the helmet.

[Zamboni 6]

"Do NOT paint or dye your kids helmet. It will weaken the helmet and could potentially lead to serious head injury. Isn't your kid's brain worth the $50-$99 it will cost for a new helmet?"

$50....that's a tough one ;)

Actually, didn't realize the paint would weaken the shell. Appreciate the advice, I was going to pull aproval sticker off with hair dryer and put it back on after painting. We'll go new if there's any question paint affects the helmets safety. I did hear some stickers adhesive might affect helmets.

What about the goalie masks that are airbrushed-some special paint?

[hockeydoc 0]

USA Hockey says a painted helmet is illegal, as it does weaken the plastic. Goalie helmets are all leagal as they are not made of plastic.

[Chadd 916]

Actually, didn't realize the paint would weaken the shell. Appreciate the advice, I was going to pull aproval sticker off with hair dryer and put it back on after painting. We'll go new if there's any question paint affects the helmets safety. I did hear some stickers adhesive might affect helmets.

What about the goalie masks that are airbrushed-some special paint?

Even if you put the sticker back on, it's not certified anymore. Goalie helmets are generally made of different materials and each painter usually provides proof that his products do not void the certification.

[Shayno 1]

Sorry to bring back old topic....but am painting a royal blue helmet red....Any advice guys? Its an old CCM HT2 in royal blue, do I just mask off the CCM logo? Or is it a sticker? Also, what red am I looking for, in terms of paint? Whats the hockey helmet red color? Thanks for any help in advance!!

Cheers!

[snapshow 0]

I have an old Jofa/Gretzky style helmet that was white in color. I painted it black, however, the paint on the ear loops will not stick as the loops bend and crack the paint. Any suggestions on a paint I could use to paint the ear loops? The ear loops on the helmet are rivoted on and do not appear to be easy to replace

ya buy a new helmet

[Chadd 916]

Advice: Don't do it, as it voids the certification.

Sorry to bring back old topic....but am painting a royal blue helmet red....Any advice guys? Its an old CCM HT2 in royal blue, do I just mask off the CCM logo? Or is it a sticker? Also, what red am I looking for, in terms of paint? Whats the hockey helmet red color? Thanks for any help in advance!!

Cheers!

[snapshow 0]

dont

[skeeter14 0]

Sorry to bring back old topic....but am painting a royal blue helmet red....Any advice guys? Its an old CCM HT2 in royal blue, do I just mask off the CCM logo? Or is it a sticker? Also, what red am I looking for, in terms of paint? Whats the hockey helmet red color? Thanks for any help in advance!!

Cheers!

you could try these:

http://www.gear4pros.com/Red_Blank_Tabs_p/66012.htm