Tasmanian Devil Kawi helmet

bdavison · February 21st, 2010, 06:26 AM

My helmet was showing its age, so I figured Id airbrush it until I could pick up a new one.

And everybody knows green goes faster.

Banzai · February 21st, 2010, 06:48 AM

Very cool! Did you do the work? What kind of paint did you use? How does it stand up to the elements and riding?

Snake · February 21st, 2010, 06:55 AM

Looks great. I love the tasmanian devil on there.

ckholloway · February 21st, 2010, 09:57 AM

It looks cool. I would probably not want to replace it now if it was mine. It turned out great.

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Originally Posted by Banzai

Very cool! Did you do the work? What kind of paint did you use? How does it stand up to the elements and riding?

I have no clue the type of paint he used but as long as he cleared it then it's no different from a normal graphic helmet. Should last a long time.

bdavison · February 21st, 2010, 10:13 AM

Its very easy to do. You can use just about anything to paint them.
With this one, I used createx paints for the Taz, mixing them to create the colors I needed. The green is "sublime green". I couldnt find the kawasaki green color, and I didnt feel like mixing it up...the sublime green is pretty close.

Once its all painted, then I shoot it with automotive enamel clear coat.

The key to making them hold up well in the elements is the clear coat. Minimum is 4 coats....the pics above was after 1 coat of clear. Follow the instructions on the clear coat and you shouldnt have any problems.

OH...and DO NOT bake a helmet....you must let it dry (cure) on its own. It takes a while, but you cannot bake them or you will destroy the helmet.

addy126 · February 22nd, 2010, 11:03 AM

Now that's a cute piece of handywork.. luv it!

CZroe · February 23rd, 2010, 10:00 AM

Wow. You ARE an artist! Can you do mine?

Srsly. Like, how much?

My needs are simple: I need all red with a falcon crest on the top, a false chin to simulate that "gladiator look" and some yellow discs on the side.

My avatar for an over-stylized "Viewtiful Joe-style" version; below is the proper look, though a stylish deviation sounds nice.

That SkullSkinz place wrote me a nasty and unprofessional response to my questions, so screw 'em.

February 21st, 2010, 06:48 AM	#2
Banzai Psychic war veteran Name: Thomas Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Kawi Green '09 Ninja ZX6R Posts: 663	Very cool! Did you do the work? What kind of paint did you use? How does it stand up to the elements and riding? __________________________________________________ * If you're arguing with some idiot over the internet, chances are pretty good he's doing the same thing! Zodiac Mindwarp and the Love Reaction

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Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Looks great. I love the tasmanian devil on there.

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bdavison Wartown, USA Name: Bryan Location: Warner Robins, GA Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE, 2007 Ninja 650R, and assorted other bikes Posts: A lot.	Its very easy to do. You can use just about anything to paint them. With this one, I used createx paints for the Taz, mixing them to create the colors I needed. The green is "sublime green". I couldnt find the kawasaki green color, and I didnt feel like mixing it up...the sublime green is pretty close. Once its all painted, then I shoot it with automotive enamel clear coat. The key to making them hold up well in the elements is the clear coat. Minimum is 4 coats....the pics above was after 1 coat of clear. Follow the instructions on the clear coat and you shouldnt have any problems. OH...and DO NOT bake a helmet....you must let it dry (cure) on its own. It takes a while, but you cannot bake them or you will destroy the helmet.

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CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	Wow. You ARE an artist! Can you do mine? Srsly. Like, how much? My needs are simple: I need all red with a falcon crest on the top, a false chin to simulate that "gladiator look" and some yellow discs on the side. My avatar for an over-stylized "Viewtiful Joe-style" version; below is the proper look, though a stylish deviation sounds nice. That SkullSkinz place wrote me a nasty and unprofessional response to my questions, so screw 'em.