Plasti Dipped My Helmet!

MurfNTurf · April 12th, 2015, 07:09 PM

Finally decided to plasti dip my Scorpion Exo-400. Bought it because it was half off but wasn't really digging the design, a little too girly for me. Found the plasti dip at Lowe's for 5.99 in the spray paint section.

I taped off all of the vents just because I didn't want to get them gunked up, and I used masking tape after running around for an hour trying to find painter's tape (obviously with no luck). Pics are just before spraying and then after the first coat.
Pre-Spray.jpg After 1.jpg

I ended up doing 5 coats, and think it turned out pretty good! I waited about 20-25 minutes between each coat. Oh and if you're like me and freaked out about spraying over your shield, have no fear! It peeled off perfectly! Here's the end product!
Finished 1.jpg Pull-Off.jpg

Singh2jz · April 12th, 2015, 08:37 PM

That looks really good!

Not to burst anyone's bubble, but isn't painting bad for the helmet, or are they just trippin? They're also against stickers. :/

That paint job is sikk though

MrAtom · April 12th, 2015, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Singh2jz

That looks really good!

Not to burst anyone's bubble, but isn't painting bad for the helmet, or are they just trippin? They're also against stickers. :/

That paint job is sikk though

I always assumed that was bull crap

LNasty · April 13th, 2015, 01:02 AM

Let us know how it stands up to rocks, pebbles, large bugs, etc. Did you put any matte clear coat over it?

fishdip · April 13th, 2015, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Singh2jz

That looks really good!

Not to burst anyone's bubble, but isn't painting bad for the helmet, or are they just trippin? They're also against stickers. :/

That paint job is sikk though

Its a load of crap

MrAtom · April 13th, 2015, 01:31 AM

This reminds me. ive got a full can of some plasti dip glossifier that i never used. Its yours if you pay shipping.

Jono · April 14th, 2015, 06:17 PM

I have a feeling that's gonna be hard to keep clean.

But it does look good! Let us know how it goes.

jonuhhthinn · April 14th, 2015, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Singh2jz

That looks really good!

Not to burst anyone's bubble, but isn't painting bad for the helmet, or are they just trippin? They're also against stickers. :/

That paint job is sikk though

i wonder if its in case stickers or paint cover up visible damage on the helmet? osha has the same regulation on hard hats

alex.s · April 14th, 2015, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Singh2jz

That looks really good!

Not to burst anyone's bubble, but isn't painting bad for the helmet, or are they just trippin? They're also against stickers. :/

That paint job is sikk though

solvent based enamels containing things like toluene can begin to melt the polycarbonate plastic, yes.

so to those calling bullshit, why don't you ****ing learn to do some research before talking about safety equipment.

JohnnyBravo · April 14th, 2015, 09:09 PM

Grumpy much

alex.s · April 14th, 2015, 09:13 PM

i don't like people talking out of their ass when it comes to jeopardizing other peoples safety.

LNasty · April 14th, 2015, 11:38 PM

On top of that, if any of the paint happened to some how get inside on the polystyrene foam, it can literally turn into a gel like goo (which is what your head will look like after a crash in it)

April 12th, 2015, 07:09 PM	#1
MurfNTurf ninjette.org newbie Name: Emily Location: Arkansas Join Date: Nov 2014 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r Posts: 4	Plasti Dipped My Helmet! Finally decided to plasti dip my Scorpion Exo-400. Bought it because it was half off but wasn't really digging the design, a little too girly for me. Found the plasti dip at Lowe's for 5.99 in the spray paint section. I taped off all of the vents just because I didn't want to get them gunked up, and I used masking tape after running around for an hour trying to find painter's tape (obviously with no luck). Pics are just before spraying and then after the first coat. Pre-Spray.jpg After 1.jpg I ended up doing 5 coats, and think it turned out pretty good! I waited about 20-25 minutes between each coat. Oh and if you're like me and freaked out about spraying over your shield, have no fear! It peeled off perfectly! Here's the end product! Finished 1.jpg Pull-Off.jpg

April 12th, 2015, 08:37 PM	#2
Singh2jz ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Inderveer Location: San Jose Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '07 ex250-F/J Posts: A lot.	That looks really good! Not to burst anyone's bubble, but isn't painting bad for the helmet, or are they just trippin? They're also against stickers. :/ That paint job is sikk though __________________________________________________ The Bike \| The Truck

April 14th, 2015, 09:09 PM	#10
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Grumpy much __________________________________________________

April 14th, 2015, 09:13 PM	#11
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	i don't like people talking out of their ass when it comes to jeopardizing other peoples safety. __________________________________________________

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LNasty Daily Jap rider Name: Lance Location: La Porte Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r Posts: A lot.	Let us know how it stands up to rocks, pebbles, large bugs, etc. Did you put any matte clear coat over it?

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MrAtom . Name: . Location: . Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot. MOTM - July '15	This reminds me. ive got a full can of some plasti dip glossifier that i never used. Its yours if you pay shipping.

April 14th, 2015, 06:17 PM	#7
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April 14th, 2015, 11:38 PM	#12
LNasty Daily Jap rider Name: Lance Location: La Porte Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r Posts: A lot.	On top of that, if any of the paint happened to some how get inside on the polystyrene foam, it can literally turn into a gel like goo (which is what your head will look like after a crash in it)