Painting my helmet ??

[stanley]

Sorry if this isn't in the most appropriate forum, but I know this is where the font of all wisdom lives

Want to change the colour of my C3.
It's black at the moment, and in hot climates it is like wearing a pressure cooker on my head.
Fancy changing it to white, or some other radiation reflecting colour.

So can I paint it myself, or do I need an expert?
If so, any recommendations?

Can't afford to buy a new lid, and don't want a flash paint scheme, just something cooler in hot weather.

Cheers

 

[Kintessack GSr]

Wappers and Co will be along soon. You'll be sorry you ever asked.

 

[davegs]

Sorry if this isn't in the most appropriate forum, but I know this is where the font of all wisdom lives

Want to change the colour of my C3.
It's black at the moment, and in hot climates it is like wearing a pressure cooker on my head.
Fancy changing it to white, or some other radiation reflecting colour.

So can I paint it myself, or do I need an expert?
If so, any recommendations?

Can't afford to buy a new lid, and don't want a flash paint scheme, just something cooler in hot weather.

Cheers

Cover it in baking foil, this will reflect the heat very well, look like captain America as well!.

 

[(RIP) DitchWater]

Sorry if this isn't in the most appropriate forum, but I know this is where the font of all wisdom lives

Want to change the colour of my C3.
It's black at the moment, and in hot climates it is like wearing a pressure cooker on my head.
Fancy changing it to white, or some other radiation reflecting colour.

So can I paint it myself, or do I need an expert?
If so, any recommendations?

Can't afford to buy a new lid, and don't want a flash paint scheme, just something cooler in hot weather.

Cheers

Ave you tried polishing your helmet?

 

[sidestand]

Oh dear ! This is already going downhill isn't it ?

 

[beatmeier]

the c3 can be painted with proffesional car repair paint eg 2 k or waterbased products are recomended by schuberth ......you're adviced not to sand below the original paintjob if you try to repair scratches......and remove all little fittings and pads ....... do not heat extensively and don't use acidic cleaners .......

a trained professional will do it for you ..... and a lot of idiots could fucccc it up

 

[rockchunk]

two rattle cans a primer an a finish an a bit o wet an dry easy peezy ,,,

right bring it on

 

[beatmeier]

two rattle cans a primer an a finish an a bit o wet an dry easy peezy ,,,

right bring it on

if you don't mind how it looks it will do it too

 

[Myke Rocks]

Paint it like a hell's angel does:

Obtain 5 litres matt black paint.
Remove lid of can and stir carefully.
Put bike on mainstand.
Place can beside footrest.
Don biking gear including helmet.
Climb on bike.
Lift can & pour over helmet
Paint should flow over face, clothing etc onto bike & dribble over most of it.
Job done.
Helmet, body, clothing & bike painted all in one go.

Myke

 

[Wapping]

Stanley, how was your Brittany holiday?

Did you enjoy yourself?


Yaaas, sir baaas, o'coase yo can paint yo helmet, it easy cool, I does it in ma sleep, yes sir baaas sir plenty easy yo"

 

[siwhite]

I've seen that pic before - but have never noticed that there was a FEKKING LID ON HIS BARS! Plank.....

 

[Wapping]

I've seen that pic before - but have never noticed that there was a FEKKING LID ON HIS BARS! Plank.....

This one will hopefully flip you into apoplexy then

 

[stanley]

Hmmm,
Might investigate this further!!

Brittany holiday was great- thanks.
We didn't do a huge amount of riding, but plenty of eating, drinking and touristy stuff. Weather was fantastic.

Just planning this year's trip- I've got plenty of time off in Summer (mature student), but not much money (mature student!)- going to head towards Eastern Europe; Poland, Romania, Croatia. Might go via Norway, Sweden and Finland

 

[Wapping]

I've got plenty of time off in Summer (mature student), but not much money (mature student!)-

Interesting, what are you studying?

Just planning this year's trip going to head towards Eastern Europe; Poland, Romania, Croatia. Might go via Norway, Sweden and Finland

Would be interesting to see what you cobble together

 

[stanley]

Studying Occupational Therapy. Hope to work for the NHS when I qualify- if it still exists!!
Quite a change; I worked 'as' an electrical engineer for 25 years within industrial automation; so in 'orrible factories all the time.

Will post a more detailed route plan (and ask a load of questions) soon!!