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Spraypaintd Helmet

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PC_Jibblet
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I kno there is a thread on this from 2 yrs ago...but has ne one tried it since.

I need a new helmet this yr and the one i want is in the wrong color so can u just spray paint them?
Sep 8 2008 4:57PM
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VCharette
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YES! i did it on a bad lieutnant.... twice since i didnt like what i did on my first attempt, maybe just use a very thing sand paper to make sure it sticks but not necesseraly and put something to protect from water after. Make sure you are prett far from the helmet when you paint so it doesnt make spots. And make sure to cover everything up, should work well! i got picts if you want
Sep 8 2008 5:30PM
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PC_Jibblet
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yeh thatd b sick if u could post some pics
Sep 8 2008 6:02PM
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SlickRick.
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why counldnt you? i just spray painted my bern macon, and it turned out just how you expect it would. i did three thin coats, because it was goin from a greyish to a white, but if you have a darker color going to a lighter color do more obviously. and make sure you do real thin coats, that way it wont crack as much, and it wont drip
Sep 8 2008 6:38PM
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PC_Jibblet
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did u guys use outdoor spraypaint or regular and then waterproff it?

Sep 8 2008 6:46PM
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VCharette
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i took normal then i added some anti water thingy wait up for the picts aight lol
Sep 8 2008 7:10PM
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miroz
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My cousin, thefilmerguy, and I did it together on his helmet.  It was his "old" one, but is now the one he wears all the time, and it worked great.  PM him about what we used; I have no clue...
Sep 8 2008 7:27PM
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VCharette
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haha here's a picture of the first time i painted it, i had no clue how to do it so it gave that

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but i paper sanded it and restarted and now its all white and its nice, the most important is 2 put thin coast and your all cool!
Sep 8 2008 7:28PM
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PC_Jibblet
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ight thanks all

Sep 8 2008 10:27PM
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mnick11
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thanks for the idea
Sep 8 2008 11:16PM
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