Why should I hire a professional to paint a helmet?
Many jobs, as well as riding a motorcycle or bicycle, require wearing a helmet. A helmet is generally required by law for certain jobs, but also when driving two-wheelers or sports vehicles. Over time during use, your helmet may get small or deeper scratches and look untidy. In that case, the solution is always to buy another helmet, but if you like to stick to quality, and your old helmet is expensive and of good quality, you can save money and paint the helmet. If you are not sure what kind of varnish or paint to choose and you do not have the tools, compressors, brushes necessary for painting, it is best to take the helmet to a professional who will paint it for you. So you can be sure that the result will be seen and that you can be satisfied with a refreshed and renewed helmet.
What should be considered when painting a helmet?
Painting the helmet When painting the helmet, it is necessary to pay attention to the tools and the paint or varnish with which you paint the helmet. You can paint the helmet with a compressor or manually with a brush. Before using the compressor, it is necessary to check whether there is no previous residual paint and whether the nozzles are not clogged. It would be best to clean the compressor well before starting work. Otherwise, painting the helmet can be very tiring and the result unsatisfactory. Check in specialized stores which varnishes or paints you can use.
What are the benefits of painting a helmet?
Painting a helmet has the advantage of saving money on buying a new one. That way you will save money. Also, the advantage is that you can paint the helmet in any way you like. Here you can let your imagination run wild. Most helmets are made of plastic, so it is necessary to take care of the choice of paint. Some paints or varnishes must not be used to paint plastics.
What preparations should be done before painting the helmet?
Before painting the helmet, it is necessary to protect all non-painting parts from being stained with paint. These are generally parts such as the visor or the inner lining of the helmet. Also, it is best to remove the old paint from the helmet before painting. You can remove the paint with thinner or fine sandpaper.
How long does it take to paint a helmet?
To paint the helmet you will need time to protect the non-paintable parts, then to remove the removable parts, to remove the old paint and finally to paint. It also takes time to dry the helmet after painting and to put back the parts you took off, as well as to remove the paint protection. So you can do the protection and painting in an hour or two, but it takes at least a day for the helmet to dry well so that the new paint is not damaged.
