(20-08-2013, 05:50 PM)swampy Wrote:(20-08-2013, 05:39 PM)kieranyeh Wrote:(20-08-2013, 02:54 PM)swampy Wrote: Should never paint a helmet unless you know what your doing!!
Certain paints cause a reaction in the materials used in the helmet which can significantly weaken them!!
I'm pretty good with paint, I actually use it professionally
That you may do, but is it the correct paint not to cause an integrity issue with the helmet!!
"petroleum solvents in particular can cause polystyrene to melt."
Don't think this one is petroleum based, also I'm spraying the plastic cover, not polysyrene.. I'll make sure everything is good when the paint is dry
cheers for the heads up