Guest Popeye Posted February 9, 2008 Share #1 Posted February 9, 2008 I got Sharon a new Nolan helmet, but couldn't find one that fits my square head better than the one I have. So I'll just need to paint it shiny black. Does anyone know what type of paint, primer, prep, etc., I should use ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redneck Posted February 9, 2008 Share #2 Posted February 9, 2008 That really depends on what type equipment you have available. If you have a paint gun available polyurethane automotive paint will be the most durable and chip resistant. If you don't have a paint gun I would use a rattle can of duplicolor you can get at most auto parts stores. Use wet dry sand paper 400 grit or finner wet sand it add a little dish soap to the water. you won't need primer and you just need to take the shine off the surface rinse with clean water wipe with a tack rag and paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Popeye Posted February 10, 2008 Share #3 Posted February 10, 2008 Thanks Redneck, I have a couple compressors & spray guns, some bags of cheese-cloth & tack cloth. I've always heard to use Tide [powder] laundry soap in warm water & rinse before painting vehicles & saw a body shop use it. The 'polyurethane automotive paint' is what I needed to know. Been a while since I painted something.....what to 'practice' on? There must be something smooth around here to practice on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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