Help! Bubble wrap marks on Helmet

[AxelVBG]

Hi everyone!

 

I just received my CB Helmet and it's amazing! Very happy with it! There is one problem though...

 

After my unboxing of it I discovered that the bubble wrap, that was wrapped around the helmet, had left markings in the helmets paint job. This is something that you almost can't see, but it bothers me a little.

And when I eventually want to weather the helmet, with maybe some black paint, then these marks will turn out very obvious.

 

I would really appreciate if someone could give me a tip or two on how to fix this, if it's possible!

 

Thanks

 

 

// Axel

[Darth Voorhees]

Automotive rubbing compound and/or polishing compound with get that right out. You can literally buff it out lol.

 

Back in 2009 i used to make Vader helmets and that happened to one. Ever since i always wrap my stuff in paper before the bubble wrap to prevent that. But yea, you can polish it out

[AxelVBG]

Thanks for the tip!

 

Does the rubbing/polishing compound affect the paint itself? Does it change the color or the surface/finishing of the helmet?

In other words, do I have to do something to the helmet after the rubbing/polishing?

[spike]

try heating the surface carefully, if this works you will see an improvement almost straight away but becareful, try a hair dryer first,

[Darth Voorhees]

Thanks for the tip!

 

Does the rubbing/polishing compound affect the paint itself? Does it change the color or the surface/finishing of the helmet?

In other words, do I have to do something to the helmet after the rubbing/polishing?

 

Basically think of it like a facial scrub for your helmet. The rubbing compound has a light abrasive in it, so no need to put too much pressure while using it. It doesn't change the color of the paint at all no. It comes in a can like container like turtle wax. No you don't have too do anything afterwards. You could wax it if you want to make it nice n REALLY shiny, but the polishing compound does a pretty good job of getting it shiny on its own.

 

Never tried the hairdryer thing that spike mentioned..may be worth a shot before buying anything.

[spike]

I had the same problem and found heating the surface lays the paint down flat, rubbing with hand compound is another way but your taking off paint, so try the heat first, if that doesnt work the compound will, find out how many coats of paint are on it, should be at least 3, if so use a light grade of wet rub paper,1200-2000.grade,

[spike]

Voorhees is on the mark with rubbing compound, just be careful about taking to much paint off but try the heat first

[01Hawk]

If you're concerned about the compound being too harsh you could start with a cleaner wax which is basically wax and polish mixed together ... Really no chance of hurting any painted surface with it but will remove small marks

[AxelVBG]

I had the same problem and found heating the surface lays the paint down flat, rubbing with hand compound is another way but your taking off paint, so try the heat first, if that doesnt work the compound will, find out how many coats of paint are on it, should be at least 3, if so use a light grade of wet rub paper,1200-2000.grade,

 

Ok! So you mean that with the hairdryer I should just carefully heat up the surface a little and the paint will flatten out on its own? I guess I'll try that one first.

You also mentioned the 1200-2000 grade wet rub paper, is that an other method of removing these marks?

 

 

Thanks again for all the great tips!

[spike]

Ok! So you mean that with the hairdryer I should just carefully heat up the surface a little and the paint will flatten out on its own? I guess I'll try that one first.

You also mentioned the 1200-2000 grade wet rub paper, is that an other method of removing these marks?

 

 

yes the hair dryer will soften the paint, keep the dryer about12-18inchs away from the surface, watch the paint for changes, you will have to let it cool down , you could run cold water over it to cool it,

the 1200 is used to cut back paint before a compound polish, it helps to flatten the surface but this depends on how many coats of paint the item has.

[Obey Wann]

On the plus side, you got your CB helmet.

[AxelVBG]

Is it the kind of polishing wax you guys mean?

[01Hawk]

I have never used that brand before ( I use all 3M stuff to detail) but it looks like a cleaner wax that will work

[Southscout]

Biltema never fails. ;-)

 

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[AxelVBG]

I've now tried this scratch removing wax and it doesn't work!

Am I doing something wrong? Or are these marks maybe to deep?

[AxelVBG]

Can I maybe just cover up these marks with some new layers of paint?

[Chef]

part of the problem is that you have to get the surface flat...

 

if it isn't, and with the marks still there it won't be, anything you put over it will just show them underneath.

[spike]

like Chef said, get the surface flat, try the heat thing first, that will flatten out the surface, has for me

[AxelVBG]

Ok, I'll try that!

I was just a little unsure about that one because I'm afraid that the paint will behave in a weird unwanted way.

[Obey Wann]

I'll have to inspect my helmet really well when I get it.

[Chef]

I'll have to inspect my helmet really well when I get it.

 

 

Fnar Fnar...

[AxelVBG]

I'm going to try the heating technique when I find the time to do it. But if that doesn't work, do you guys think I can just wet sand the marks and then apply a few new coats of paint?

[Chef]

Yeah, should be able to....

 

Just as long as you don't get any funny reactions with the paint.

[AxelVBG]

Funny reactions from the heating or what do you mean?

[Chef]

No, the paint...

 

When painting over an existing paint, unless you use the exact same paint, it can react with the previous paint and cause finny stuff like wrinkles or the such like.

 

And to be fair, it can happen even when you use the same paint.

 

 

Paint is a fickle creature.

 

It's just something to be mindful of.