Flykiller Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Hi there ! I'm about to start my armor, and I think I'll start with the helmet. I own a fiberglass helmet. I've read on this forum that any kind of white painting should be good. I would like a confirmation If you know a tutorial about it... If you have an idea of a particular paint that I could find easily whatever the country I live in... Thank you very much for any help ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroker Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Stay away from the krylon fusion paint if you have that where you live. I use the regular krylon paints and to I use rustolem paints the automotive enamels I just don't mix the two. Something else find one brand and stick with it don't mix paint brands. They can cause big problems. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flykiller Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share Posted September 23, 2015 Thank you for the advice ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin-X Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Yeah, great advice from Tim. Rustoleum and Krylon do not go well together. The solvent from Rustoleum will turn your Krylon painted item into mush. I use regular Krylon - only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flykiller Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share Posted September 23, 2015 Krylon does not exist in France... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Hi, use an acrylic laquer, automotive grade, easy to use, easy to touch up, easy to fix. fast to dry. this wont mix with enamels. good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flykiller Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share Posted September 25, 2015 Thank you very much for Your answer Steve ! I'll look for a acrylic laquer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flykiller Posted September 26, 2015 Author Share Posted September 26, 2015 Should I try a spray that I have never used or stay with brush I'm familiar with ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chunk Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 I used Walmart brand spray paint, .98 a can. I use it on all my props. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 spray is better, brush will leave "lines" as laquaer dries fast. if you have a spray gun set up, the mix of paint to thinner is 50/50. use about 40-50psi, spray about 12-18inchs from the surface and one coat at a time, wait till its dry, dont try to cover all at once ,3-5coats will be needed. same rule for a pressure pac can, maybe more caots as cans paints are thin in application try another surface before you paint your helmet, an old car part.door or something like that, practice first. good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flykiller Posted September 27, 2015 Author Share Posted September 27, 2015 spray is better, brush will leave "lines" as laquaer dries fast. if you have a spray gun set up, the mix of paint to thinner is 50/50.use about 40-50psi, spray about 12-18inchs from the surface and one coat at a time, wait till its dry, dont try to cover all at once ,3-5coats will be needed. same rule for a pressure pac can, maybe more caots as cans paints are thin in application try another surface before you paint your helmet, an old car part.door or something like that, practice first. good luck Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flykiller Posted November 1, 2015 Author Share Posted November 1, 2015 Hi there, I've used a professional spray for car. I needed 7 coats to get the result shown on the picture. I've been told this white should be the brightest. The fact is, I feel like I'm far from getting the same white as the armor parts. thank you for your opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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