To plexi dip or not?

[MAD1_TK45001]

Well... I guess it's time to get off the sidelines and start my built. So my question is 1. what's do you all recommend plexi dip or flat black paint the inside of the bucket? 2. do you paint first then put together the bucket or glue bucket together then paint?

any and all advice is much appreciated! Thanks in advance!

-MAD

[Chopper]

You can paint or plastidip the interior of the bucket black if you want. Some people do that, but the original helmets weren't painted black on the interior -- they just put some black gaffer tape near where the ear holes where.

If you choose to paint or plastidip the interior black, I'd do it after assembly. The faceplate is easily removable and it's easy enough to mask the edges. Plus glue tends not to adhere as well to paint over plastic.

 

[CRex75]

Exactly what Chopper said. I've used plasti dip on several helmets and in my opinion, it's best to do it as a last step.

[BikerScout007]

I put tape behind the ears.  I kick it old school

 

[MAD1_TK45001]

7 hours ago, BikerScout007 said:

I put tape behind the ears.  I kick it old school

 

You're such a hooligan.... hahaha

[troygordon2]

I seem to be the only person who dislikes plastidip and it's tendency to peel.  If you want something permanent, try truck bed liner.  The cost is about the same, and it also adds reinforcement to the materials it's applied to.

[MAD1_TK45001]

13 hours ago, troygordon2 said:

I seem to be the only person who dislikes plastidip and it's tendency to peel.  If you want something permanent, try truck bed liner.  The cost is about the same, and it also adds reinforcement to the materials it's applied to.

I'll most definitely look into that... where does one acquire it, is it a can?

Thanks 

[troygordon2]

14 hours ago, MAD.45001 said:

I'll most definitely look into that... where does one acquire it, is it a can?

Thanks 

Yup.  Big spray cans.  You can usually find it at any hardware store alongside the plastidip.  Lowes and Home Depot (I assume you're in the US) or any auto parts store will have it on hand.  

[BikerScout007]

On 8/6/2020 at 1:58 AM, MAD.45001 said:

You're such a hooligan.... hahaha

At least I'm a screen accurate hooligan.  

[MAD1_TK45001]

16 minutes ago, BikerScout007 said:

At least I'm a screen accurate hooligan.  

and screen accurate Dr.... hahaha