How I spray paint a motorcycle helmet || octopus painting
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 มิ.ย. 2024
- This is how to paint a motorcycle helmet with spray paint and 1shot. Correction: This is how I painted this helmet using spray paint and 1shot.
I removed all the gloss sheen from the factory paint job using red scotch-brite pads then applied Rustoleum 2X ultra cover paint + primer for all my color coats and then for the brush work I used all 1shot, and then a fianl clear coat with Spray Max 2K clear gloss
Prep work is key when using this method, it is mentioned many times on internet searches that certain types of paint can soften the raw shell of the helmet.
Do your research, do only what you are comfortable with, these methods may not be legal where you live and ride. You are responsible for your safety.
Products I used in this video:
Helmet amzn.to/2KkBEyV
Spray Paint
Spray Max clear gloss amzn.to/372pAfo
Rust-Oleum 2X paint+primer amzn.to/2QpvCRw
Lettering Paint
1 shot black amzn.to/34ZMmmi
1 shot magenta amzn.to/2NNIOy1
1 shot yellow amzn.to/374jHyw
1 shot sublime amzn.to/372VSHd
Brushes
Kafka Scriptliner set amzn.to/33GLjHM
Tools
Pinstipers tape amzn.to/2XjcPJa
Painters tape amzn.to/33Lgdik
Scotch-brite pad amzn.to/375H3nd
Isopropyl Alcohol amzn.to/36Wsoed
White Stabilo amzn.to/2Ni9cPs
Vinyl Plotter not t he one I use but this is a good starter kit version amzn.to/2QhEeJO
Camera Equipment
Canon t6i amzn.to/2LfL6Xl
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I want to paint more helmets... Way less saw dust than the normal things I make, like this one th-cam.com/video/Fh2mGIHffQg/w-d-xo.html
Trie to make a TRON helmet, (u know the movie) TRON (the bikes with the neon)
@@jappyloo1128 that would be sweet thanks for the idea!
I will send you my helmet if you want to do a blue power ranger theme!
I wouldn’t mind sending you a helmet (and pay you of course) for an American flag themed helmet.
I wouldn’t mind sending you a helmet (and pay you of course) for an American flag themed helmet.
Squids don’t wear helmets
True story
This comment is underrated.
michael smith . He’s a Six Squid.
Thats coz their parents never bothered about using condoms.
Thats why its an octipus
You forgot step:1 Be an artist.
Haha yeah it helps, but any one can be an artist, you just gotta start somewhere. Thanks for watching!
Exactly!!
Internet : check
Google : check
Printer : check
Papper : check
Imagination...
Scalpel...
Papper tape...
and you can make a lot of things by tracing it
Already making AC/DC helmet..loading
Peace out !
i went from watching fishing with coke and mentos, to how to gut and cook an octopus, to making a wooden bladeless fan, to how to spray paint a motorcycle helmet. coronavirus lockdown at its finest.
HAHA! Oh man by the end of this lockdown your brain is going to be full of information you never knew you needed!
Don't forget the twerking vids
Pask Makes makes some good scrap wood stuff
BRO I MISS YOU BEING ON TH-cam!! Your vids were so good!!
Hey Duncan! Thanks for saying that, I miss making videos. I honestly don't remember the last time I even drew something lol
This helmet makes me want to buy a motorcycle.
first comes the licence O_o
Keksbrot lol , I own a motorcycle without a license! Lol you’ll never own a bike kid so stfu
@@puffcosmoker420morales2 Why are you calling out someone regarding a license? I have my full motorcycle license because I'm not an un-insured asshole. But you do you man. Probably bragging about your bike too saying you can do 200mph on a 600
@@ParrishStrongman Dude I totally just did a wheelie while going 186 on my 300 in the city whilst being chased by police with a female passenger whomst I was fingering while this all happened... totally!
@@ericcartman7046 shit man! Some skills there!
Just looking at painting my boys karting helmet. I better not show him this video but great for me to watch and must say your art style is amazing. Keep up great work.
That looks dope. The colors are great together. 😂❤ love this
I knew I was going to love this video as soon as I saw the thumbnail, and you did not disappoint. Really awesome job!
Appreciate it Samzirra!
Love it! The way you explain the process is really on point!
Thanks so much!
The texture adds to the realism.
Brilliant! I love that you just show your painting as it happens - even the bits which always look crap until it all comes together and you're suddenly "oh, wow!" I consider myself an artist and only came here looking for advice on paints to use but got so much more from this. Thank you Iron Gordon.
ps. the list of products in the description is excellent and you even used pretty much the exact same helmet I have(!) One thing I saw on a less impressive vid was a note to say to mask out the safety markings (like the ECE or Kitemark numbers here in the UK).
Dude, that paint job is awesome. I love that think and thin line work. I also love the octopus designs for tattoos and on a lot of thinks, usually bc they are colorful and odd looking. Good stuff man.
Appreciate it thank you!
My God the paint job on this helmet is absolutely stunning!
Appreciate it my man!
In 2022, this is cool af. Way more than I'm planning to do, but such a good demo of what can be done.
Woke up with an idea of hand painting my motorcycle helmet! 🧨🧨🧨🧨🧨🧨 You we’re the first video I watched and I’m so glad. Perfection in editing, narration and demonstration🧨🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Sickkk, looks like a type of graphic Icon would put on one of their helmets.
Awesome, thank you for the compliment!
Icon does have a graphic like this
@@midenking9651 First thing I thought as well. For sure I've seen an Icon with an octopus on it.
they did one almost identical
So I'm not the only one to remember seeing one of their design like this :p I though the client maybe wanted to replace his icon with a new one. It's the airmada colossal.
Well done! That helmet is DOPE looking! Makes me want to custom paint mine. I am not a fan of the colors on mine but, the price was right!
A grand worth of one off graphics on a 200.00 lid. With rattle bombs.No wasted moves or materials.To everyone that aspires to be another Troy lee or just wants put something fresh where all those stale ass decals were, this is how its done.Somebody send this guy some fine line paint markers Best DIY helmet Vid ive seen on youtube. Blessings and all the best to you sir.And don't lift a pen or or mask a panel unless your being paid.Paid like the skilled craftsman that you are.
Now this right here is a solid comment to wake up to! Appreciate it 👊👊✌️
this is a piece of art. wish i can do this on my snowboard helmet. gonna watch the video another 500times and maybe ill go for it. thanks for the video
That’s amazing man! You did an outstanding job
Appreciate it thank you!
Your art is pretty sick dude! Some advice, don’t be afraid to go thick with that clear, except for the first coat. A lot of people are scared to. If you do that you’ll have a lot less orange peel and texture and it’ll lay down smooooth. May still need a good wet sanding and buffing though.
Amazing! The line work makes it really pop!
That thing is SICK! And you made it look so easy!
After clear coating it, wait untill the clear coat is hard, sandpaper it and clear coat it again. But clear coating from a spray can is always a bit less glossy/shiny then the traditional way. 😃 but your skills are good 👍🏻 keep it up.
I would wear a helmet like that in a heartbeat looks fire. 🔥🔥🔥
I Torres 3 heartbeats ha get it 😂😉😉🥴
I really consider to get my helmet touched with your work. The popup surface really emphasize the art it self, really good job
Thanks so much!
This artwork is incredible!
That was dope🔥
Dude, that’s incredible for a rattle can paint job!
Appreciate it Chad!
Iron Gordon - Art can you make me a helmet like that
Amazing result!
Wow. Incredible helmet, fantastic video and wonderful tutorial! Thanks for posting!
Thank you!
This HJC is my favorite helmet. Fits my imperfect head perfectly and for under $200
Haha, it seems like a nice helmet
HJC best! fk the rest!
Looks nice.. Now I feel like having some Takoyaki.
Pure satisfaction! Just incredible!
Thank you for explaining what you were doing. Beautiful work.
You are welcome thanks for watching!
This is fantastic, I hope your channel explodes one day!
Thank you!
Good stuff! I also am very careful about the type of paint I use on helmets, esp polycarb ones. I use a water-based primer after the sanding part and then use water-based airbrush paints for design- and end with the same 2K Spray Max that you used. You make it look so easy though..takes me much much longer with prep and even thinking of the design. I have never used lettering paint and recently I have seen many folks, including you, use it. Next project- lettering paint! :D Thanks again for the video!
That's a good tip with the water based primer, I might try that and see if it eases people's conscience. I appreciate you watching!
I hope it works for you. The primer just adds an extra layer so just need to be cognizant of that. But yes, I think it should ease up people's concerns- I have done it for the last 8 years and none of the helmets have melted yet lol.
Iron Gordon - Art Watch when masking water based paints the masking tape lifts the paint,,I use solvents that never happens
This is badass. Great work
I've been trying to do sports helmets. This video is helping me tons! Thank you Iron Gordan!
@irongordan I've been having trouble with my adhesives pulling up the paint I already sprayed. Any pointers? Thanks in advance.
Should tape up the back vent too, gotta be extremely careful when painting helmets because the solvents in the paint can ruin the integrity of the helmet causing it to fail during a crash and not protect the rider. Very cool paint job and excellent work!
Only becomes a problem if the paint directly comes in contact with the raw lid itself, which is why I didn't strip the factory paint job, just scuff. I'm not an expert, you should always do your own research and only do what you feel safe with. Thanks
It's the fumes and overspray from the solvent paints that cause the issue, not just the paint itself. The OEM's use a solvent based paint on the shell of the helmet which is fine, but if the foam gets degraded from the fumes the helmet will look fine when it has actually been compromised.
I'll add, OEM's paint their helmets before the protective foam is assembled into the helmet. You can paint directly on the helmet, that's how a oem will apply paint.
This is sick. You should do a bicycle.
Your an absolute beast I’m a new subscriber I accidentally came across your videos and now a fan . ( watching from the Bahamas )
This is what I like to see!!! Great content! Please keep making videos!
Thank you! I plan on it 😁
Oh! Yes you are a ocxpert! :-) Awesome work and video!
After researching the octopus for this job I feel like I've learned quite a bit... Very interesting animal, by interesting i mean mildly weird hahaha
You should start a business around helmet painting or vinyl wrap
That looks so sick man!
This is so cool and generous!
Mr. Iron Gordon, I am in the process of painting one of my existing helmets but based on my research, I see a lot of warnings against using most any spray paints for their possible damage to the helmet's outer layer. Were the Rustoleum paints you used not damaging? Thank you.
I researched it out as well because I heard the same warnings. But all those warnings weren't backed by any kind of data or research, so it may be a lot of perpetuated bias toward the concept of spray painting a helmet.
Polycarbonate doesn't respond well to Acetone, which is used in spray paint as a carrier for pigment. However if the helmet is painted from the factory and your spray paint never touches the polycarbonate then I am unsure of why there would be an issue. Also the spray paint should never touch the foam liner.
But I'm not claiming this is safe, I don't know if its safe, I am not a scientist HA!
Paint within your comfort zone
@@IronGordon Thank you, sir! As always you provide very candid and detailed replies. I started to feel the same way. I will do very light wet sanding on the outside and completely seal the vents and the other opening so nothing goes inside to the foam. I will be doing this test run on an old helmet which I may retire within a year so no worries. Thank you again!
@@Turco949 perfect plan good luck!
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Saludos desde México
increíbles gracias por pasar por!
Phenomenal work! 👏
Duuuuuuude this is DOPE. Well done sir!
Appreciate it! Glad you watched
Please customize my helmet you have full artistic interpretation
Pretty sure paint solvent can damage the structural integrity of the helmet. Might be something to check into before anyone's brains end up on a highway.
Only becomes a problem if the paint directly comes in contact with the raw lid itself, which is why I didn't strip the factory paint job, just scuff. I'm not an expert, you should always do your own research and only do what you feel safe with. Thanks
@@IronGordon That might be fine, depending on what the original paint is, good chance it won't bleed through. I just remembered them telling us something about this in collision repair/automotive painting classes years ago in college. Technology could have changed by now as well. But something to check into for anyone who paints their helmets, unless they're just displaying them.
Oh and either way, awesome paint job!
@@BabyJesus66 This is what i have heard too. I'm pretty sure that here, a custom paintjob would render a helmet illegal. There might be some fiber helmets that it's ok for but on a plastic helmet it's a no no. And i think this is a plastic helmet.
@@The77Game I don't think its too common of knowledge, and I haven't kept up on the helmet tech/materials if theyve changed any... but its something that should be spread around to any custom painters, could save lives... It brought back the memory when I seen this video. When I was taught not to paint them... We had a guy that was going to paint his helmet. The instructor seen him about to paint it, and rushed over and said very sternly not to do that because it can weaken the helmet. Maybe a week later the guy laid his bike down, bounced his helmet off the ground, got tons of road rash on his forearms and legs, but nothing deadly. The helmet took the damage and not his head. Probably saved his life or at least saved him from brain damage. It was lucky the teacher was paying attention that day.
Troy Lee became famous painting motocross helmets for the pros. If paint ruined the helmet the ama wouldn't allow them to even use it. And what do you think comes on the helmet to begin with? 🤷🏻♂️
That’s sick! Nice work
Such an artist, looks dope👍
i saw this in a movie, the one thats aquaman is wearing this XD
The one line almost all painters use:
"That's gonna give the paint something to stick to!"
Ha! yup pretty much
The artwork is pointless if it doesn't stick/last!
this is dope! wanna give customising my own helmet a shot & seeing how you work is really helpful! 🔥
It's nice .. it looks like natural
I Think i gonna order a cheap helmet just to Paint it lol
How to custom paint your helmet.
Step 1: be an artist
Haha it Definitely helps, anyone can be an artist, you just gotta start somewhere.
That turned out freakin awesome man
Amazing work! I need a helmet done!
Now it's no longer a safety device
Yeah people kind of like to regurgitate some vague advice about that. Here's what I've learned.
Do not let spray paint or solvent touch the foam liner of the helmet. It melts the foam which is critical to the crash protection of a helmet. Tape off all your vents and any hole in the helmet to avoid that.
When painting over an existing paint job. Sand the old paint thoroughly, but do not sand through the old paint so far that you hit the raw shell of the helmet. Solvents found in spray paint could damage the integrity of the shell depending on what the shell is made of.
All that being said I am not an expert, that is what I have learned so far and you should do your own research before attempting to modify any safety device.
Hope that helps
Step 1: own a motorcycle
thats a true master piece my friend...
Beautiful job
wow you got some mad skills awesome paint job!!!!!!!!!
duuude this is so beautiful
Outstanding work, thanks for uploading
very nicely done!! 👍
Work of art, amazing
Yeah, i'm gonna need to see more of these videos.
You've inspired me to paint my own helmet
this is seriously sick AF!!! nice work!
Appreciate it!
Really beautiful work!
That looks dope af
This is sick man!
This is absolutely the sickest helmet paint i've seen. Top stuff!! 😁
Appreciate it!
Amazing job 👏🙌
Looks awesome!
So satisfying
This was sooo satisfying to watch😍
That is sweet bro, I wish I had your steady hand!
So cool and unique!! 🧡
That's cool af did a banging job bro
Great work dude
THIS IS AMAZING DUDE!!!!!!!
Hey buddy great work! You’re definitely the Ocxpert
Beautiful!!! Excellent job!
Appreciate it 👊
Thats realy nice! You make it look easy
WOW MY MIND IS BLOWN!! Thanks for sharing your creative processes for this incredible piece. I loved watching as it worked and you have some real talent that was impressive even before you were completed. I was wondering if you have ever tried laying down a couple coats of clear and then wet sanding once its mostly cured, then adding layers, sanding etc etc? The reason I was curious, is because I've had some painted and decaled helmets that seemed to scuff or flake prematurely since the clear coat was thinner. When I watched automotive shops creating really long lasting paint jobs they have wet sanded between coats. Keep up the awesome content and I hope you stay healthy and happy in your future endeavors.
I love it!!! Awesome work man 🤩💯✌️
Appreciate it!
Very good art on helmet with detailing
It's the best helmet I've ever seen 👍
Great job!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you TH-cam recommendations, amazing art!
Simply DOPE! Excellent job all around!
Amazing work!