Could not find a good answer on previous threads or Internet search so I thought I would ask here. Usual paint threads have to do with just changing the color of a helmet, but this is a bit different. I purchased an extra IIIA helmet a few years ago as an extra piece of gear (not terribly expensive, around 500) and just left it in the helmet bag it came in and put it in one of my safes. Towards the end of last year, I took it out to set it up and this is what came out of the bag.
I suppose I got a "Covid" special as the paint prep was not done properly. So after picking at it for a bit, I am now left with this. I guess I can't say it all came off as there is one small spec still stuck on the top![Smile :) :)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
So, the question I have for the painter types out there or the folks that have painted one starting at this stage, what is the best way to do this in hopes that the paint will adhere to the surface. I have found some fiberglass tutorials that go through keying, prep clean, tack cloth, adhesion promoter, and prime/paint. I have also found many that just spray can it but those helmets are never clean like this one. Usually just painting over old paint. I would appreciate any direction on this for a better result that will not just flake off in another year.
I suppose I got a "Covid" special as the paint prep was not done properly. So after picking at it for a bit, I am now left with this. I guess I can't say it all came off as there is one small spec still stuck on the top
So, the question I have for the painter types out there or the folks that have painted one starting at this stage, what is the best way to do this in hopes that the paint will adhere to the surface. I have found some fiberglass tutorials that go through keying, prep clean, tack cloth, adhesion promoter, and prime/paint. I have also found many that just spray can it but those helmets are never clean like this one. Usually just painting over old paint. I would appreciate any direction on this for a better result that will not just flake off in another year.