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31-01-2006, 10:33 AM
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ABS helmet
Ok thought I'd better ask, can you paint an ABS shell helmet?
If so what with, safely?
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31-01-2006, 02:24 PM
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Best to check with the manufacturer they will advise best.
Some you cant, some you can
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31-01-2006, 05:21 PM
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some helmets can have the polysterene damaged by painting,this i know from my motorcycling days,i think the fumes do the damage.
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31-01-2006, 05:56 PM
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As most paint shop's now use water based paints this shouldn't cause you any problems.
I have painted many using water based paints with no ill effects.
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31-01-2006, 06:09 PM
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Cyco's correct it used to be the solvents in both cellulose and 2 pack paints which would attack the and weaken the substrate.
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31-01-2006, 08:04 PM
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If you do a google, the policy is never use cellulose, for above reasons, but enamels are OK.
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31-01-2006, 09:29 PM
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Sounds like it'll be the old Revell model paints then...
Will check with manufacturers too as the shell has been painted by them already.
Thanks
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