Pinting Football Helmets

[bmv505]

How do you paint football helmets, i have a white helmet with a red facemask, and i want a black helmet with a black facemask.

Can you even paint facemask?

[HLin NC]

they aren't going to hold up. Most helmets and all face masks have the color molded into the plastic. A few good licks and its going to start coming off.

You might pose your question to the guys at this site.
http://www.helmethut.com/

[Forksref]

My understanding is that it is not legal to paint a helmet that is used by kids in school programs. The warranty would be voided because the paint affects the integrity of the plastic. That is why all the logos and stripes are stickers.

[The Roamin' Umpire]

What might work well is something that my father uses on his model airplanes, called MonoKote. It's kind of like a contact paper, but it's bonded to the surface with heat. Still not sure how well it will hold up after taking hits, though.

Also, surely everyone on the team should have helmets that are the same color?

[Newyorkguy45]

You are right you paint a helmet it voids all warranties. The best thing and really only way to change the color, is go through a reconditioner Like Circle or Riddell. Its cost money but really the only way to do it. Also since there is a color on it it actullay may change the look of the black on it.

[AndrewMcCarthy]

Check this site...

http://www.silverstate55.com/helmets/faq.htm