Recently I bought my second 2005 GS500F and needed a helmet and quick so I jumped on Craigslist and bought one for $20.....wasn't very fond of the color though so.....here is the steps I took to paint my helmet. Completely happy with how it turned out!
PS. Please forgive my crappy iPhone 4 pictures! Also, Will post a picture after I install the visor. Just wanted to be EXTRA sure the paint was dry.
Now as soon as my parts for the F to E conversion arrive I will all ready to ride!!!
Parts Needed:
Krylon Indoor/Outdoor Spray Paint PRIMER (IS KEY!)
Krylon Indoor/Outdoor Spray Paint - Color of your choice
Old but CLEAN rag or t-shirt
400-grit sandpaper
Razor
Blue Painters Tape
Flat head Screwdriver
Pair of Gloves (Optional)
Set one:
Remove clear plastic lens by removing flat head screwdriver
Remove any other excess stickers
Step two:
Tape off EVERYWHERE that you do not want paint to cover
I covered the DOT stamp on the back of the helmet
Step three:
Take 400-grit sandpaper and take your time to sand all surfaces that will be painted. PREP is the key to success. The better the prep, the better the end result.
Step four:
Wipe down the entire helmet with a dry cloth
Check for surfaces that are still shiny and re-sand those areas
Re-wipe down the entire helmet
Step five:
Go outdoors or the garage where there is no debris flying around in the air
Some place with good lighting and space to work
Step six:
Apply your first layer of primer using a light coat
Let primer dry completely
Apply another coat of primer and let dry complete
Repeat until you are satisfied and ready to paint
Step seven:
Apple your first layer of paint and let dry
Repeat as necessary until you have your desired look
Step eight:
Remove all tape after the helmet is FULLY dried
Reinstall visor
Step nine:
Go out and ride!
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Nicely done. Never even thought of doing that. Well done :thumb:
Looks good. I painted my old 3/4 helmet that I had when I rode an '83 Yamaha DT100K. Gloss black with a red Maltese Cross on the top and my last name in gold across the back. Gold rivets too. I'd post a picture, but I don't have one, and the helmet is at my parent's house.