Author Topic: My new SE Racing Helmet (Read 1685 times)

stidds · « **on:** March 04, 2008, 03:31 PM »

I have recently bought some of the retro SE BMX race kit to go with my retro Quadangle.

Have the SE Racing Jersey and Gloves, so decided that my black and grey No Fear Optimal MX helmet doesn't go with the kit. SO, I had it sprayed in SE Racing colours. I was going to have the helmet done in the original design and colours, but decided to be a bit more modern with the colour scheme instead.

What do you think?

southern andy · « **Reply #1 on:** March 04, 2008, 03:37 PM »

Thats Sweet Mr Stidds. Good job done there.

I assume though, you ride a Kuwahara.

stidds · « **Reply #2 on:** March 04, 2008, 03:39 PM »

Quote from: Southern Andy on March 04, 2008, 03:37 PM

I assume though, you ride a Kuwahara.

Mattdub · « **Reply #3 on:** March 04, 2008, 03:50 PM »

That looks good Sean , who did it ? .

stidds · « **Reply #4 on:** March 04, 2008, 03:53 PM »

Quote from: Mattdub on March 04, 2008, 03:50 PM

That looks good Sean , who did it ? .

I did Matt. Clever bloke eh? Took me about a week to complete it.

magna13 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 04, 2008, 04:22 PM »

Lee Shurey · « **Reply #6 on:** March 04, 2008, 04:49 PM »

Nice what make lid is it
im doing a custom paint job on my bell moto 3

stidds · « **Reply #7 on:** March 04, 2008, 04:59 PM »

It is a No Fear Optimal.

It started life looking like this..

Gashead · « **Reply #8 on:** March 04, 2008, 05:15 PM »

can ya do me a Curtis one then Sean !

Looks well tidy

magna13 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 04, 2008, 05:20 PM »

Stidds Has A New Buisness!!

stidds · « **Reply #10 on:** March 04, 2008, 05:20 PM »

Quote from: GASHEAD on March 04, 2008, 05:15 PM

can ya do me a Curtis one then Sean !

Looks well tidy

Probably mate. How about a blue and white quatered one mate? Like a better looking Red Bull helmet.

stidds · « **Reply #11 on:** March 04, 2008, 05:20 PM »

Quote from: magna13 on March 04, 2008, 05:20 PM

Stidds Has A New Buisness!!

Looks that way doesn't it Zak

magna13 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 04, 2008, 05:22 PM »

Quote from: STIDDS on March 04, 2008, 05:20 PM

Quote from: magna13 on March 04, 2008, 05:20 PM
Stidds Has A New Buisness!!

Looks that way doesn't it Zak

Definitely Sean... Could You Do A Raleigh One??

Gashead · « **Reply #13 on:** March 04, 2008, 05:30 PM »

Blue and White Quarters - now where talkin !

I'll be in touch - oh got some 24's to lace too will your at it

stidds · « **Reply #14 on:** March 04, 2008, 05:41 PM »

Quote from: GASHEAD on March 04, 2008, 05:30 PM

Blue and White Quarters - now where talkin !

I'll be in touch - oh got some 24's to lace too will your at it

Give me a call and bring them over mate, or I can pop to yours and finally teach you how to do it

. After seeing your excellent plastering work then we may be able to come to some kind of arrangement as I will need some plastering done soon.

Rombloke · « **Reply #15 on:** March 04, 2008, 05:44 PM »

sean, what type of paint did you use mister?

Dave

Gashead · « **Reply #16 on:** March 04, 2008, 06:04 PM »

You need some plastering done

Get the blackthorn out then and I'll show you how it's done

stidds · « **Reply #17 on:** March 04, 2008, 06:19 PM »

Quote from: Rom Bloke on March 04, 2008, 05:44 PM

sean, what type of paint did you use mister?

Dave

Dave

I used Plastikote colours for this, the colours used were a white primer, white basecoat, Light Blue Gloss, Chocolate Brown Gloss and Ice Cream Matt.

Waxintaxin · « **Reply #18 on:** March 04, 2008, 06:54 PM »

Stunning work big man

I really like that a lot

plasticote you say

what did you use to mask it ? just plain tape ? or something with less bleed

I may have to get the old lid out fill and spray that fooker

Rich

stidds · « **Reply #19 on:** March 04, 2008, 07:22 PM »

Thanks for the compliments guys. I really enjoyed doing the helmet also, although really scary when you start sanding down a perfectly good brand new MX helmet.

Plastikote paints are stocked at all B&Q's, you can also use car paint spray.

With the masking I used 3M masking tape and also car pinstriping tape as it has zero bleed when applied correctly, although you have to reduce the overall tack of it as it is way too sticky otherwise.

If anyone is interested I can post up the full instructions on how to paint your own helmet (ooerr

)

Gashead · « **Reply #20 on:** March 04, 2008, 07:43 PM »

Quote from: STIDDS on March 04, 2008, 07:22 PM

Thanks for the compliments guys. I really enjoyed doing the helmet also, although really scary when you start sanding down a perfectly good brand new MX helmet.

Plastikote paints are stocked at all B&Q's, you can also use car paint spray.

With the masking I used 3M masking tape and also car pinstriping tape as it has zero bleed when applied correctly, although you have to reduce the overall tack of it as it is way too sticky otherwise.

If anyone is interested I am only too pleased to give your helmet a good rub and leave it with a shiny coat (ooerr )

Not to sure about your final comment Sean

stidds · « **Reply #21 on:** March 04, 2008, 07:49 PM »

Quote from: GASHEAD on March 04, 2008, 07:43 PM

Quote from: STIDDS on March 04, 2008, 07:22 PM
Thanks for the compliments guys. I really enjoyed doing the helmet also, although really scary when you start sanding down a perfectly good brand new MX helmet.

Plastikote paints are stocked at all B&Q's, you can also use car paint spray.

With the masking I used 3M masking tape and also car pinstriping tape as it has zero bleed when applied correctly, although you have to reduce the overall tack of it as it is way too sticky otherwise.

If anyone is interested I am only too pleased to give your helmet a good rub and leave it with a shiny coat (ooerr )

Not to sure about your final comment Sean

But I will do that with 70 grit sandpaper mate