The pics were taken outside the shop where the light was much better then the sh!tty shop lights. And there just so happens to be train tracks right outside...Will the train make it flat like a penny when it runs over it?
Oh, so the sunlight makes the pennies flat?The pics were taken outside the shop where the light was much better then the sh!tty shop lights. And there just so happens to be train tracks right outside...
I usually prefer the xtreme-ultra-flat.My helmet used this:
Wrap looks good, too.
This helmet was 7 pieces, and I used Avery wrap vinyl and over laminate. I did a Sprint car helmet too, and that was only 4 pieces.I did this when I had my decal machine on a few helmets. Came out great. If you mess it up, remove and install a new one.
How many pieces is this one and what type of vinyl?
I can't imagine it would make much of a difference. Plus I did cut out the speed holes...Might be a non-issue.......but does wrapping the helmet in vinyl make it any hotter inside? Probably negligible given the shell is composite/carbon/plastic anyway, but nothing traps in heat like vinyl.
Either way, definitely looks awesome.
I figured as much as well. Follow up question:I can't imagine it would make much of a difference. Plus I did cut out the speed holes...
Thanks for all the compliments guys
Yeah I would just cut certain sections out of the print, before lamination. I was thinking about that too actually. I'd like to find a plain cf helmet to do just that.I figured as much as well. Follow up question:
Can you create wraps that have clear sections in it? Reason I ask is nothing looks awesomer than carbon fiber, so letting some CF show through would be badass. If I ever were to do a wrap to my D2 Carbon, I'd likely want to let some of the CF show through.
I think 661 has one, or had. I wouldn't mid doing something like that on my street moto lid.Yeah I would just cut certain sections out of the print, before lamination. I was thinking about that too actually. I'd like to find a plain cf helmet to do just that.
i got a spare one you can experiment withI'd like to find a plain cf helmet to do just that.
Yeah I remember they used to. I don't think they sell it plain cf anymore.I think 661 has one, or had. I wouldn't mid doing something like that on my street moto lid.
Might have to take you up on that. I'll hit ya up if the opportunity arises.i got a spare one you can experiment with
and im a yokel to you
its my spare D2 that had/has some decals on it before they started to paint all that crap onMight have to take you up on that. I'll hit ya up if the opportunity arises.
Don't wanna say too much, because it is rather difficult. But the graphics are printed on the same vinyl material used for wrapping cars and such. You heat it up and smooth it out with your hands to perfectly fit the contours of a smooth surface.could someone explain the whole process the helmet looks hot but i don't have a clue how to do it
Thanks! Would've looked better if the color came out right... Thankfully, this helmet was for a fellow employee.That's pretty damn sweet.
I think I saw a pic of that you posted in another thread?Nice work! I have always wanted to get a helmet wrap to match my daughter's dragster. Hers is a tie-dyed vinyl wrap that is cool and unique.
This. Vinyl wraps unfortunately also aren't for the average DIYer, in my experience. Especially something as complex as a helmet. I watched the guy do our dragster, which is fairly angular and straightforward. Thought to myself no way I wanted to do that myself.Depending on cost, if you could do that for a Pro-Tec/skateboard lid and price it competitively that would be *awesome*. Sell pre-printed and pre-cut wraps so that people can refurbish an old lid as opposed to coughing up the $60 for a Nutcase helmet.
Unfortunately from your earlier post it sounds like it would probably be more expensive than to just go buy another helmet...