FAQs About Helmet Refurbishing

Buying a football helmet to fix is a fun experience if you know what you are doing. You want to make sure that the helmet lasts as long as possible. Read over these FAQs about helmet refurbishing to get a better idea of what is involved.

Q: How do you go about priming and painting the shell?

A: Even if you want to repaint the helmet in the original colors, do not just apply a layer of paint over the top. Primer is not needed, but you must sand the surface so that the new coat of paint adheres. If you plan on using different colors than the original ones, you must use a primer to prevent the other colors from seeping through.

Q: What kind of primer is best?

A: Using enamel primers are a good idea because they are inexpensive and easy to find. They are also very forgiving and easy to use. However, lacquer primers do have several advantages: They are more expensive, but they also dry quickly and less is needed in most cases.

Q: Can a sanding block roughen the shell?

A: This is not recommended because it can lead to flat spots. Your fingers fit the contour of the shell, so stay patient and do all of the sanding by hand.

Q: Which spray paints are best to use?

A: Enamels are, once again, easy to find and are very cheap. They are also available in a wide range of colors. The only other type of paint to use is a lacquer, and these are hard to find. Use the same type of paint and primer.