How do I Repaint an ATV Helmet?

The ATV helmet provides protection while giving the rider an opportunity to wear a customized piece of equipment.

For many all-terrain vehicle (ATV) riders, the helmet's paint job is a mode of personal expression. Unfortunately, at times the paint can become damaged and may need redoing. This gives the rider a chance to make changes to the design or improve the existing paint job. Repainting an ATV helmet can be done professionally, but many riders prefer to do it at home.

Things You'll Need

• Wax remover
• 400-grit sandpaper
• 600-grit sandpaper
• Acrylic enamel paint
• Masking tape
• Clear coat
• Cloth

Instructions

1. Remove parts from the helmet. These include rubber, masks, screws and padding. If some of the pieces do not come off, tape them off to protect them from paint.

2. Strip the wax. Use the wax remover to strip any wax or grease that may be on the surface of the helmet. Then wipe the helmet clean with a dry cloth.

3. Wet sand the helmet. Start with 400-grit sand paper. After you have thoroughly used the 400-grit to the point that it's ineffective, switch to 600-grit sandpaper. Continuing wet sanding the helmet until you remove all the gloss.

4. Paint the helmet. Spray paint the helmet a base color like white or black and allow it to dry. Then paint on any designs you want or apply decals to customize it.

5. Apply clear coat. Clear coat will seal the paint job and give the ATV helmet a shiny and finished look.

Tips & Warnings

• Having your ATV helmet repainted by a graphic artist will ensure that you get the results you want.

• Never use lacquers on the helmet as they can damage the helmet shell.

References

• Drew Brophy: How to Prep a Motorcycle Helmet for Painting
• NSX Prime: What Do I Need to Know About Helmets?

Resources

• You Tube: Custom painted Airoh helmet