Helmets and solvents / cleaning fluids / paint etc?

[trickywoo]

Whats the reason for saying that putting a sticker or the 'wrong' type of paint on a crash hat or even cleaning it with anything other than water (eg car polish / wax) will damage it?

I'm not saying its not true just a bit odd.

You never hear that sort of advise for a car with fibreglass bodywork (which I would assume is much the same as a fibreglass lid).

[bionic man]

Solvent based paint should not be used on a polycarbonate helmet, nor should any stickers/graphics be applied that are on solvent glue backed vinyl. They can in theory make the shell brittle...
However solvent based paint applications aren't used a great deal in a modern paintshop as most paint is currently water base to conform with EU regs.

regards mick

Currently painting helmets for; Shakey, Leon Camier, Tom Sykes, Stuart Easton, Martin Jessopp, James Buckingham

Previously for, Rutter, Stalker, Foggy, Hizzy, Emmett, Casey Stoner

[Rawwr]

Which of Stoner's lids did you paint?

[bionic man]

I did the original red white and blue design with the kangaroo hanging off a bike knee sliding in 01' and 02

Have kept all the artwork as it was obvious then he was very talented

[Rawwr]

That's cool

I have 3 of his, one 2002, one 2006 and one 2007. Still waiting to get hold of one of his 2007 Philip Island ones (with the large roo on the side).