Will

My new Bell M2 Pro helmet has arrived, in white of course. Being tired of white, I've located a shop nearby that will paint it, but now the problem is my lack of creativity. I'd love to see some examples of cool helmets - anyone want to post some photos of yours? I'd especially like to see designs that are fairly simple, i.e. I'm unlikely to want dragons, giant flames, etc. But you never know!

deleonl1

I don't have any pics, but here's couple of websites to check out for some ideas:

http://www.agv.com/homenorthamerica.htm

http://www.araiamericas.com/

911

Try Axel @ www.axcelfastgraphics.com

He does a lot of the karters here in SoCal.

Arrwin

I've been looking for a black helmet, but the majority are in white. Is there a reason behind that?

DJF1

here is mine done by Razor Image in Chicago on my own design:

911

Danny,

You have an awesome looking design - great job!

Flying Finn

So... You want a good example or GREAT example?

Here's one latter...

Flying Finn

I used to custom paint helmets (and cars, cell phones (before people even knew what custom cell cover is) etc.) and just brought my paintbrushes from Finland, now I only need time to paint my hat, it's also white and that's bugging me! I have few old helmets in Finland from my motocross days and they all have different kind of custom painjob and now I have plain white helmet for the first time.. Not good. I can scan some of the photos I have, there might be couple you could like (not too complicated).

Also, here are some simple design I like.

Parker, Trace & Vasser. Jimmy Vasser's hat is especially good looking IMO, simple but pretty damn nice (it's the flames that do it for me...).

Flying Finn

FYI, one design element I've always like and is very easy to do is "square backroun" that many driver's have in their helmet, see the pattern on the bottom & back of this one:

burgass

Check these sites for ideas:
http://www.kuzzinskustoms.com/
http://www.helmetgraphics.com/
http://www.blowsion.com/
http://www.jlfdesigns.freeserve.co.uk/
http://www.jmd.de/index02.html
http://www.ptm-helmets.com/
http://www.360gfx.com/
Hope it will be enough.

Pzkw993

It's easier to paint a white helmet than it is to paint a black one.

Also, a white helmet reflects some of the heat a black helmet would absorb. When I was racing BMX I permitted myself the vanity of a black helmet for a couple of years. When I broke that helmet the manufacturer offered me a silver one. I was amazed at how much better I felt after a race in a lighter-colored helmet. Some of the younger pros went all the way to a fully reflective helmet which was cooler still.

My M2 Pro is plain white right now as well. I'll probably change that at some point.

Don't forget, some paint can be destructive to your shell. Find a painter who knows, and cares about, the difference.

Terrance Seto

http://www.corbyconcepts.com/default.asp

http://www.troyleedesigns.com/

Will

Great links and pics! Keep 'em coming. Danny, I especially like yours. Is the Porsche crest on the top of your helmet painted on? Or is it a sticker?

DJF1

Thanks! The crest is a sticker. Although I could have had this painted why spend the additional money when I could just do the sticker...
The rest including the Porsche letters are painted...

graham_mitchell

sorry, couldn't resist...