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Old 06-10-2023 | 08:59 PM
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I had few quality painter recommendations here in on RL but all were booked solid.

I just had a the car wrapped and was very impressed with the workmanship. I asked him if he’d ever done a helmet. No, he said, but he’d give it a try. I didn’t want complicated, but still- its like wrapping an egg.

Vinyl has its limitations in terms of design and durability, but I’m very happy with the result.
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Old 06-11-2023 | 09:51 AM
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Pretty sweet. We’ll done…
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Looks awesome!
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I've talked to several people trying to find someone that will vinyl wrap my helmet and it seems like there really isn't anyone out there. I'm sure working with such a round canvas would make it difficult but it seems like there'd be a market.

Helmet looks very nice.
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what shop?

looks well done
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Nice!!!
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How do you find time for that with all the F1 races you've been to lately?????
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That looks awesome.
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Dave, was it the same vinyl guy you sent me?

Looks great.
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Another option is Harris Decal - they sell multiple different sticker designs with customizable colors. Pretty inexpensive and relatively easy to apply
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Dave, was it the same vinyl guy you sent me?

Looks great.
Yes. Ryan. Anyone else interested, pm me. He's in the ATL area.
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The top could not have been easy but using 3M 2080 vinyl definitely helps - it’s very high quality. After 2 events, the same vinyl on the car looks fresh and not blasted on the front, or peeling up on the rockers, as other vinyls have done.



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