Helmet Painting

Thanks to that windy day in April 2 weeks after I bought my Arai I now need to get it painted.

Ally at Bikepaints is an option but theres a few lads on here who know people..any recs ?

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Highly recoment pitstop paints. He is based on the Isle of Scalpay, beside Isle of Harris. I've seen quite a lot of his work on bikes at home, and it is top notch, you wont get better.

http://www.pitstop-paint.co.uk/

Aye Kenny, I remember you told me before, looks shit hot. Ally from Bikepaints was wanting 500... Honestly I'd be better buying a new lid as they cost 500 quid.

I've e mailed them....I'll let you know what the score is when they reply.. thanks man

Rich-Art Concepts

I use Rich-Art Concepts for my helmets. I just received my new Arai helmet from them and turnaround time is around 3 weeks during the off season. Costs vary and are based on your design brief. I would highly recommend the very personalised service that they provide and the result is always outstanding. Their website is linked below and they provide race paint for a lot of the top riders in BSB and several in the WSBK and MotoGP paddocks. It's also worth noting that they are one of only a handful of Arai approved painters in the UK such is the quality of their work.

www.richartconcepts.co.uk/

www.graf-x.co.uk

I got a lid from Paul a few years back top class work at very reasonable price

Cheers lads I will have to look into these other guys as pitstop paint are booked till May 17 !

Rich-Art Concepts

Rich-Art Concepts contact details:

Rich Stevens
0121 354 7567
[email protected]

Thanks for that... Ryan Rich says you were a lovely guy.. ( not sure hes got the right guy there..lol) kiddin....

So ON TO HYDRO DIPPING.. I can get my lid done for ?130 I need to strip and rebuild it which I think is straightforward... any design color etc..

Anyhone had their lid done this way... I really need to reconsider blowing 500 quid on a 500 quid value helmet ! 130 sounds more commonsense

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Rich-Art Concepts

Rich-Art Concepts are great to work with and you do get a very personalised product at the end of it. My helmet is based on some classic Australian WSBK rider's designs after being inspired when I was at Phillip Island at the start of the year. If you keep your helmet for a few seasons then it's certainly worth doing especially as the result is unique. The cost for me was largely offset by being an ACU licence holder which gives you access to the Arai race discount scheme from the UK importer MotoDirect.

Looks good that ! Hmmmm.

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Jeepers, booked up until May. That unreal!!!

So lads Hydrodipping for a helmet what you think ?

Looks ace. Certainly something to consider

Just looked at hydrodipping on youtube Stuart and found this chrome stuff too. Imagine that on a sunny day.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaFJsiBclb0

JimmyMac

A bit extreme Jimmy lol at least if you went camping on the bike you wouldn't need to take a mirror for a shave.. I've e mailed a guy from Ayr who does it..


Check this design...looks so good...https://youtu.be/hriecEMtQl8

PaintNation

These companies also come recommended from within the BSB paddock...

www.paintnation.co.uk
www.rage-designs.co.uk

Most of the helmet painters look as though they know what they are doing.. unfortunately its a long queue you join.. im thinking of the hydro dipping now.. need to strip my Arai..wonder if theres a video showing the procedure....

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Arai

I personally wouldn't dismantle a new Arai helmet as you will void the warranty. Instead I would take it to any Arai 5* dealership, or Arai DNA Centre, and they will be able to do it for you.

Bought it from Crossans (Visorshop) think they would do it Ryan?

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Arai

Any Arai DNA Centre will be able to do it for you. You should be able to find one local to you using the link below.

www.whyarai.co.uk