Paducah_Trooper

Shouldnt he be able to use a clear gloss enamal to coat over the entire helmet, and by doing that the stripes are garanteed to never come off again. Or would using the clear gloss enamal be bad to apply over the paint and cause streaking? I would think it would be ok to do that, let me know what you think.

Is it ok to use a primer then an enamel paint, then another enamel paint on top of that? All the same brand Rustoleum. Or is putting an enamel ontop of an enamel bad?

Hello guys, I was wondering about the steps to painting your ATA helmet. I want to use TK-4510 technique, but add a step in the middle of it. Here is his post on how he paints his helmet, (See Post # 47) ----- I want to prime it with the Rustoleum sandible primer (same as his) and sand it, then use a Rustoleum grey & black spray paint to color the ears, mouth, and grey and black indentions around the helmet, wait 2 days for that 2 dry. Then as the last step use the Rustoleum Clear Gloss Enamel to finish the helmet. Would doing that meddle step of spray painting the other details of the helmet ruin the last step of the high Gloss Enamel? I just think it would work better to have all details painted before the high gloss enamel go's on. Please let me know if I can do this or If I should do it another way. I really want to avoid using any kind of stickers except for the blue lines on each side of the cheek. Thanks

From what I have seen from pictures and gathered from others, I think that ATA is the only real choice for Armor. he makes it just as good for way less than everyone else. I'm sold on ATA. Thanks guys.

it looks a little light and flimsy, do you know if it will hold up to long term trooping?

Hello, I was wondering if ATA armor is 501st approved and if it is good armor? Any info will be helpfull. thanks