Primer!

[TK-8687[TK]]

Hi, well i was wondering, if i'm going to be repainting the entire helmet, does it all need to be sanded????? thanks?????

[cr4nky]

Yes, I would sand and wetsand before I put on a few coats of primer

[Murray1134[501st]]

Just a minor hijack here..

 

Any recommendations on a good primer? I've looked in stores and can't seem to find anything good that will bond with plastic.

[cr4nky]

Don't you guys have Rustoleum or Krylon primers over there? AFAIK that's what most of the guys in the US use. If not, there's sure to be someone in here that has a good tip. I'm in Norway, so we don't have a single one of your paints over here.

[TK-8687[TK]]

i just started priming, i used Rustoleum professional! i hope it doesn't turn out grainy!!!!!

[TK-8687[TK]]

ok well, first couple coats are drying, but the it came out grainy, it might sound like a total airhead, but i know if i use gloss paint it will not come out smoothly, how do i get rid of this effect? will i have to smooth (sand) the primer all the way out???? thanks, i have no idea what to do!!!

[Gunchy]

it shouldnt be grainy at all.. you might have to very lightly sand it again and go over it with the rustoleum white, but place the can closer to the helmet. I'm guessing that its to far away and the helmet is catching very diffused particles of paint, not enough to cover the entire surface, dont worry about doing a few coats as long as they are thin.

[TK-8687[TK]]

thanks, i'll try to sand it a lot...lol!!!!!

[cr4nky]

When you've a couple of coats of primer on, you need to sand and wetsand again!

 

This will make it nice and smooth for the next layer. Use at least 400-600 grit wetsand paper.