custom helmet

airsoftking · 05-21-2009, 10:33 AM

Hey, I recently bought a football helmet in used, but still very good condition. It is black with a red facemask. I thought it would be interesting to give this helmet a new look and make it a Redskins helmet. The gold facemask is not a problem, however I need spray paint and decals. I'm hesitating between making a current Redskins helmet or a throwback (75th anniversary). I can't seem to find the 75th anniversary (R logo) decals anywhere, but the gold paint would be much better to make a perfect copy. Indeed, I'm having a hard time finding the right burgundy paint. I'm afraid it won't look like the real helmet. I'd like to know if anyone could help me find decals and proper spray paint or give me some advice.

Thanks.

Soup's Uncle · 05-21-2009, 01:22 PM

Let's see the pics brutha.

airsoftking · 05-21-2009, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Soup's Uncle

Let's see the pics brutha.

I haven't started anything yet. If it ends up looking great, I'll definitely share some pics. I'd like some advice on the paint colors and the decals first.

Riggo44 · 05-21-2009, 03:00 PM

Go to home depot the can match any color. As for the decals I see them all the time on E-Bay.

SC Skins Fan · 05-21-2009, 03:30 PM

The problem you will run into with the burgundy paint is that the current helmets have metallic paint. I doubt you will be able to match that unless you went to someone that did car paint jobs (maybe). I think you will have trouble coming up with anything that looks really good without spending a decent amount of money. Good luck though. If you really want a Skins helmet I would recommend just saving a "Proline Redskins" search in eBay and being patient. You will have to wait for someone to put one up in a no reserve auction, but you can probably get one for less than $130 if you wait long enough. I got a Pro Line helmet with the newer metallic paint last summer for $120. I have since had it signed by Santana Moss.

dmek25 · 05-21-2009, 03:38 PM

thats a sweet looking helmet

airsoftking · 05-21-2009, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SC Skins Fan

The problem you will run into with the burgundy paint is that the current helmets have metallic paint. I doubt you will be able to match that unless you went to someone that did car paint jobs (maybe). I think you will have trouble coming up with anything that looks really good without spending a decent amount of money. Good luck though. If you really want a Skins helmet I would recommend just saving a "Proline Redskins" search in eBay and being patient. You will have to wait for someone to put one up in a no reserve auction, but you can probably get one for less than $130 if you wait long enough. I got a Pro Line helmet with the newer metallic paint last summer for $120. I have since had it signed by Santana Moss.

nice helmet you have here. I knew about the metallic paint since I have a F/S replica and that's mainly why I want to paint it gold. The thing is, I can't find the decals anywhere. Here's a pic of an old helmet who was refurbished into this:

SC Skins Fan · 05-21-2009, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by airsoftking

nice helmet you have here. I knew about the metallic paint since I have a F/S replica and that's mainly why I want to paint it gold. The thing is, I can't find the decals anywhere. Here's a pic of a guy who refurbished an old helmet into this:

Nice. I know I have seen the decals on eBay from time to time. There is one seller on eBay that sells a lot of refurbed helmets. Maybe you could message him and see if he has or could get the decals and would be willing to sell them to you ("bernstein2" is the seller name). You could also try messaging some other sellers who sell decals and see if they have them or would be willing to get them for you. I did that with one seller to get some rear helmet numbers to customize my Jason Campbell 75th helmet and he was actually willing to make them for me (little different situation in getting the side logos, but maybe you can ask around). I have bought decals from "mwp33" in the past and he is a good seller with nice products. I don't know if he would have or be able to get the side logos or not.

airsoftking · 05-22-2009, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by SC Skins Fan

Nice. I know I have seen the decals on eBay from time to time. There is one seller on eBay that sells a lot of refurbed helmets. Maybe you could message him and see if he has or could get the decals and would be willing to sell them to you ("bernstein2" is the seller name). You could also try messaging some other sellers who sell decals and see if they have them or would be willing to get them for you. I did that with one seller to get some rear helmet numbers to customize my Jason Campbell 75th helmet and he was actually willing to make them for me (little different situation in getting the side logos, but maybe you can ask around). I have bought decals from "mwp33" in the past and he is a good seller with nice products. I don't know if he would have or be able to get the side logos or not.

Thanks, I'll try that.

airsoftking · 05-23-2009, 04:14 AM

so I found a seller on eBay who will receive the decals soon. I then searched for spray paint and I found this color:

What do you think?

coggs · 06-18-2009, 08:57 AM

I have a tutorial somewhere in my email that someone sent me. I want to make a Cornell mini-helmet, but haven't gotten around to it.

SmootSmack · 06-29-2009, 04:31 PM

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Good riddance man. Banned

firstdown · 06-29-2009, 04:39 PM

It was either HD or Lowes that offered team paints for doing a room but I don't think they will have the kind of paint your looking for.

Monkeydad · 07-02-2009, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by firstdown

It was either HD or Lowes that offered team paints for doing a room but I don't think they will have the kind of paint your looking for.

Home Depot, but it wouldn't work well for a helmet.

05-21-2009, 10:33 AM	#1
airsoftking Special Teams Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: FRANCE Posts: 111	custom helmet Hey, I recently bought a football helmet in used, but still very good condition. It is black with a red facemask. I thought it would be interesting to give this helmet a new look and make it a Redskins helmet. The gold facemask is not a problem, however I need spray paint and decals. I'm hesitating between making a current Redskins helmet or a throwback (75th anniversary). I can't seem to find the 75th anniversary (R logo) decals anywhere, but the gold paint would be much better to make a perfect copy. Indeed, I'm having a hard time finding the right burgundy paint. I'm afraid it won't look like the real helmet. I'd like to know if anyone could help me find decals and proper spray paint or give me some advice. Thanks. __________________ I'm zorny

05-21-2009, 01:22 PM	#2
Soup's Uncle Special Teams Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Damascus, MD Posts: 354	Re: custom helmet Let's see the pics brutha. __________________ "No one runs on the Cowboys" - Wade Phillips Incorrect Wade...the Burgundy and Gold just ran all over you.

05-21-2009, 03:00 PM	#4
Riggo44 The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Clemente CA Age: 50 Posts: 2,390	Re: custom helmet Go to home depot the can match any color. As for the decals I see them all the time on E-Bay. __________________ Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. Benjamin Franklin

05-21-2009, 03:30 PM	#5
SC Skins Fan The Starter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,555	Re: custom helmet The problem you will run into with the burgundy paint is that the current helmets have metallic paint. I doubt you will be able to match that unless you went to someone that did car paint jobs (maybe). I think you will have trouble coming up with anything that looks really good without spending a decent amount of money. Good luck though. If you really want a Skins helmet I would recommend just saving a "Proline Redskins" search in eBay and being patient. You will have to wait for someone to put one up in a no reserve auction, but you can probably get one for less than $130 if you wait long enough. I got a Pro Line helmet with the newer metallic paint last summer for $120. I have since had it signed by Santana Moss. __________________ It has taken a long time, but I have finally realized that nothing I say about the Redskins will have any effect upon anything the Redskins do.

05-21-2009, 03:38 PM	#6
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 62 Posts: 10,672	Re: custom helmet thats a sweet looking helmet __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

05-23-2009, 04:14 AM	#10
airsoftking Special Teams Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: FRANCE Posts: 111	Re: custom helmet so I found a seller on eBay who will receive the decals soon. I then searched for spray paint and I found this color: What do you think? __________________ I'm zorny

06-18-2009, 08:57 AM	#11
coggs Special Teams Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: staten island Age: 48 Posts: 477	Re: custom helmet I have a tutorial somewhere in my email that someone sent me. I want to make a Cornell mini-helmet, but haven't gotten around to it. __________________ "Everyone is talking about their dynasty. Well, OUR DYNASTY STARTS TONIGHT."--Michael Strahan, pre-game huddle Pep talk, February 3rd, 2008.

06-29-2009, 04:39 PM	#13
firstdown Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: chesapeake, va Age: 59 Posts: 15,817	Re: custom helmet It was either HD or Lowes that offered team paints for doing a room but I don't think they will have the kind of paint your looking for.

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