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Fireman Helmets

Well I finally got started on the fireman helmets. I got an order for six in March but did not start till I got a payment check. Actually when the check came In I was busy painting a bike so I put the helmets on hold.

After finishing the Charity Chopper I started on the Kandy Harley and when a break from running out of paint occurred, I started on the helmets.

Almost at the same time I received a email from the client checking up on the status. I guess it was time to get them done.

The helmets were new and probably could have sanded with 600 grit and then put the Basecoat but I decided to prime to give better adhesion to the plastic.

After the primer was dry I sanded and then put black as the Basecoat and then Clearcoat. Once dry I wetsanded with 800grit wet and the helmet was ready for artwork.

I used Autoair for the artwork and after a couple nights the painting was done. I really appreciate my sign plotter for cutting the firemans cross logo. Without this, it would have taken a crazy amount of hours.

It was time for clear and then final wetsand and buffing. I put the helmet parts back together and one was complete. Client will be picking it up, they wanted me to complete one before I painted them all. I took some artistic liberty to the design but I think the change looks good.

 

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