Radio Flyer1647545514 Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 I was sick of the graphics on my helmet and found a guy on OR to air brush my helmet. This is the final product basically with the exception of a few touch ups and then he has 3 coats of clear to throw on it and it's finished. http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr116/RadioFlyerGlass/side1.jpg http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr116/RadioFlyerGlass/side2.jpg http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr116/RadioFlyerGlass/back.jpg Let me know what you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 cant wait to see it with the clear. looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tbutera2112 Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 the work looks good....as for the design....lets just say i wouldnt put it on my helmet.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 I like it!!! Many moons ago I followed the Dead for a while with some friends. I saw them last year at the Rothbury fest. These days I try and see as many WSP or Mule shows that I can all over the country San Diego and Austin being my 2 favorite places to watch a live show... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 That is nice! Who did the work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 I dig it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 Awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEMAN1647545504 Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 Looks good... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Flyer1647545514 Posted January 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 Thanks everyone. Reimbrandt over on OR did it for me, so somewhat local and he does a great job for the pricing. From what I can tell anyways, I didn't get more than 2 quotes on getting it done. I definitely haven't seen another one out there even remotely close to it. He started with a helmet with graphics on it, took it all the way down to base and then primered and what not. Turned out pretty good seeing as how we were worrying a little bit some of the old design might show through but it turned out well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Flyer1647545514 Posted January 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 I like it!!! Many moons ago I followed the Dead for a while with some friends. I saw them last year at the Rothbury fest. These days I try and see as many WSP or Mule shows that I can all over the country San Diego and Austin being my 2 favorite places to watch a live show... Haven't had the pleasure to see them myself but listen to them on a regular. I like all the art work that they use so I figured I'd plaster my helmet with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ullBsorry1647545533 Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 Left side of the helmet is badass.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88lx5oh Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 what did he charge you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEMAN1647545504 Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 what did he charge you? I kinda wanna know the same thing... I have a helmet that I may wanna do something custom with... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Flyer1647545514 Posted January 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 He said normal pricing on something like this is anywhere from 400-500. It gets cheaper if you have a helmet without graphics on it already I believe. He had to take mine and get 3/4 of the graphics off I believe, prime and paint and then he's adding on 3 layers of clear coat after he touches it up. He's on OR so he shouldn't be hard to get a hold of. (Reimbrandt is the name) The first person I hit up was attack painter because he was local. He said he didn't feel comfortable painting overtop of the graphics and said it would be to much of a PITA for him to get it down to a surface that he deemed acceptable to be painted on. I'm much more happy I went with Reimbrandt. He was 100 percent confident in his skills and he blew this out of the water IMO. I think those prices are GREAT considering what kids payed to get their hockey goalie helmets done. I fully recommend him. Just say you saw my helmet here or on O.R. Only reason he took my helmet to do was so he could get some of his work out there on OR for people to see. EDIT: Ryan, if you want to get yours done I would get a hold of him sooner than later. He said work was soon to be picking up and he did give me a bit of a deal since I was one of the first people to ask him for work done. I'm sure you could even do the sanding part yourself and that should cut the costs some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88lx5oh Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 He said normal pricing on something like this is anywhere from 400-500. It gets cheaper if you have a helmet without graphics on it already I believe. He had to take mine and get 3/4 of the graphics off I believe, prime and paint and then he's adding on 3 layers of clear coat after he touches it up. He's on OR so he shouldn't be hard to get a hold of. (Reimbrandt is the name) The first person I hit up was attack painter because he was local. He said he didn't feel comfortable painting overtop of the graphics and said it would be to much of a PITA for him to get it down to a surface that he deemed acceptable to be painted on. I'm much more happy I went with Reimbrandt. He was 100 percent confident in his skills and he blew this out of the water IMO. I think those prices are GREAT considering what kids payed to get their hockey goalie helmets done. I fully recommend him. Just say you saw my helmet here or on O.R. Only reason he took my helmet to do was so he could get some of his work out there on OR for people to see. EDIT: Ryan, if you want to get yours done I would get a hold of him sooner than later. He said work was soon to be picking up and he did give me a bit of a deal since I was one of the first people to ask him for work done. I'm sure you could even do the sanding part yourself and that should cut the costs some. im actually not in the market to get it done, but just wanted a price reference. looks like he does some good work. and yeah, that guy probably does better airbrushing than paul, paul is more of a painter than an airbrush guy. and from what i know he doesnt like doing helmets, painting or airbrushing cause its very time consuming and he is a busy guy (understandable) looks like you got exactly what you wanted! kick ass man, enjoy the lid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linc5.0 Posted January 27, 2010 Report Share Posted January 27, 2010 (edited) i can get an entire bike painted for that price...i get its alot of detail work but damnnnn. and i do like it by the way Edited January 28, 2010 by Mr.Schmelmer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeppelin Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 Looks sweet. A little pricey, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Flyer1647545514 Posted January 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 I did say I got a tiny bit of a deal. Now it's time to wait until the weather warms up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35RFTW Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 Thats a pretty damn cool looking helmet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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