tgscooter Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Some of you know I painted my ZX last year. Two weeks later, I custom painted my helmet to match. Shortly after, about a month, my helmet was stolen. But it was the end of the riding season '09. So I recently purchased a ZOX spectre R, $60 @ Iron Pony.But I really liked having a matching helmet. So I decided to paint it and even add black stripes. As soon as it warmed up I got to work.I first removed the visor, visor mounts, parts of the padded liner, and taped off the openings. Sanded the entire helmet to promote proper adhesion.After applying pearl white, I masked off to apply gloss blackI shot the gloss black, then finished with Clear coat over everything. Reassembled the parts and visor.To add some "pop" I added 1/8" red pin stripes to tie in with my wheels and forksAnd here is the finished productI'm very pleased with it, especially since I've never laid any sort of stripes or designs before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrocket04 Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 And here is the finished productI'm very pleased with it, especially since I've never laid any sort of stripes or designs before.Just don't go commando while wearing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeverEnough Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Wow man that finish looks really pretty good on it. You rattle can it or use a sprayer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgscooter Posted April 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Just don't go commando while wearing it.Lmao, i didnt even notice that mag. I painted it with a hvlp spray gun. Here's another shot of the helmet outside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
600ZZ4eb Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 looks good bro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Looks really good! I may have to pick up one of those helmets to replace my HJC CS-R1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 Lmao, i didnt even notice that mag. I painted it with a hvlp spray gun. Here's another shot of the helmet outsideLooks nice mang. Now paint that car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
- JJJ - Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twisty Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 Nice job man, looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgscooter Posted April 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 Looks nice mang. Now paint that car. lol, the car is like a '87 deville, its lived a good life. And its on my DNR list. Thanks for the comments. Pictures, don't really do it justice, but its pretty sweet. I also have a Scorpion EXO "Skullbucket", it ran me about $200 bones with mirror visor. And I find myself wearing this $60 ZOX most of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 I also have a Scorpion EXO "Skullbucket", it ran me about $200 bones with mirror visor. And I find myself wearing this $60 ZOX most of the time.You like it that well? I have the same helmet in the blue design. I was wondering what others thought about it. I like it other than there is too much airflow, when it's not so nice outside..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgscooter Posted April 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 You like it that well? I have the same helmet in the blue design. I was wondering what others thought about it. I like it other than there is too much airflow, when it's not so nice outside.....I agree with too much airflow.Actually, I prefer the Scorpion Skullbucket as far as fit and function. The ZOX isnt that great, even though its SNELL certified.But the ZOX matches the bike now. I wear them both interchangeably, kinda like shoes. Just depends on the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 I agree with too much airflow.Actually, I prefer the Scorpion Skullbucket as far as fit and function. The ZOX isnt that great, even though its SNELL certified.But the ZOX matches the bike now. I wear them both interchangeably, kinda like shoes. Just depends on the day.What I liked most about the Zox was the price (I got it on closeout, but I think I paid somehting like $80) and the snell certification. Even if the Snell cert wasn't more stringent (it is) at least it's required to pass the tests BEFORE they're allowed to slap the logo on it, unlike DOT. Also, the random sampling they require is good as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit12 Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 Your skid lid turned out pretty good, thumbs up. What is the deal with too much airflow, does it lift on you or too much thru the vents. Years ago I had a Shoei that hurt my ears from the flow into the chin bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgscooter Posted April 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 My ZOX visor and front vent doesnt seal very well. I dont expect it to be airtight. However, air flows into my eyes and irritates them after a while. My Scorpion definitely cuts down on airflow better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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