Painting a helmet

[KCPRK]

I hear what you're saying, and I have no doubt that you know what you're talking about, but it doesn't all make sense to me (some does, but not all). I agree that in a lawsuit situation, the chemicals of the paint attacking the structural integrity of the helmet would probably be the target of the defense. In the real world, I don't buy it - especially in a situation where the helmet already has a factory-applied layer of UV-resistant paint. If the airbrush paint was attacking the structural integrity of the helmet, I would expect to see signs of irregularity where the new paint was dissolving the factory finish.

As you said, at the 10U level, it's not really a concern (if there is one at all).

I agree with you Eric. There are so many ways for a company to pass liability and/or not honor a warranty. In the end its about money and not exposure.

I would think a helmet or hard hat would become brittle in the painted area if there was a chemical reaction using the sun as a catalyst but they tell me since im not a scientist I cant argue with the scientist and common sense is not a defense

 

[Kapsmama]

I hear what you're saying, but I find it interesting that hockey goalies have been painting their masks for decades without worry, and they face much higher impact speeds than found in softball.

Also, it seems that the outside surface of most batting helmets are painted (maybe just a clear coat for some). The Rip-It helmet is certainly painted, so was my DD's previous Adidas helmet. Because of this, it would seem that decorative painting would have to penetrate through the factory paint layer to have a structural effect. This seems pretty unlikely to me.

Just out of curiosity, I have emailed Rip-It regarding spray-painting/airbrushing a helmet, and whether it will affect the safety or warranty of the helmet. I'll let y'all know what I hear.

Did you ever get a response from Rip-It. We just bought DD a new Rip-It helmet and she is wanting it airbrushed.
TIA!!

 

[Eric F]

Did you ever get a response from Rip-It. We just bought DD a new Rip-It helmet and she is wanting it airbrushed.
TIA!!

I never did get a response from Rip-It, and I'm not surprised. A response puts into writing something that might (theoretically) come back to bite them later. If I was their lawyer, I would advise them not to respond, too.

That said, the Rip-It helmet has a painted exterior finish from the factory (as do many helmets). IMO, the chance of air-brushed spray paint eating through the factory finish and harming the structural integrity of the helmet is pretty freakin' unlikely in the real world.

Also...Welcome to DFP. Enjoy the ride!

 

[Kapsmama]

I never did get a response from Rip-It, and I'm not surprised. A response puts into writing something that might (theoretically) come back to bite them later. If I was their lawyer, I would advise them not to respond, too.

That said, the Rip-It helmet has a painted exterior finish from the factory (as do many helmets). IMO, the chance of air-brushed spray paint eating through the factory finish and harming the structural integrity of the helmet is pretty freakin' unlikely in the real world.

Also...Welcome to DFP. Enjoy the ride!

Thanks again!!!

 

[cuzmail]

I have a Cascade Pro Helmet I wear to pitch slowpitch and I did a little airbrush work to it since I got bored with the regular look. Its had a whole season of use on it, but still looks decent.

I know this isn't the exact topic, but figured I would share since we are talking about helmet painting and its slow in here...hahaView attachment 5148

Core,
That's not "a little airbrush work" !!!! Looks good !

 

[CoreSoftball20]

Core,
That's not "a little airbrush work" !!!! Looks good !

Thank you sir