leather helmets

[xtremefire455]

I have a question. I saw on this site some time ago a thread about painting leather helmets. Now I cant seem to find it. Anyone know what kind of paint is used on leather helmets? Thanks in advance for the information.

[ehs7554]

"One Shot" sign enamel works very well. It is sold at thefirestore.com as leather helmet paint. You may be able to find it cheaper at a local arts and crafts or hardware store. I small can will do 2 or 3 helmets. If your brim bends from heat, it will crack some, but I have had no problem with big chips comming off(which is a big problem with the paint used from the factory now)

[dbier57]

If you want to be really traditional, you could go try and find a lead-based paint like cairns used to use before they switched to the Sherwin Williams flaky-as-hell enamel. if your not that committed, find a flat or matte high heat paint and finish it with an enamel clear coat. you will get a paint job that will hold up to some work and look new, but not so shiny you need your stunner shades.