Both are a stupid idea.

Dont.

 

Do you still want to be the executive producer for my reality TV cycling show?

 

Use electrical tape instead.

 

Another great idea. What about vinyl siding though?

My only tip for plasti-dipping your helmet would be to take it off first.

 

ok the helmet idea i admit is stupid.

But what about coating chainstay. I think that's a better idea than duct tape don't you think?

 

Any you need to protect the chainstay on a single speed because.........????

 

lol...

You're hell bent on creating a mess for yourself. I say go for it, plasti-dip the living crap out of your bike, helmet and post pics here so we can see. If it works, you'll be the first one on here to have done it.

Myself? I'd just use a clear adhesive chainstay protector. Any LBS will have them on hand.

 

Buy a black helmet if you want a black helmet. Why did you buy a red and white? I assume it was cheap since you probably would not have spent $200-$400 on something you did not like.

 

because this helmet is not available in black at the moment.

[QUOTEl=darkdream;4551998]Buy a black helmet if you want a black helmet. Why did you buy a red and white? I assume it was cheap since you probably would not have spent $200-$400 on something you did not like.[/QUOTE]

 

For the chainstay, use the electrical tape that is used for outdoor electrical repairs. It adheres to itself. I use it on my mountain bikes. Usually can pick it up at Home Depot or Lowes.

 

Yes, this stuff.

 

18 months in the future. . . family is suing helmet company for $100 million. In a tragic bicycling accident, OP was wearing his helmet and fell onto his head. Family argues the helmet failed to provide the protection it was designed to provide. OP is a vegetable. Helmet company reports that OP coated the helmet in plastikote, which prevented the helmet from absorbing the impact as designed. Family contends that helmet company should have foreseen idiots coating helmets in plastikote because it looks cool.

Lawsuit is settled for undisclosed amount. In related news, the price of all helmets just increased.

 

Make sure you are wearing your helmet when you do this.
You get a sort of "custom" fit that way.

 

I'll agree that the helmet maybe a bit over the top but here's a complete bike dipped in plasti-dip and I think it looks quite good and unique.

How many owners have a custom paint job? -

 

I would say to wax your frame if you use electric tape so it will be easier to remove residue when the tape begins to fall apart.

 

Chances are that the solvent will melt the foam. Don't do it!

 

Buy the Plasti-Dip and a small piece of PVC pipe from the hardware store. Brush-on is one method of application so practice on the PVC pipe to see if brushing on leaves a smooth finish. I would use masking tape at each end to hopefully get a clean masking line. If the experiment fails, at least you didn't make a mess of your bike.

As for the helmet, if you don't like the color use Krylon or Rustoleum. They make special formulations for plastics and they're commonly available at the big box hardware stores, although the plastic formulations aren't necessary. If you have the patience to mask the foam from the shell all over your helmet you'll do a nice job. I just painted a pair of waterbottle cages and they came out looking good and durable.

 

I know this is a year old thread but...

I just painted a pair of waterbottle cages and they came out looking good and durable.

I was wondering about that... I've got a new carbon frame on the way and I'll be using my favorite cages, the King Cage Iris. They are stainless and I'm thinking that if I plasti dip them they could look pretty cool with the matte carbon frame. Functionally, I'm very curious just how durable the coating has been.

What kind of cages did you coat? How has the plast for held up? If you've got some pics I'd love to see 'em.

Thanks,
S

 

A lot of folks here seemingly don't know that Plasti Dip comes in a spray can, and folks use it for all types of modding (auto chrome black out, respraying flex bumpers, etc)
The spray can would work well for the chainstay.
If you masked the helmet off well so that it did not hit the foam it would work, this being said I'd go for a decent paint at this point.
I use plasti dip spray to add magnets to spokes (the long thin rare earth type, glue and wrap and coat with a few layers of plasti dip).

 

Cloth tap works great and provides significant protection.. Comes in black and is easy on easy off. I used it on my mountain bike but don't find it necessary on the road bike..


http://respinhi.info/newbaums-cloth-tape-light-blue-cloth-handlebar-

 

Something to consider: The primary reason we use hard-shell helmets instead of just the foam (or the old Lycra-covered versions) is because the ABS slides on the pavement rather than digging in and snapping your neck.

Something to think about before putting a substance designed for increasing grip on tool handles onto your helmet.

 

/end of helmet discussion. Chain stay, sure.

 

I plastidipped my bike awhile back, here's how I did it. It doesn't add a ton of protection, but does help with small dings and debris. Probably wouldn't hold up well to mountain biking.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neO0rG4h3lc

 

chain stay protector = old inner tubes and a couple zip ties. Quick and easy, can be removed for cleaning or when you sell the bike, and looks OK.

 

I'm thinkin Plastidip will make it difficult to get the bottle in due to the build up issues. And the fact plastidip peels off so easy. First time you put a bottle in, the stuff will most likely peel. Watch that video above ^^^^^, it comes right off with just a fingernail.

Here are some ideas; (warning you may be up all night thinking of the possibilities)

Look for the specific product called 'Metalcast' in this link
Dupli-Color :: Products

other ideas;
http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-t...coloring/paint-finishes/air-cure-aerosol-paints/aluma-hyde-reg-ii-prod1117.aspx

BROWNELLS ALUMA HYDE II AEROSOL, MATTE BLACK Reviews | Buzzillions.com

Manufacturer of DuraCoat Firearm Finishes:

DuraCoat Firearm Finishes

 

Why don't you just spray paint the helmet?

Just take the chain off the bike, then it will never cause any damage.

 

Why don't you just spray paint the helmet?

duriel, that ship done sailed. There is no more discussion about a helmet. Look at the dates, this Thread got dredged up from last yr. The specualtion has moved on to using Plastidip on bottle cages.

 

If you carefully read Peter's post about painting bottle cages it sounds as if he used 'real' paint and not the plastidip.

 

That may be the case, though I'm not quite so certain. I'd just like to hear from his experience directly.

Thanks for your suggestions above I've looked at a couple of the links and will check the rest out!

S

 

We've used plastidip for adding friction to stainless clamp surfaces and it folds up... okay. It worked better than the little silicone boot things that come on them that pull off pretty quick. I would think with the full wrap around of the bottle cage, it would stay a little better.

I think it is recommended that you score the surface of whatever you are dipping, might be a concern if your cages are nice. If you're dipping them, then I guess they probably around the nicest.

I have no experience with it but may be an option, the herculine truck bed liner that's at tractor supply. It won't be as soft but might serve the purpose.

With either, I would only use them on metal surfaces, they use a pretty strong organic solvent. Use in a well ventilated area.