I'd really like to see a video of priming and painting it!

I’ve done somewhere around 15-20 helmet refurbs (both mine and other members of my department) The easiest, and fastest way I’ve found to strip the paint…….. use a small torch, similar to one a plumber would use to solder pipes together. Heat small sections of the paint until it begins to bubble and stop. Do that to the entire helmet. The bubbling releases the paint from the shell perfectly. Once it has cooled completely the paint is very brittle and flakes right off. Then with a small, stiff bristle tooth brush get into the small creases along the ribs. Very little sanding is needed since the paint lifts off the leather and doesn’t need to be scraped away. Clean it up with a dust pan and broom or a shop vac. For painting I use high temperature black engine enamel. Multiple light coats dry much much faster than doing a somewhat thicker covering coat. It also was available in yellow. On a weekend day I would do 4-5 helmets. Word of caution… Do not hold the flame on the paint any longer than it takes to allow it to bubble! The leather will eventually burn if the flame is held in one place for too long, resulting in the need for a lot of sanding.

Love this video! This is really helpful and informational and I may give this a shot!

Really awesome video

That was an awesome video!!

When’s part 2! I’m getting a helmet I need to work on!

Hellz yeah !!! Great job and thank you for the video. Any advise on replacing the brass ring that holds the head band and ear flap

Nice Video Brother , I was going to Refurbish my N6a but got a Phenix TL2 leather helmet and love it , much lighter and all around nicer. i wish i had a Pre-MSA helmet.

Is it possible to condition the leather prior to painting to revitalize the leather? Or will the paint not stick as well, even after resting

Will this method work on the new leathers? I’ve got a2022 I need to go from red to black?

If you were to take the rivets out of the brass cap and eagle, what specific tool would you use to set the new rivets?

part 2?

I've heard of people using Citri-Strip and a lower pressure- pressure washer. Anyone else hear of that tactic?

Can you post a follow up video of the helmet?

I stripped my helmet, sanded it. Primed it and sanded it again. Sprayed it and now it’s bubbling. Any suggestions?

What flat black paint do you reccomend?

Part 2

you should power wash after the striping, it would probably make your life a lot easier

You ever paint it?

And that's it? Where is part 2?

How do I remove the riveted front holder?

Is it possible to paint a plastic helmet like the Cairns 660ce

Won’t this destroy the leather ?

how much does it cost to ship to Russia?

Never heard of "carns" I've heard of "ka rens"

Cairns, not Carns. Attention to detail, remember?