Helmet Graphics Painting with Simon Murray

Simon Murray ‪@SMDesignsAirbrush‬ shows how to paint graphics on a racing helmet using Wicked Colors. This video covers the taping and masking techniques needed to paint automotive graphics and lettering for any project. www.creatextech.com

[@benjamindepew]

The Mixing Cup trick for perfect circles is brilliant. As a new painter, I’ve struggled badly with circles. Thanks for the pro tip.

[@CreatexColors]

Thanks for watching

[@clanmclaren1244]

Great video Simon.I need to put in an order soon

[@CreatexColors]

thank you

[@PopsiccDesigns]

Awesome video! I'm impressed that trigger style airbrush at 7:56 could spray autobourne sealer unreduced! I have a GSI Creos Ps-290 with a 0.5 needle/nozzle and it struggles to spray the wicked opaque's unreduced.

[@CreatexColors]

The No-Name MiniGun has a 0.7mm tip-size, perfect for shooting clear and paints like Wicked Opaque Colors without needed to reduce. Thank you. spraygunner.com/collections/airbrush-no-name-brand-trigger-type-airbrush/products/minigun-by-no-name-pistol-grip-trigger-type-fan-spray-hybrid-airbrush

[@deanbrown7643]

Hi there watched all your old stuff your custom work is phenomenal I am currently under the wing of your ex students , Rob dred fx custom paint and he's often told me to watch your vids , thanks for the tutorial 👌👌

[@CreatexColors]

hello, thank you for watching!

[@ethereal.airbrush]

Amazing video! I just wish there was more info on prepping the helmet, masking, primers/sealer, ground coat, tape used etc.

[@CreatexColors]

Simon is planning a follow-up video with more preparation & helmet assembly after paint information. Thanks for watching!

[@jasonbatchelor901]

hi Simon great vid very informative as always

[@CreatexColors]

thank you!

[@MatteLson66]

Another way to avoid paint creep is to spray a light coat of 4040 Bleed checker or 4030 before the paint. I have done that many times with perfect results.

[@CreatexColors]

excellent, thanks for sharing that

[@EdderAguilera-ve2fk]

Nice video, thanks.....what kind of vinyl brand/model u use for stencils in very small detail? thanks

[@BunyipToldMe]

I'd be very interested to know where to get the stencils for the "Gulf" graphic, or whether they and others can be made.

[@CreatexColors]

Simon made the Guld stencil, thanks.

[@paulhatch9020]

Great vid Simon,dam u make it look so easy. Can’t wait to get to yr helmet class 🇬🇧

[@CreatexColors]

thanks for watching

[@johnnybrigham8754]

Simon what guns did you use also the airbrush model used and point thanks alot johnny.

[@CreatexColors]

In order: Iwata LPH-80 with a E4 cap 1.2mm tip-size for the blue, then the SprayGunner MiniGun for orange sealer & pearl and No-Name airbrush for the black. Thank you.

[@ethereal.airbrush]

Would you say 1 hour dry time to tape over all Wicked paints is sufficient? Or is a longer dry time ideal? Thanks!

[@CreatexColors]

Depends, but when applied over AutoBorne Sealer, mixed 10% per vol. with 4030 Balancing Clear, sprayed at 70 deg. F, and ~ 50% humidity, and (importantly) re-coat times are enough to allow each coat to dry matte, 1-hour air cure after the last coat is applied is generally long enough so that its safe to tape & mask without peeling the paint. This is set-forth in our application guide available at www.creatextech.com. Thank you.

[@paulphillipspaintwork]

Manufacturers recommendations 🤣 We spray at 40psi 🤘🤘🤘

[@CreatexColors]

Simon's old 40 psi advice has been updated to follow the spray-gun manufacturer's recommended psi setting, especially when spraying Createx paints mixed with 4030 Balancing Clear or 4050 UVLS Gloss Clear. Thank you.

[@jazmynmattie544]

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