doing a wrap on a fire helmet

[ff-extreme 6]

I'm looking for a little guidance, I have done a vehicle wrap in the past and I use Oracal's Orajet 3551G when I do. I was asked to do a wrap on a fire helmet. This thing is kicking my butt! I guess the small size and the shape is what the problem is. I was looking for any suggestions as to tips and stuff on how to handle it. I did a search for videos for wrapping a motorcycle gas tank as I assume it would be similar but didn't find any. Has anyone done a helmet of gas tank before?

[jeremySI 18]

helmets are like the hardest thing you could ever try to wrap perfectly, thank god it isnt a motorcycle helmet you are doing

[Wes Phifer 0]

I read somewhere (but haven't tried it) to attach the vinyl to a hoop slightly larger than the helmet and push the helmet through it.  Sound crazy to me but I've heard it works.  Looks like it would stretch it alot but I guess you will have to strech it to get a flat piece on a round helmet.  Has anyone else heard of this?

[midwaste 4]

I read somewhere (but haven't tried it) to attach the vinyl to a hoop slightly larger than the helmet and push the helmet through it.  Sound crazy to me but I've heard it works.  Looks like it would stretch it alot but I guess you will have to strech it to get a flat piece on a round helmet.  Has anyone else heard of this?

That sounds like a good idea.  Maybe also use a hair dryer to warm the vinyl and help press it down.  I would also probably use some 3M Primer 94 in the roots of the bends to keep it from pulling up.  Might take a few tries...

Obviously, I wouldn't recommend they actually use this helmet..

[tekcorps 50]

Fire helmet = fireman's helmet?

If so, my concern would be how the wrap would hold up if used in the line of duty. Catch fire, melt etc...

[ff-extreme 6]

Thanks for the ideas Ill have to play around and report back. The helmet would not be used in th line of duty it is a collection piece.

[kburk 2]

A friend of mine does loads of helmets He masks the small print and such

airbrushes the rest then clear coats the works very sweet work here is a link

http://www.axegraphics.ca 

Good luck

Keith