Helmet Painting Artists?

[Ralph Z.]

I know this topic has been raised before. but it has been some time since I last saw it discussed. It seems that helmet painters come and go.

So, who do you recommend for helmet painting? Yeah, I know about Troy Lee Designs but I'm not spending that kind of cash.

Thanks in advance for your help.

[Maciej]

I know this topic has been raised before. but it has been some time since I last saw it discussed. It seems that helmet painters come and go.

So, who do you recommend for helmet painting? Yeah, I know about Troy Lee Designs but I'm not spending that kind of cash.

Thanks in advance for your help.

I've seen nothing but great work from Savage Designs.

www.savagedesigns.com

[Keith Carter]

Indocil Art, Razor Image, and Shark are some other names you can look at to suit your taste.

[Keith Carter]

Just found this as well...

http://bellracing.com/painters

[cbruce644]

From a previous post:

"I went a slightly different route by going to a local tattoo artist who did airbrushing on the side. Being a used helmet, I sanded & filled some small holes then turned it over to him. I gave him a few pics of what I like, but him being an artist of which he reminded me, he had pretty free reign. My only request was basically I liked flames, flags,,etc. - just no skulls, crossbones,,. Overall very happy with the finish. $200 out the door which included clear-coat & 1 week turn."
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[grapefarmeral]

Andy Lutz Art. Find him on facebook

[rmccown]

Our own benevolent dictator did helmets for a while, but I dont know if he's still in the biz...

[Speed Sport Engineering]

I'll second the opinion on Savage Designs. I had Mike Savage do mine last time and was very impressed. I can post pictures if anyone is interested.

One word of advice though - any of the major painters will require a long lead time. Don't tell any of them you need it back 2 days before a race....or you stand a good chance of not getting it. Tell them your race is about a month ahead of when it actually is. Plan on it taking at least 2 months, and don't wait until March to send it.

[Keith Carter]

One word of advice though - any of the major painters will require a long lead time. Don't tell any of them you need it back 2 days before a race....or you stand a good chance of not getting it. Tell them your race is about a month ahead of when it actually is. Plan on it taking at least 2 months, and don't wait until March to send it.

That's for sure. Painters are definitely on their own clock.

[Keith Carter]

Our own benevolent dictator did helmets for a while, but I dont know if he's still in the biz...

He's currently living out of a hotel in Iowa or something with a new job... I doubt he would be looking to paint anything.

[swiftdrivr]

Look up the thread "post your helmet art here". Mine was done by WickedColor [or WickedKolor]. Joshua did a good job, and on time.

[Ralph Z.]

Talked with Mike at Savage this morning. This guy is really into his craft. Does helmets for a lot of the big name racers. Not cheap, but it looks like he pays attention to detail and has great designs.

Like beautiful race cars, I consider helmets artwork. I like seeing a well painted helmet at the track.

[Dave Welsh]

Checkout Don Johnson at airbrushgallery.com. Don does awesome work, quickly, and at fair prices

[dc]

As someone who wouldn't easily turn over his helmet to anyone, I would send anything I couldn't do myself to http://www.censportgfx.com.

Brilliant work. Not cheap, but no art isn't cheap.