Re: Paint is Chipping on the Helmet - Stacia

[Guest guest]

Stacia,

I understand being nervous, we actually had a craft artist paint it

since I was too afraid. If you don't like it you can always spray a

coat of primer back on it and put on some stickers.

is at a great age for correction! Which CT are you going to?

& Aidan in CT

Doc Band Grad

> > >

> > > Hi,

> > >

> > > I had my son Jack's helmet painted this Saturday. Basically,

> three

> > > coats of acrylic paint were used followed by two coats of a

clear

> > > spray sealant. We let the helmet dry all night b/c it didn't

seem

> > to

> > > be getting hard. We also kept it off Jack until he went to

sleep

> on

> > > Sunday night to make sure it was thoroughly dry.

> > >

> > > Overnight he must have been scratching at the helmet b/c the

> paint

> > has

> > > chipped off in several places. Is there a specific type of

> sealant

> > > that anyone can recommend to prevent the paint from chipping?

> > Should I

> > > use a paint on sealant vs. a spray on sealant?

> > >

> > > Kate

> > > mom to Jack

> > > 8 months

> > > Plagiocephaly

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > For more plagio info