coastguy111

if the wrap is printed on a premium cast vinyl and protected by a cast laminate, it should hold up for years. Wrapping vehicles, if taken care of can, can last the owner/business up to 10 years

Without a doubt.. with advancement in the graphic design software programs and a skilled designer is the first step. Couple that with experience actually applying the printed graphics is an art/skill in and of itself.

Price wise it's also a benefit as the most it would cost should come out to $400 on the high end. And that's a professional, doing the design and. Application, where comparatively you would probably spend double that minimum for a highly detailed fully painted mask.   Just make sure you do your due diligence when deciding on which route you want to go, ask the designer for references of their  past work and make sure to ask specific important questions.

If you need more guidance just let me know.

On 5/21/2017 at 9:45 AM, SaveByRichter35 said:

Do people usually clear coat over the vinyl or just leave it exposed and hope for the best?

If done correctly, the graphics are printed on a cast vinyl and then laminated (would be like a clear coat as it's main purpose is to protect the graphics as well as allow for customization... ex- gloss, matt, carbon fiber, chrome, etc.) with a cast laminate. Make sure you ask about the type of vinyl and laminate they are using if deciding to have your mask wrapped. Cast is the best for protection and will last the longest.   If you really wanted to go even further with it for protection you could ceramic coat it. But probably not worth the expense.

21 minutes ago, TitanG said:

If you need CSA approved though only the OTNY Masks sold by Don Simmons are certified and not the Fusion masks as far as I know, and Coveted does not currently have a certified mask (they do manufacture masks for OTNY and Masked Marvel as far as I know).

Masked marvel.. thank you. That's what I meant but for some reason said Coveted.

On 8/12/2017 at 6:02 AM, bunnyman666 said:

That would almost convince me to get a paint job! Being a HUGE Looney Tunes fan, especially Bugs (he's been my guide in how to deal with bullies). 

But I'd never wear it 'cos I did not want to risk chipping the paint!

Great execution! Bravo!!!!

For those that are concerned about having their expensive custom helmet paint job chipped, you can actually have it wrapped in a clear film just as they do with all expensive luxury/exotic vehicles. Its called PPF(paint protection film), with Suntek being one of the bigger recognizable names.

They also are popular with window tinters because they can get the film with different intensity of shades, have solar properties popular both for auto and installed in home Windows.

Some contain a ceramic feature that can actually stop or deflect anything from someone trying to break in by smashing your window, up to a degree of being ballistic proof.  

At minimum, adding a laminate, just like what you would put onto a printed vinyl wrap not only will protect a paint job or vinyl wrap, if you do take a slapper to the head and it leaves a minor blemish, all you have to do is hit it with a hair dryer for a few minutes and let the self-healing properties of the laminate do it's job.

Some have questioned adding a laminate to a vinyl printed wrap. It's worth it,  if for nothing else to just give you that extra piece of mind.  Not to mention all the new creative options you have nowadays that can take your helmet graphics to a level that can be hard to come by and make it really unique. You don't even have to have custom graphics on your helmet to make it unique and one of a kind (luster laminates, carbon fiber, brushed steel, colored chrome, etc. 

On 8/17/2017 at 9:55 AM, cedric35 said:

Hey guys,

I'm kind of stuck between a rock and hard place as it were.

My faithful Hackva developed a crack near one of the screws late in the winter season (straight through the shell) so I have to get a new one.

Looking for something with similar protection, but I'm not feeling all that confident with the choices in my price range ($500).

Unfortunately, a Protechsport is not option because I play in Ottawa, ON and everything has to be CSA.

I've been also searching for used pro models but not having any luck.

I play once a week beer league with players varying degrees of skill.

Looking at a Sportmask X8 or a CCM 1.9.

Can anyone offer any opinions on these two or something else I might have not considered.

Thanks

Cedric

OTNY, Coveted, and the ones Don Simmons carries are priced vert well for the amount of positive feedback I've read on them.