Helmet design guides
How to lay out a livery, pick colours that read at speed, paint a real shell safely, and get your design into the sims. Each guide links straight into the editor so you can try the idea on a 3D helmet.
Design basics · 7 min
How to Design a Racing Helmet, Step by Step
Plan a racing helmet design that works: concept, colours, the five zones of the shell, numbers and text, finishes, and checking every angle in 3D.
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Inspiration · 6 min
Helmet Design Ideas: 24 Liveries to Try
24 concrete helmet livery ideas, from centre stripes and two-tones to flames, shards and splatter, with notes on colour, finish and how to build each one.
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Colour · 6 min
Choosing Helmet Colours That Read at Speed
How to pick helmet colours: contrast, visibility on track and on camera, schemes that work, and when to use gloss, matte, metallic or fluo.
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Real paint · 7 min
How to Paint a Helmet: Planning, Masking, Safety
Plan a real helmet paint job: templates, masking, materials, keeping the shell and certification intact, when to use a pro painter, and when to wrap.
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Sim racing · 6 min
iRacing Helmet Design: How Custom Paints Work
How custom helmets work in iRacing: the built-in paint shop, helmet TGA files, Trading Paints, and planning your design in 3D before you paint it.
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Sim racing · 5 min
Sim Racing Helmet Designs: Which Games Allow Them
Which sim racing games let you design your own helmet, and how: iRacing, Gran Turismo 7, Assetto Corsa Competizione and Automobilista 2.
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Motocross · 6 min
Motocross Helmet Graphics: Designing for MX
Design motocross helmet graphics that suit the shape: the peak, chin bar and vents, graphics kits versus paint, and where to put your number.
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Karting · 6 min
Kart Helmet Design: Numbers, Juniors and Budget
Practical kart helmet design: making your number and name readable, what junior drivers tend to run, and paint options that suit a karting budget.
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