MET Parachute - Bolt Mod

[Ben]

The raw unfinished aluminum bolts that attach the lower face guard seem out of place on such a quality lid esp. on a black helmet; so, I powder coated them.

Original:

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Original unfinished looking bolts:


600 grit sandpaper prep, followed by 1500:


Detail of surface post-prep:


Attached bolts on armature hooks:

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Out of the oven:


Close up:


Lookin' good:


Color changing candy powder:

[Ben]

Much better!


Another color changing close up:

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Voila!


Much better:


Candy:

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