PRICING

Helmet paint is where drivers really get to show off their personality, and I make sure the process is as painless and efficient as possible. My goal is to integrate the client’s personal flair into each and every helmet, while maintaining a truly bespoke and contemporary final design.

• I DO NOT paint heavily used helmets. In order to ensure the final paint job is of the highest quality, it is recommended that you provide a brand new, solid-color helmet. If you need to purchase a helmet, Oktane is a dealer for Arai and Stilo helmets and accessories, and I would be happy to help you pick the right model for your needs.

• Please DO NOT send me a helmet without booking an appointment or contacting us first. Any helmet that shows up without a spot in the calendar, will be shipped back to you at YOUR cost.

• I DO NOT accept or paint helmet designs from third parties. Many third-party designers are not well-versed in the paint process or the translation of 2D flat design to 3D painted art, leading to design elements or effects that may simply be impossible to reproduce in paint. Oktane Visual is also well-known for a particularly unique style and aesthetic, and third party designs typically do not capture the style of work that Oktane Visual has built it’s brand on. Most of my clients come to me for an “Oktane helmet”, not to simply have me produce another designer’s vision. Fortunately, I provide a unique level of expertise, with formal training and a degree in graphic design, and actual on-the-job experience in the industry, as well as over 10 years of custom paint experience to guide you from your 2D design to your 3D painted helmet with the utmost level of competency.

• You are commissioning a very special and unique piece of custom personal artwork and my prices reflect that. I don’t copy designs, I don’t cut corners. This is truly a one-off piece of art for you and you alone.

THE DEAL.

For 2025 we will be experimenting with a new pricing structure designed to give all prospective clients the freedom to have their helmet customized in any way they can dream, without stressing too much about budget constraints. To do this, we are offering all paint jobs at a set price of $2200*. No upcharges, no nickel-and-diming, no hidden fees, no surprises. Anything you can reasonably dream up for your helmet design is fair game in this all-inclusive price.

*Bulk discounts are negotiable. Some restrictions may apply. Please contact us for more information.

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paint job options

Here are just a few examples of some of the special effects that we regularly do on helmets. There are many other special finishes, processes, paints and materials that can be done, so if you have a wild idea for something extra unique, just let us know.
Please note, as of 2024 we do NOT offer chrome finishes anymore due to durability concerns and complexity of the chroming process.

Metal flake/glitter

Old-school cool; a sparkly metallic basecoat, where actual flakes of metal or glitter are sprayed onto the helmet. Super cool in bright sunlight.

metal leafing

Another classic, hotrod-inspired effect. Actual gold, silver, or copper leaf is laid on the helmet. A variety of colors are available, and engine-turned texture can be done as well.

matte clearcoat

A timeless look, giving that nice luxurious satin sheen to the finished clearcoat.

Matte/gloss combo clearcoat

Kicking it up a notch, we mask off key areas of the design, leaving them glossy smooth, while other areas get a matte satin clearcoat. A subtle way to add texture and pop to certain design elements.

painted aero kit

Match your wing kit to the helmet design for a more complete-looking paint job. Unlike some painters, we paint everything separately, so if the wing cracks or falls off, there isn’t any whitespace left underneath.

holographic details

Using holographic metallic vinyl, we can apply patterns or highlight lines to the design, giving a sharp and vibrant accent that changes in the sunlight.

vectorizing logos or characters

Have a logo or image you want on the helmet, but don’t have access to the original design files? Not a problem. We can convert your .jpg or raster images to vector on our hourly rate.

Got any other crazy ideas you want to try? Let us know! We’re open to innovative and new techniques that haven’t been done before on helmets, and we are always eager to try new things!