CAIRNS HELMETS REPAINTING GUIDE

PLEASE NOTE: MSA/Cairns warranty will not cover damages to helmets repainted in the field by unauthorized, non-MSA/non-Cairns personnel.
Leather Helmet Painting Instructions
The following procedures are suggested for those wishing to repaint a structurally sound N6A Houston or a N5A New Yorker leather helmet. If there are any questions concerning the serviceability of the helmet, please contact MSA Fire Service Customer Service at 1-877-MSA-FIRE or .
STEP 1: / Before proceeding, inspect the helmet for damage. If there is any sign of burned or broken stitching, soft or cut leather, cracked leather, etc., the helmet should be repaired before proceeding.
STEP 2: / Remove front piece.
STEP 3: / Clean off the helmet with soap and water to remove as much surface dirt as possible. Use the minimum amount of water possible.
STEP 4: / Roughen the entire surface of the helmet with fine sandpaper, taking care to avoid excess sanding of the stitching.
STEP 5: / Apply one coat of the recommended primer. Allow to dry completely.
STEP 6: / With all surfaces of the helmet thoroughly dry and clean, apply the first coat of paint.
STEP 7: / Allow the helmet to dry thoroughly and apply the second coat of paint.
STEP 8: / After the second coat of paint is completely dry, put the front piece back on the helmet.
Recommended Paint/Primer and Colors
Sherwin Williams – KemLustral Enamel*
Primer / Paint
Gray E61 A 45
White E61 W 12
Red E61 R 26 / Gloss Black F65 B 1
Bright Blue F65 L 10
Gloss White F65 W 1
Lemon Yellow F65 Y 44
Vermilion (Red) F65 R 1
Due to the lack of control over conditions and methods used, MSA/CairnsHELMETS cannot guarantee the result of repainting helmets when performed in the field.
Fiberglass & Kevlar Helmet Painting Instructions
The following procedures are suggested for those wishing to repaint a structurally sound 1000, 1010, 990, 660C and HP3 helmets. If there are any questions concerning the serviceability of the helmet or if you would like Cairns to inspect the helmet, please contact MSA Fire Service Customer Service at 1-877-MSA-FIRE or .
STEP 1: / Before proceeding, inspect the helmet for damage. If there is any sign of a cracked or blistered shell the helmet should be evaluated by a Cairns representative before proceeding.
STEP 2: / Remove front piece.
STEP 3: / Clean off the helmet with soap and water to remove as much surface dirt as possible.
STEP 4: / Roughen the entire surface of the helmet with fine sandpaper, taking care to avoid excess sanding.
STEP 5: / Apply one coat of the recommended primer. Allow the helmet to dry completely.
STEP 6: / With all surfaces of the helmet thoroughly dry and clean, apply the first coat of paint.
STEP 7: / Allow the helmet to dry thoroughly and apply the second coat of paint.
STEP 8: / After the second coat of paint is completely dry, put the front piece back on the helmet.
*Cairns recommends the use of Sherwin Williams Super Acrylic Spray Enamel. Be sure to ask the Sherwin Williams representative what type of primer to use.
Due to the lack of control over conditions and methods used, MSA/CairnsHELMETS cannot guarantee the result of repainting helmets when performed in the field. MSA/CairnsHELMETS does not recommend the painting of a thermoplastic shell: 660 or 360 helmets