custom goalie mask design and vinyl decal kits (2024)

FAQs

Can you vinyl wrap a goalie mask? ›

We can wrap any kind of goalie mask whether including a Bauer, CCM, Warrior, Vaughn, Coveted, Sportmask, Pro's Choice etc. Compared to airbrush, vinyl wrapping costs a fraction of your money and time, yet the final product is virtually identical!

Measure where you want to place each decal first. Make sure your utility knife is sharp. Cut the vinyl lightly, you don't want to scratch your goalie mask. Use the blow dryer consistently throughout this process, especially when stretching over slopes and ridges.

It usually takes 2-4 weeks to paint a mask, from drop off to pick up/shipping. Wait time for bookings depend on the season.

Clear Coat Spray (best bet on this, go to a local automotive shop and have them clear coat your mask) Matte White Spray Paint (for a base layer) Sandpaper (super fine, this 46 pack is cheap)

How long do they last for? All of our decals are printed onto a NON-permanent vinyl. We found that it is much easier to apply and will not leave any left over residue on your goalie mask. I've personally left mine on for over a year now and its still in good shape.

Protective helmet manufacturers usually provide very specific instructions regarding paints, stickers, or decals that will not negatively affect the performance of a protective helmet.

Pressure-sensitive adhesive, non-metallic labels, or tape with self-adhesive backing are standard on most of today's hard hats. However, there are standard guidelines to follow: Do not use stickers to cover up hard hat damage, and place stickers at least three-quarters of an inch from the helmet's edge.

Jacques Plante was the first ice hockey goaltender to create and use a practical mask in 1959. Plante's mask was a piece of fiberglass that was contoured to his face. This mask later evolved into a helmet-cage combination, and single piece full fiberglass mask.

Today, casts are made with alginates, the same material used to make dental impressions. But goalies no longer just wear masks; they wear one-piece mask-helmet combinations with part of the mask being made of a stainless steel or titanium cage for better vision.

Use acrylic paints.

Racee likes to use enamel acrylic because it has a nice shine and adheres to the masks.

What were the original goalie masks made out of? ›

Birth of the First Mask

In 1959, Jacques Plante became the first NHL goalie to don a full mask in an NHL game after being struck by a shot in the first period. This mask, made of fiberglass, was snugly fitted to Jacques' face and was effective in protecting against shots in this age.

It is completely safe to vinyl wrap a helmet, in fact it is a better option than paint.

For a helmet wrap you want a very thin and highly flexible plastic or wrap vinyl that will stretch over curves. That's usually going to be cast vinyl. Calendared vinyl is cheaper, but usually far too thick for helmet wrap application.

A cast vinyl is a good fit for this application. Use one that is 2 mil with a permanent adhesive. Because of the abuse a helmet takes you'll also want to laminate any graphics with a cold lamination film.

Car vinyl wraps provide an added layer of protection for the original paintwork by shielding it from minor scratches, dirt, and UV rays. This means that when it's time to remove the wrap, the underlying paint will still be in pristine condition, potentially increasing the resale value of the vehicle.