Race Paint

from £350

Functional. Clean. Eye-Catching.

Race Paint is designed for competition use, fast-roads, and race-replica’s where clarity, durability, and budget control are priorities.

Typically includes:

• Simple layouts and colour schemes

• Solid colours, fades, stripes, and basic graphics

• Combination of paint and high-quality decals where appropriate

• Numbers, names, and sponsor logos

• Gloss gun finish 

Important notes:

• Race helmets are not flat and polished

• Finish is professional and durable, optimised for go rather than show

• Ideal for racers, track-day riders, and fast-road builds wanting a proper job without unnecessary labour

This tier provides the most efficient route to a sharp, professional result.

Custom Paint

From £650

Fully painted. Fully bespoke.

Custom Paint represents the majority of work undertaken at X-Paint and is the level most commonly featured in the gallery.

This tier is for clients who want a one-off helmet designs specifically for them, with greater depth, detail, and finish quality. This is traditional helmet paint, it’s all airbrush and paint and you will see it in every race paddock be it two wheels or four. If you want to make a statement you are in the right place.

Typically includes:

• Fully painted helmet

• Airbrush work throughout

• Layered colours and detailing

• Minimal reliance on decals unless absolutely required by design

• Machine-polished gloss finish

Positioning:

• One-off custom builds

• Balanced between art, durability, and cost

• Suitable for road riders, collectors, serious custom project and semi and pro competitors.

This tier offers the best balance of individuality, finish, and value.

Show Paint

From £1250

Maximum detail. No compromises.

Show Paint is the highest tier and is reserved for projects where time, complexity, and finish take priority over speed or budget.

These helmets are nothing short of statement pieces.

Typically includes:

• Complex airbrush artwork

• Multi-layer designs and specialist finishes

• Extended preparation and refinement

• Flattened, refined, and fully polished surfaces

• Significant time investment

Positioning:

• Display-level finish

• Branding projects, collectors, special commissions or just because you can.

• Not rushed and not repeatable

This tier exists for clients who want the highest level of finish possible and understand the time involved in achieving it. This is art.

Workflow, Turnaround, and Queue System

All helmet paintwork operates on a first-come, first-served queue basis.

• When your helmet arrives, it is logged into the production queue

• You are informed of your position in that queue

• Work progresses transparently and in order

Once your helmet reaches the front of the queue and work begins, typical turnaround is approximately one week, depending on complexity and tier.

Deadlines and Priority Scheduling

Where fixed deadlines are required, priority scheduling can be arranged by extending working hours rather than displacing existing jobs.

• Deadline scheduling: £100

• Emergency / short-notice scheduling: £250+

Priority work may involve evenings, weekends, or overnight sessions to meet required timeframes. 

Specialist Finishes

Specialist finishes such as pearls, candies, metallics, chromes, and matte lacquers require additional preparation, controlled application, and extended curing and finishing time. These processes are more labour-intensive, less forgiving, and often involve multiple stages to achieve consistency and durability. As a result, projects incorporating specialist finishes are priced accordingly and will sit above the base price for the relevant tier.

A Note on Pricing

This guide exists to provide clarity and avoid misunderstandings.

All projects are quoted individually based on design, finish, and requirements.
If you are unsure which tier is appropriate for your project, guidance will be provided before any work begins.