Matthew Haynes Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Are stickers allowed on crash helmets used in MSA events? I want to use vinyl stickers on a fibreglass helmet. (I'm not worthy of a lawnmower sticker...yet!) All I can find in the blue book is below, which refers to damage caused rather than simple application of stickers. 10.3.3 (f) Some moulded plastic helmets although they meet approved standards can be seriously damaged by substances such as petrol, paint, adhesives, cleaning agents and stickers (not the MSA Stickers) – such damage may not always be apparent; however, crazing or obvious dulling of the surface finish could indicate serious structural weakening of the helmet and is likely to result in the scrutineer removing the MSA sticker and impounding the helmet for the event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Algar - Competition Secretary Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 It's not a great idea and can be a problem with some scrutineers. Interestingly as they worry you may be trying to hide damage underneath it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maurici Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 I do have a pretty big sticker in my carbon helmet (in the chin) and never been said anything about it in two years... Let me know what color you want the lawnmower... XD However, I think it will depends what kind of sticker and so. normally letering or logos, with cutted vinyl, will not be able to hide anything anyway as they don't have background. I would apply the common sense here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Algar - Competition Secretary Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 1 hour ago, maurici said: I do have a pretty big sticker in my carbon helmet (in the chin) and never been said anything about it in two years... Let me know what color you want the lawnmower... XD However, I think it will depends what kind of sticker and so. normally letering or logos, with cutted vinyl, will not be able to hide anything anyway as they don't have background. I would apply the common sense here. Good point Maurici, cut vinyl is easy to see no damage underneath, so should be fine. Think chin area as well is maybe not considered as critical but who knows. I have seen a scrutineer being very unhappy about a sticker on a helmet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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