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ReflectoSafety!

Step 3Stick dots on helmet!

Lady-bug stylin'

Now you will look rad when wearing your helmet, so you wont 'forget' about it & crack yer skull.

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9 comments

Apr 11, 2006. 3:05 PMjswilson64 says:

Stickers on helmets used to be a big no-no. The adhesive in the sticker can weaken the hardshell of some helmets. That is one item you DO NOT want to void the warranty on! Check with your helmet maker for stickerability - looking cool is great, but not at the expense of being dead.

Apr 27, 2006. 1:59 PMladyada (author) says:

oops. well. i retire my helmets pretty often. do you have any references for this? thanks

Apr 21, 2008. 5:28 AMdUc0N says:

So maybe put a layer of auto clearcoat on said helmet to prevent the adhesive chemicals from bothering the helmet shell directly?

Great instructable by the way... as a USAF guy, I can't help but be reminded of military fondness of reflective belts (powerpoint).

Apr 21, 2008. 5:39 AMdUc0N says:

Whoops... I noticed (after I posted) that I left some ambiguity there. For those who don't know, the USAF (and its sister services) use reflective belts as a safety tool so people on foot don't get run over by ignoramuses in traffic. Some higher-ranking individuals, however, get quite a bit too attached to them in the name of safety, and they're frequently required gear during twilight, in areas with no vehicle traffic, during combat exercises, and even in the middle of some war zones(!!).

Apr 9, 2006. 8:05 AM

Mark Rehorst says:

An alternative method is to use conspicuity tape. This is the stuff that trucks are required to use on trailers. Very efficient, and red and white alternating bands are reall attention grabbers. You can buy it in small quantities on ebay, but get more than you think you need, because once you start putting it on things, you can't stop!

May 4, 2007. 7:08 PMscole999 says:

We carry that material at www.colebrothers.com . You can get a big roll or a small roll or 18" sections.

Steve<br><br>Reflective Tape Store

Mar 22, 2007. 9:49 PMscole999 says:

Reflective Tape
Vinyl Stripes
You can get a roll of reflective tape at www.reflectivestore.com or www.vinylstripes.com . Cut it any length you need. You'll show up very well at night.

Mar 17, 2007. 12:11 PMBrennn10 says:

My bike has a leukoplakia!

Apr 17, 2006. 4:30 PMmontesol says:

gotta love mcmaster-carr.... I am in Chicago not far from their Naperville warehouse. I ordered the dots last night... I mean late last night Sunday, around midnight and they arrived today Monday!

Apr 14, 2006. 8:47 PMCupajo says:

You could also try sign and banner shops for reflective adhesive vinyl (designed for CAD cutters, the same stuff used on intertate signs). As I recall, it was available in 6 or 8 different colors.

Apr 13, 2006. 12:50 PM

xenobiologista says:

3m also makes a silvery reflective tape. I bought some at a bike shop and put it on my helmet. That red and white recumbent looks awesome. btw, Ladyada, I love your SpokePOV project...am planning to buy a kit once I've overhauled my old road bike.