painting my helmet

[Mac_48]

sorry if this is in the wrong section, but I thought painting would be here.  So when I bought my helmet, I was in a rush cause I was late to my msf class and needed a helmet, so I grabbed the first one that fit reasonably well.  that just so happened to be a CL-15.  I have no complaints with how the helmet fits, but the flames on the sides have been pissing me off more and more so I have decided to paint it flat black.  I know that there are a few good painters on this board and I thought it would be cool if you guys could give me instructions on how to paint it like how to mask it and what to use to sand and paint it.  will I need primer? I want this to be able to hold up well.  I just want it to be flat black.  thanks for the help!

[herm]

you might want to post in the DIY painting tips thread. its at the top of the tech section

[Mac_48]

thanks, I posted it over there