I have the same helmet. When I got it I was very unhappy to say the least. The craftsmanship was very poor. It was very thin. I was in the process of getting my money back when I left it on the edge of a table and my dog knocked it off. It broke, cracked the back of the dome open. I believe in the I break I buy thing. So I kept it, spent time applying bondo, then I put another layer of thin fiber glass in it to make it stronger. I would advise this if you keep the helmet. They coffee table mine fell off of is only 2 1/2 feet high above carpet of all things. I'm still in the process of painting it, but I agree with shorttimer that once you get paint on it it looks much better. However if you can get your money back and get a helmet here on the board, do it. I've had horrible luck on ebay, and very good luck with things I've aquired through members here. Just my 2 cents.