Cheap Customizing Options for Kids Scooters

Jaipi Sixbear
Kids love scooters. They are cheap, trendy and a fun way to get around. Customizing a kids scooter to suit their needs is a great creative outlet for them. Kids can pick from many cheap options to make scooters original and personal. Kids scooters can be wild and crazy or subtle and sleek. Customizing kids scooters on the cheap doesn't have to be cutesy, but it can be if that's the look kids want.

Kids may love their scooters, but hate the paint color. Maybe the used scooters cheap paint job has become worn or rusted. Painting scooters in kids favorite colors is a cheap customizing option. Begin by masking and sanding the scooter. Then remove all traces of paint shavings and such with a damp cloth or tacky cloth.

There are several types of paint that can be used in customizing scooters. A cheap alternative is enamel spray paint. This is widely available at craft and paint stores. When customizing with cheap enamel spray paint be sure to test spray first and use fluid motions while spraying. Paint should be completely dry before removing masking.

Add a cheap basket or case to kids scooters for customizing storage options. Several are available here. Kids need storage for their school supplies, as well as games and such they may be taking to a friends house. Kids might also like customizing with saddle bags for overnight trips. Scooters can be fitted with any number of cheap storage options.

Helmets can be purchased to match a scooters customizing job. Check out the great selection here. Some are quite cheap but all are DOT approved. Kids will love choosing a helmet from this site. Scooters are slow moving vehicles, but keep in mind, the other traffic is not. Kids safety should always be of utmost importance, especially when riding bikes or scooters.

Another fabulous way of customizing kids scooters is with stickers and decals. A wide variety is available here. Kids can work on customizing scooters themselves with these cheap decals and stickers. Tank decals look like those airbrush painted motorcycle designs but much less expensive. You may have seen these on kids scooters and been jealous yourself.

Cheap license plate frames can be used for customizing kids scooters. Some of the frames here are lit. This is a great way to make kids stand out from the crowd. Who wouldn't want a customized license plate for scooters on their bike. Kids don't have cars yet so these little details give them pride in ownership and in themselves. Check out some customizing options for kids scooters today.

Sources :

www.scooterworks.com

www.thisnext.com

store.scootertronics.com

www.heeters.com

Published by Jaipi Sixbear - Featured Contributor in Lifestyle

Jaipi is the author of "Creating Your Own Aura of Happiness" This award winning web writer is co-owner of several writing websites. She's a featured parenting contributor on Yahoo! Shine and Yahoo! Voices. S...   View profile

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  • Bobby Tall Horse 3/11/2009

    Great article on scooters..thanks!

  • Erin Thursby 3/11/2009

    Wow. Might be a fun project to do with your kids.

  • 3lilangels 3/11/2009

    how fun, super ideas!

  • C. Jeanne Heida 3/10/2009

    these are the greatest ideas!!

  • Maria Roth 3/10/2009

    How fun! I expect my son will be out on his scooter a lot now that the weather's warming up. :)

  • Aaron Tadeo 3/10/2009

    Yes. Safety first! :)

  • Allene Newberg Bilodeau 3/9/2009

    Glad you talked abt the safety helmets!

  • Gayle Crabtree 3/9/2009

    Cute ideas. Kids are sure to love any of these!

  • Justice Lives Not 3/9/2009

    This is as awesome as putting baseball cards in your spokes! Cool stuff!

  • Linda Johnson 3/9/2009

    Cool beans.

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