Are fighter pilots allowed to paint their helmets?

Question

Are fighter pilots allowed to paint their helmets?

Answer 1

Not anymore.

Answer 2

Yes, I have Goat$e airbrushed on mine. It's all about how you "pay off" the higher up's.

Answer 3

Generally, they are not painted but "taped" with reflective tape.  Per regs (Navy/Marine Corps), white reflective tape has to cover 100% of the helmet.  Colored tape can only cover 40% of the white tape.  This is so that the helmet can be visible at night.  Which is a necessity if you are bobbing around on the ocean at night looking to be "fished" out.