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theta03 Newbie
Joined: 20 Mar 2006 Posts: 22
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Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2006 1:50 am Post subject: Visors for helmet |
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What is the way that anybody made the visors for the helmet _________________ theta03 leader of theta squad |
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jegner Site Admin
Joined: 30 May 2003 Posts: 2144 Location: Texas, USA
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Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2006 8:29 am Post subject: |
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I found some thin acrylic at the hobby store. Look in the stained glass window section. Then, a trip to an auto parts store, I found some green limo tint film. I also got a window tint film kit to make the application easier. I then take the acrylic, peel off the protective plastic film and spray it down with some soapy water as per the window tint film instruction. Next cut some of the tint, peel off the backing, and apply. Then squeegie out the air bubbles before the soapy water dries. Then trim to newly made visor material to fit your helmet. If this is not dark enough, add a second layer of tint. When installing, be sure the tint is on the outside.
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thebluecanary Expert
Joined: 02 Feb 2006 Posts: 123 Location: St. Louis, MO
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Israel franco Novice
Joined: 22 Sep 2005 Posts: 51 Location: mexico d.f.
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Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 1:01 pm Post subject: |
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i use exact the same way jegner but it is a flat lenses isnt? you try to thermoforming some dark acrilic to make the bubble lens?? |
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jegner Site Admin
Joined: 30 May 2003 Posts: 2144 Location: Texas, USA
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Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 1:18 pm Post subject: |
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Yes, I used flat acrylic with green window tint film. Now that I can dye plastic, my next helmet upgrade will be the PETG dyed dark green! |
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Israel franco Novice
Joined: 22 Sep 2005 Posts: 51 Location: mexico d.f.
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Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 1:29 pm Post subject: |
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sorry but i dont know the meaning of PETG dyed |
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