Allerg3n Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Hi all, Quick question - I picked up a bottle of Rustoleum Leak Seal a week ago to line the interior of my ATA helmet. Application went fine - overspray came right off with some mineral spirits. The issue now though is that it's been a week and the fumes are still pretty strong when you put on the helmet...that won't do for trooping. I was wondering if anyone else has used this, and if so, how long it took for the fumes to dissipate. I'm thinking I may coat over the Rustoleum with Plasti-Dip as people have had generally good experiences with that as a liner, and hopefully it would seal in the fumes. Thoughts? Should I be more patient? I still have to build armor, so if I need to let the helmet sit for a month to air out I can go focus on other things. Thanks for your advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilmaan[TK] Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 (edited) For a couple of dollars you could try setting the helmet over one of these for a couple of days. It might pull the vapor smell out.. ---------- I have never tried it so im just taking a shot in the dark. Edited December 27, 2021 by gmrhodes13 link not working removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmosis[501st] Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 I have used Plasti-dip on the inside of a helmet which has an equally strong odor, but it went away after it fully cured. That took about 4 days but it did go away. I would think this would react the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allerg3n Posted May 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 Thanks guys. I've had my bucket mounted to a fan for the past several days and it's still as strong as ever...I'm tempted to sand out the interior and re-spray with Plasti-Dip, since everyone seems to love it. If anyone else is looking at Rustoleum Leak Seal for something like this though, I'd avoid it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allerg3n Posted June 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 Quick follow up - I strapped the helmet to a box fan and let it run for two weeks. The smell has mostly dissipated. Plasti-Dip is still probably a better option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usaeatt2 Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 Two weeks strapped to a running box fan? Wow. Thanks for following up on this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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