n0c00lgamertag Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 I am at the point when it is time to put the lenses inside of the helmet, and want to know how different people do it so that I don't mess it up. I would like the lenses to be only semi-permanent, in case they scratch or break I don't want to have to do major surgery to replace them. Ok, go... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamJ[501st] Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 You can E6000 them in or even use velcro. Just don't use hot glue as it can melt your plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrooperVenger Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 Mine are held in with duck tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tray[TK] Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 i used hot glue and I didn't melt my plastic. It all depends on the material your kit is made of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1mpulseS0D Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 I screwed mine in with the screws holding the bucket together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoVATie[Admin] Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 I used hot glue and just glued them in without gluing the top of the lenses in place. They sit back a little from the faceplate (but you can't tell) and it gives a little ventilation to help with fogging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobojuice Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 I use hot glue. I just make sure to keep it at a lower heat so it doesn't melt the eyes. Alternatively you can use silicone. It takes a little longer to set, but once it does you're good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK5707[501st] Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 many people also make them one piece, wrapped around to the sides and screwed in with the ear screws. Also makes for easy replacement like you were asking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt black Posted July 31, 2011 Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 many people also make them one piece, wrapped around to the sides and screwed in with the ear screws. Also makes for easy replacement like you were asking for. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted July 31, 2011 Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 I've used the ear screws on one bucket, tape on another, and the original AP lenses with mirror lens material behind that. you can use many different ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilroy Posted July 31, 2011 Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 I used hot glue but only put little dabs of glue in a few places so it would be easy to pop out later if i wanted to change lenses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbonitekid Posted July 31, 2011 Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 many people also make them one piece, wrapped around to the sides and screwed in with the ear screws. Also makes for easy replacement like you were asking for. +2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n0c00lgamertag Posted July 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 Wow, thanks guys. Definitely many different ways of doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billhag Posted July 31, 2011 Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 David As others have said, the most screen accurate way is to use a strip of acetate / lighting gell and fix it to the machine screws that hold the ears on the inside of the helmet I personally would stay well away from hot glue, it’s unpredictable and messy, and I’ve yet to see a clean lens install with anyone using this stuff <_< Here’s couple of alternative methods that I’ve used over the years I used a foam neoprene surround and just stuck it in with heavy duty double sided tape And here’s my latest way . I use one of my little inventions called ‘Lid-Lashes’ (Patent Pending ) which gives you a clean, mean & green look with no mess and no fuss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK5707[501st] Posted July 31, 2011 Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 No kidding, people would buy those lid lashes LOL! Cool idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n0c00lgamertag Posted August 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 I certainly would... Let's see them in the Ongoing Project section! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZacMuleer[TK] Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 So, are the bottoms of the eye pieces not glued in? Just along the neoprene? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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