Boba_Skywalker3 Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Does anyone know of a tutorial that shows how to put on rubberized undercoating to the inside of the Helmet? is the undercoating worth it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solcar23[TK] Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Ahhh, yes! I'd like to know this as well, especially since I already have a can waiting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobojuice Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 (edited) ------------"Yah, ya got yer, this loaded here, this has yer independent, uh, yer slipped differential, uh, yer rack-and-pinion steering, yer alarm and radar, and I can give it to ya with a heck of a sealant, this TruCoat stuff, it'll keep the salt off..." I just spray mine with a flat black on the inside. It's mainly for people who troop. The bright white from the inside will allow light to reflect on your face. When a little kid looks up he'll see it, painting the inside black helps prevent this. It's also the reason people put screens behind their frowns. Painting the inside black and screens are in no way accurate, afaik. Edited July 24, 2021 by gmrhodes13 link not working removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boba_Skywalker3 Posted February 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Sweet thank you! Would it be a good idea to spray the inside black before I cut out the eyes and the teeth? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NastyNoah[TK] Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Sweet thank you! Would it be a good idea to spray the inside black before I cut out the eyes and the teeth? Thanks! I have never painted the inside but think now before you cut out any parts would be the best time to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boba_Skywalker3 Posted February 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 What about helmet pads? Where can I get them and what kind do I need? (Link?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinSivertsen[501st] Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 I bought MICH pads from "the bay of e", it's a modular system of different sized pads that attach with velcro and placed any way you want for a tight fit, it's not screen accurate, but it's really comfortable and looks nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tray[TK] Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 i use rubberized undercoating and it is awesome. Mask the outside of the helmt real good before you spray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boba_Skywalker3 Posted February 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 (edited) Sweet thanks everyone! How much on average do these MICH helmet pads cost? Edited February 2, 2012 by Boba_Skywalker3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinSivertsen[501st] Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 They're not that expensive. Just browse around until you find some that look good and are at a good price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spectre Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 You can also find the screen accurate and pretty efficient clover foam padding on Trooperbay's store. It's up to you what you choose to use though. Mine's just some butchered foam that holds the helmet straight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobojuice Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 I use t-ball helmet foam pads. You can get the helmets at wallyworld for 5-10 bucks and they've got enough foam for 2+- helmets. I just hot glue them in and I'm done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walt[501st] Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 i was going to try spay on truck bed liner then sand it flat...i will try a sample and post it as soon as i can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopar McNeer Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 I just used some Krylon Fusion (paint for plastics) in Satin Black. Sprayed mine before I trimmed out the face plate (eyes, teeth, etc). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobojuice Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 i was going to try spay on truck bed liner then sand it flat...i will try a sample and post it as soon as i can There's a guy in my garrison that did it with bed liner. Looked pretty slick. Just make sure you wash the inside of the helmet first and prime it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmosis[501st] Posted March 29, 2012 Report Share Posted March 29, 2012 (edited) Just another idea.....I have used plasti-dip. It is a rubberized, thick liquid used for making comfort handles on hand tools. It's available at Home Depot in the spray paint section. After thoroughly washing off any mold release and lightly sanding the inside of the helmet, I brushed on small sections and imbedded pieces of cheesecloth for the look of a lining or Kevlar or fiberglass. It dries in a couple hors and cures overnight. A second coat after all is done and it gives a really cool effect to the inside plus adds a little density to the overall helmet. Edited July 24, 2021 by gmrhodes13 link not working removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boba_Skywalker3 Posted May 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 Sweet! Thanks guys!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BananoPower22[TK] Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 (edited) My padding's nothing fancy AT ALL. Just pieces of foam velcroed to the the inside. It isn't sreen accurate, it's not pleasant to the eye BUT it keep the helmet in place Edited July 24, 2021 by gmrhodes13 link not working removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilboy[501st] Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 I use spray-on Plasti-dip on all my helmets, especially if I have any fiberglass or ends of screws inside... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boba_Skywalker3 Posted June 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 (edited) On 2/2/2012 at 2:09 AM, bobojuice said: ----------- "Yah, ya got yer, this loaded here, this has yer independent, uh, yer slipped differential, uh, yer rack-and-pinion steering, yer alarm and radar, and I can give it to ya with a heck of a sealant, this TruCoat stuff, it'll keep the salt off..." I just spray mine with a flat black on the inside. It's mainly for people who troop. The bright white from the inside will allow light to reflect on your face. When a little kid looks up he'll see it, painting the inside black helps prevent this. It's also the reason people put screens behind their frowns. Painting the inside black and screens are in no way accurate, afaik. Did you have to prepare the plastic in anyway? What spray paint did you use? Edited July 24, 2021 by gmrhodes13 link not working removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiassontimothy Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 For those looking to buy MICH pads, Being in the military, I have already installed them. They not only look good but are very comfortable. A brand new set sealed can run roughly $30 for a set of 6 pads, One large circular, on large back and four mini pads for the side. You can find them at almost any army surplus for much less as I bought mine for $3.00 for the whole set. I hope this helps some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dm101[TK] Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 I use t-ball helmet foam pads. You can get the helmets at wallyworld for 5-10 bucks and they've got enough foam for 2+- helmets. I just hot glue them in and I'm done. HA HA....I thought my wife and I were the only ones that called wal-mart ... WallyWorld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyone Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 (edited) On 6/19/2012 at 5:56 AM, Chiassontimothy said: For those looking to buy MICH pads, Being in the military, I have already installed them. They not only look good but are very comfortable. A brand new set sealed can run roughly $30 for a set of 6 pads, One large circular, on large back and four mini pads for the side. You can find them at almost any army surplus for much less as I bought mine for $3.00 for the whole set. I hope this helps some. i was looking for pads for my ATA helmet first i checked the pads included inside the latest mich airsoft helmet -------- Edited July 24, 2021 by gmrhodes13 link not working removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawkTrooper Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 That is a nice find. Thank you, Manuel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyone Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 (edited) yea and i have found that the user Dearmeat already installed the same pads in his helmet here: http://www.whitearmo...?showtopic=9529 so cool - Edited July 24, 2021 by gmrhodes13 link not working removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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