TK3118[501st] Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Hi guys ive owned a TE lid for about 4 years now only thing is Last year I moved house and had to pack the gear away until I got sorted, Well I got the TE out and its yellowed on me ive tried using nova polish on it but still no joy so what should i do next? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperTrooper Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Sounds like it's time for a repaint. But there is a bright side, look at the great painting tips and tutorials that have come out since you did it the first time 4 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebladejedi[TK] Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Hi guys ive owned a TE lid for about 4 years now only thing is Last year I moved house and had to pack the gear away until I got sorted, Well I got the TE out and its yellowed on me ive tried using nova polish on it but still no joy so what should i do next? You should hang your head in shame and to repent your sins pack it away again only this time send it to me Seriously though i think a new lick of paint and it will be like new, get painting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amish Trooper Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 lol...just not right firebladejedi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK3118[501st] Posted February 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 so should i sand it down first or what would you guys suggest ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drosch Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 I would use a 1200 grit or so and just knock the sheen off. Shiney is bad when you are painting. You need the rough surface for the paint to stick to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewbacca Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 (edited) Just finished my bucket, and a repaint would make your lid spanky new again. A little work but you'll be happy at the end. Use the TE build for reference. Great info and there is good info for the painting-----------This is the only option you have Edited February 17, 2021 by gmrhodes13 link not working, removed gmrhodes13 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtydave Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 A member at thepropden.com used formula 409 to clean off yellowing under the brow trim on his TE ESB glossy helmet.He said it worked.Is your helmet painted or glossy plastic.Hell it's worth a try,good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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