Squimspickle[TK] Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 I don't know if this has been posted before but it was a solution I found while building my ATA helmet. I had black Shoo Goo on hand, which I use to reinforce lexan bodies on RC cars. I thought I would use it on the thin areas inside of the back of the mic tip recess. I used 3 layers waiting 3-4 hours in between each coat. The Shoo Goo binds perfectly to the ABS plastic and creates a very rigid surface. After 24 hours I was able to drill my my mic tip holes right through. I ordered my Shoo Goo online but I believe it is also sold in major hardware stores. I would assume if you couldn't get black that it should be paintable (not sure though). The pic is the inside of the helmet. Hope that tip can help! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XiliX Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 Great tip. My bucket was a little soft there also. I took some two part epoxy and the washers that were supplied with the tips and bonded the washers to the inside of the helmet. I then added some two part epoxy around the washers where it still seemed soft. They are now very solid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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