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Dying Bern Baker Helmet and EG2 frame and strap

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jkauffman22
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So i have a Glossy White bern baker helmet and EG2 goggle frame.  Has anyone ever died these two? How has it worked? Ive died my silver fulltilt tongues black and they were fine! and ive also died the white ones purple and they were fine too.  Will doing this to the helmet compromise its strength? and will the plastic shrink at all on the helmet and goggles? thanks!

Jan 17 2011 10:07PM
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jkauffman22
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i was just gonna use r.i.t dye. it worked GREAT on m FT tongues
Jan 17 2011 10:12PM
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OnePlank
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my friend dyed his crowbar strap and frame and it turned out great using rit dye, but it leaves a mark on his face after he wears them all day. not sure if thats normal
Jan 17 2011 10:15PM
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jkauffman22
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what kind of mark? is it like a dye mark? did he not rinse it well enought after he dyed it? and i know the helmet is not like the tongue. thats why im asking...i dont know if it will ruin the foam either
Jan 17 2011 10:19PM
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jamodeo
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Spray paint the helmet dye the goggles just do both well and it should turn out good.
Jan 17 2011 10:25PM
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eheath
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You should sell me the frame :)
Jan 17 2011 10:34PM
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jkauffman22
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id trade for a black one...
Jan 17 2011 10:41PM
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OnePlank
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It just looks like smudges on his face.
Jan 17 2011 10:41PM
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jkauffman22
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will the spray paint chip easily tho? and run?
Jan 17 2011 10:41PM
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eheath
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Yeah, i need a second frame.
Jan 17 2011 10:43PM
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fragglemuffin
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Not if you clear-coat it afterwords. The issue with dying your helmet is that RIT dye requires hot water to open the plastic's pores. That hot water may compromise the strength of the helmet's foam, or separate the foam from the plastic shell. Neither of these are good because a helmet that's strength is compromised may not protect your dome as well as it should.
Jan 17 2011 10:45PM
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jkauffman22
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yeah thats what im affraid of :/ do i just apply the spray paint lightly so it doesnt run?
Jan 17 2011 10:59PM
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fragglemuffin
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Yep. The key to spray painting is layers. Don't try to cover the whole helmet in one coat; spray it lightly, let it dry, and keep spraying on more coats until it is covered. Then do a couple coats of clear.
Jan 17 2011 11:32PM
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jkauffman22
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alright thanks! :)
Jan 17 2011 11:33PM
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zagfan5
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tell your buddy to wash out the foam in his goggles with laundry detergent  and hot water 4 or 5 times. he wont have any marks on his face anymore if he does this.
Jan 21 2011 7:54PM
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