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Dying a POC helmet?

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pj21
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I have a disgusting bright orange POC helmet that I bought 3 seasons ago, do you think it would be possible to dye it black with the same technique used to dye full tilts?
May 17 2014 8:55AM
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little1337
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If its bright orange, it might not be completely black but come out some gross brownish color. I'd say try it and if it doesn't work, buy a black one.
May 17 2014 9:08AM
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triss
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just take out all the foam cushion pieces and go for it

i doubt it will ruin the protection or make the helmet less safe if u do lol


go for it
May 17 2014 9:29AM
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b-kul
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would you be putting the shell in boiling water? personally i wouldn't modify something so important but I'm not sure what will actually happen and at the end of the day it is your decision.
May 17 2014 10:22AM
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Jeebus.
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Turd Ferguson
May 17 2014 10:27AM
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TheGreenBastard
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they still make spray paint hippie
May 17 2014 4:27PM
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Ribss.
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I'm pretty sure as long as the color is darker it can work and black almost always works. Here's the best tutorial on NS for using RIT dye.

https://www.newschoolers.com/forum/thread/701517/THE-OFFICIAL--HOW-TO-DYE-FULLTILTS--with-pics-?page=2
May 17 2014 4:28PM
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skier58284
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Paint, dye, etc can weaken helmets so if you're concerned about retaining your helmet's full protective capabilities, don't do it.
May 17 2014 4:43PM
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.nasty
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spray paint it....
May 17 2014 5:35PM
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DIPED_IN_SAUCE
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Dip it.
May 17 2014 5:42PM
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hippy.
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TheGreenBastardthey still make spray paint hippie

woah man that kinda attitude is not welcome in the drum circle
May 17 2014 7:11PM
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level_juan
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DIPED_IN_SAUCEDip it.


Came here to say that. I plasti dipped my nasty red helmet and it actually turned out pretty nice
May 17 2014 11:51PM
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maximiliaan
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level_juanCame here to say that. I plasti dipped my nasty red helmet and it actually turned out pretty nice


Does it holder on?
May 18 2014 5:33AM
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.nasty
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maximiliaanDoes it holder on?


unless you peel it off, yes. plastidip stays on surprisingly well, bunch of my friends use it for their car wheels and even with that abuse it stays on fine.
May 18 2014 11:21AM
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