MICH helmet painting (Rubber mold sticky)

The Chad · May 28th, 2011, 15:29

Supposedly it's called "blocking." We should be trying oil based paints not latex. I dunno if that helps.

Yannos · May 28th, 2011, 18:44

Even with my MSA MICH it was doing this. Now I have a SDS MICH and the rubber is not painted.

ken855 · May 28th, 2011, 19:34

I sprayed some adheresion promoter (for plastic bumper) on the rubber before I painted it, it dried fine and not peeling even if i use my finger nail to scratch it. I used Krylon in a can to paint

Firewalker · May 28th, 2011, 19:43

Good to know, I was planning on painting my helmet soon.

mchlman · May 29th, 2011, 14:42

Its the areosols in the paints that are reacting with the rubber. They can melt or deform the rubber causing it to have that sticky texture. Take a bit of liquid white glue and use a paint brush to smear a thin coat over the rubber parts and let it dry. It will dry clear and you can paint over it with no issues.

Shirley · May 30th, 2011, 01:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by mchlman

Its the areosols in the paints that are reacting with the rubber. They can melt or deform the rubber causing it to have that sticky texture. Take a bit of liquid white glue and use a paint brush to smear a thin coat over the rubber parts and let it dry. It will dry clear and you can paint over it with no issues.

Would glue really hold up?..

GSK88 · May 30th, 2011, 11:33

You could try Future floor polish. It's an acrylic, self levelling liquid that dries rock solid and clear (albeit shiny). Then you can paint over that.

Shirley · May 31st, 2011, 03:44

So glue cement doesn't work from Home Depot. It dries on a bit soft, but yet painted over still sticks after a day..

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSK88

You could try Future floor polish. It's an acrylic, self levelling liquid that dries rock solid and clear (albeit shiny). Then you can paint over that.

Where can I find that to purchase?

Jayne Finch · May 31st, 2011, 05:17

try an adhesion promoter.(the duplicolor stuff is pretty good) any auto paint supplier should have it. (available in spray bomb as well as brush on) might even be able to get it at some body shops.

EDIT:

Quote:

Originally Posted by ken855

I sprayed some adheresion promoter (for plastic bumper) on the rubber before I painted it, it dried fine and not peeling even if i use my finger nail to scratch it. I used Krylon in a can to paint

oops. just saw that

Shirley · May 31st, 2011, 05:26

Where can I find adhesion promoter in Toronto?

Jayne Finch · May 31st, 2011, 05:45

http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=auto+pa...,0.441513&z=11

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May 28th, 2011, 18:44	#17
Yannos likes touching tralalas Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Je me souviens	Even with my MSA MICH it was doing this. Now I have a SDS MICH and the rubber is not painted. __________________ EF-02 SEMPER FI

May 28th, 2011, 19:43	#19
Firewalker Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba	Good to know, I was planning on painting my helmet soon. __________________

May 31st, 2011, 05:26	#25
Shirley A-56 aka Mr.Hitman Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto, ON	Where can I find adhesion promoter in Toronto? __________________ CANADIAN AIRSOFT PRACTICAL SHOOTING (CAPS) CAPS DIRECTOR # 0047

May 28th, 2011, 15:29	#16
The Chad formerly LoveMyStubby Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: SW ON	Supposedly it's called "blocking." We should be trying oil based paints not latex. I dunno if that helps.

May 28th, 2011, 19:34	#18
ken855 Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Calgary	I sprayed some adheresion promoter (for plastic bumper) on the rubber before I painted it, it dried fine and not peeling even if i use my finger nail to scratch it. I used Krylon in a can to paint

May 29th, 2011, 14:42	#20
mchlman Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Calgary	Its the areosols in the paints that are reacting with the rubber. They can melt or deform the rubber causing it to have that sticky texture. Take a bit of liquid white glue and use a paint brush to smear a thin coat over the rubber parts and let it dry. It will dry clear and you can paint over it with no issues.

May 30th, 2011, 11:33	#22
GSK88 Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: T-dot	You could try Future floor polish. It's an acrylic, self levelling liquid that dries rock solid and clear (albeit shiny). Then you can paint over that.

May 31st, 2011, 05:45	#26
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