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Old 03-22-2014, 08:09 AM
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Hey all,

gotta vent about spending a fair amount of cash on a new helmet with what seemed to be a flat black paint. After about 1 month, in warmer weather, the outer shell of the offending POS starting getting sticky, more and more till the thing is like fly paper. I'm wearing a fly paper helmet, everything sticks to it!

As I had my older shell (same model) from my last helmet, I refitted the new innards from the new POS to my older shell. now I'm set but I am pissed about the lies told to sell what should be a nice helmet only to find its junk!

AAAAGGGGGHHHHH! Just say'in.

IS noting sacred anymore?!!?

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Old 03-22-2014, 08:16 AM
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David,

What helmet did you get?

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Old 03-22-2014, 09:42 AM
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I would be a little upset about that too. Did you happen to get anything on the finish that made it soften up? What about a warranty?
 
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Post up the name brand of this helmet...
 
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Old 03-22-2014, 10:11 AM
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I have a Fulmer half that has done the same thing on the top. It became super tacky and whenever I set it down now it picks up whatever it touches.
 
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Even some Helmet companies are skimping on cost, Sorry to hear of your problem but this seems more of an issue than not these days.
 
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Probably too much thinner in the paint or not enough catalyst.
 
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Old 03-22-2014, 12:39 PM
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I'll post a pic shortly, its laughable really. More annoying than anything else, what else can I waste money on these days.
 
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