brokenskateboards Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 Hi guys, I have an AP kit and want to install the lenses in my helmet. I've seen this video: http://trooperbay.com/videos-2-2-2/ which I thought I'd follow. When I look at my lens material though it's different. It's too short to stretch from one set of screws to another. It also has sticky material on the ends of the film so I"m guessing I'm suppossed to basically treat it like a sticker and just lay it in there. Both methods leave me a bit confused about how to really get the lens to lie flat against the eye holes. I've also seen people who've cut out eye shaped lenses and then glue them in. Any advice? Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 I used two small blocks of plastic, drilled a small whole in them, glued one either side of the holes, fixed one screw and washer to the lens (cut the lens a little larger than needed) then used a little force so the lens formed flat over the eye holes, then placed the other screw and washer. Hope it made sense, worked well for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyTrigger[TK] Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 Hi Matt, Are you referring to the acetate material that is often shipped out with helmet kits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brokenskateboards Posted October 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 Yep.... the acetate sent with the kit. I taped it in place and it actually seems fine. I also put some memory foam at the top of the lid and it fits pretty well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyTrigger[TK] Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 Live with the acetate for as long as you can bear it, then consider the following upgrade. If you don't want people to see your eyes. If you want clearer vision If you wish to mount to the side screws If you wish to leave a gap at the bottom of your lenses for ventilation. Then upgrade to welding visor material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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