MRCE Aerators

[foggy[TK]]

I am working on a MRCE helmet. I have it in pieces, removed the lenses and got the glue out of the interior of the helmet. I have puttied and sanded the seams. I opened the area in the helmet behind the aerators. But now I can't figure out how to get the aerators out. I have looked through numerous threads and did not see this discussed.

 

Did I miss out on the secret decoder ring for this?

[psychotropic]

for the life of me i cant remember where i read it on here but i saw someone say you can put a lightbulb up to the back on it for about 2 minutes try to pull it. then hold it up again for 2 minutes and pull it and repeat it until they pop off. just be careful dont burn your helmet. if anyone has the link to this thread that would be awesome.

[TK-7980]

If you're adventurous use a dremel, with a sanding drum I think. That's what I've heard people use.

[FIVE[501st]]

Yep, got to just cut them off... it's not pretty, but that's what to do.

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Good luck!

It's a great bucket!!

Edited February 11, 2021 by gmrhodes13
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[Heatshock[501st]]

yeah that was me before I owned a dremel

 

 

heated from the inside - but u got to be careful cos of heat warping the surrounding plastic. I went for 2 min, test, 2 min, test and eventually it tugs off.

 

hope that helped

Edited February 11, 2021 by gmrhodes13
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[foggy[TK]]

Thanks guys. I appreciate the help.

 

As a tool challenged trooper I have the nerve to be working on both my MRCE and TE2 helmets at the same time.

 

Okay ... sand & prime TE2 first or heat MRCE to remove aerators or do I just cut them out? Decisions, decisions ...