The helmet part that touches my head is coming apart at a seam. What type of glue should I use, that won’t scratch my forehead?
by Tetsuo0002501
The helmet part that touches my head is coming apart at a seam. What type of glue should I use, that won’t scratch my forehead?
by Tetsuo0002501
13 Comments
No type of glue should be used. Don’t modify safety equipment. Replace the helmet.
Fabric glue maybe? (haven’t tried this)
Fabric glue will probably be fine, but imo just take a needle and thread and sew it back together. Doesn’t have to be great, just enough to pull back the fabric
You should buy a new one from time to time. The styrofoam degrades.
Edit: apparently, i need to check the veracity of this idea.
OP heads up (pun intended), you can buy some felt liner replacements online for like 5-6 bucks, may want to check that out
Helmets are only supposed to last around 5 or 6 years. The foam breaks down. It’s probably best to replace it if it’s old enough.
I hate helmets. I think they do more harm than good. . . . .
…. That said, when it starts to fall apart, it is no longer effective at anything. Replace.
It does not matter if “this part isn’t structural”. They don’t have long life-spans. The wear is the symbol to replace. (Like the blue bristles on a toothbrush.)
Needle and thread. Or replacement pads.
Looks like the helmet is on the end of it’s lifecycle through.
My helmet pads fall apart like this after a year or 2 of use. I sew the edges back together with needle and thread.
It’s aged out, but a new one.
I would just buy a new one honestly, if parts are falling apart it makes me question the integrity of
I have used gorilla fabric glue, and it worked well. Just need something that’s waterproof, or you will just sweat it off.
By the time that type of shits wears out is usually a good indicator on when to replace your helmet. A lot of company have crash replacement policies, Kali protectives will pay 100% for your crash replacement as an example. You only get one brain , keep it safe 😜