Fistful of Energon Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 I finally received my CB. Though extremely happy to finally have, i have discovered 2 small cracks. They aren't visible while worn but a problem nonetheless. they are located where the visor mates with the back half of the helmet (im sure there is a term for this so please enlighten me) right where he installed straps for the chin cup. I have ordered some zap a gap as per a suggestion from a fellow 501ster and intend to use that to repair crack then reinforce that with some Fixit Sculpt that i do currently have. if anyone has alternate methods they are more than welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin-X Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 So, new CB helmet, with cracks...?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fistful of Energon Posted December 11, 2013 Author Share Posted December 11, 2013 Unfortunately. Such is my luck though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin-X Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Are they surface cracks, or all the way through? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fistful of Energon Posted December 11, 2013 Author Share Posted December 11, 2013 Unfortunately they are through. It has managed to stay intact Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Really a laminate shouldn't crack like that unless it's been subjected to some serious abuse (which you would see evidence of on the box if it occurred during shipping). If this isn't the case, then it's an issue with the lay-up. To repair it... You're best off using Fibreglass. You can get some resin and matt pretty cheaply. If it were me... I'd "V" out the crack on the outside of the lid with a dremel or similar. I'd then fill that channel with a little bit of white Gel Coat. You can either use a smidge of Gel, or you can get a filler. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/370816913933?hlpht=true&ops=true&viphx=1&limghlpsr=true&lpid=101&device=c&adtype=pla&crdt=0&ff3=1&ff11=ICEP3.0.0&ff12=67&ff13=80&ff14=101&ff19=0 When this is dry, it can be sanded and flatted back to create the smooth surface again. I'd then lay up a couple of layers of Mat across the back of the crack. You don't have to span it by much, but you do need to go over it by about 10-15mm each side. By just gluing it, you will leave that bit liable to cracking again. And it will..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fistful of Energon Posted December 11, 2013 Author Share Posted December 11, 2013 Thank you! I will look into laying fiberglass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fistful of Energon Posted December 11, 2013 Author Share Posted December 11, 2013 And for the record, the box was in good condition and the bucket encased in styrofoam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin-X Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Have you contacted CB to see about a replacement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fistful of Energon Posted December 12, 2013 Author Share Posted December 12, 2013 I have, he offered one. I'm just hesitant because of the previous wait time. In his defense the majority of the ship time was the carriers screw up. He also offered step by step instructions that i am waiting on. I'll go from there to make a final decision on what I'll do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 If he's offered a replacement... I'd say take him up on the offer. Obviously you'll need to send your original lid back, but I'd only do that once the replacement has arrived and you're happy with it's condition. Cracks like this shouldn't happen in fresh GRP laminate, unless it's been stressed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin-X Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Agree with Chef...I know Bolivia is far away, but I'd ask for a replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fistful of Energon Posted December 13, 2013 Author Share Posted December 13, 2013 I did today. Awaiting response... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fistful of Energon Posted December 19, 2013 Author Share Posted December 19, 2013 Partial refund given and repair done. Apoxie sculpt is amazing! All im waiting on now is the replacement elastic for the chin strap, probably the most important as it needs to be longer to prevent this from happening again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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