Trooperbay Lens Material

[Rainfly]

A couple weeks ago I found This on trooper bay. It is called "BikerScout Thin Tinted Mirrored Helmet Lens Material" I thought that this would be a fun piece to have and occasionally swap into my bucket at parties and such. As such I also figured it would be simply a mirrored version of the plexiglass-like green material that is in my bucket and I assume, the buckets of most other scouts.

 

It turns out that it is just a rectangle of mirrored film. Like a plastic version of tissue paper. Can someone elaborate as to how I use this film? Do I have to glue it on to my current lens material? its completely nonadhesive on both sides.

 

Alex

[Darth Voorhees]

the only thing i could think of is to get a clear lense and hot glue it onto it on the edges...but that may allow air to get between the material and the lens...so other than that...i dont know

 

You should be able to find motocross replacement lenses in mirror that would work much better id think.

[Rainfly]

Thanks Lou,

Yeah, that was my thought too. No matter how I attach it, it will be either warped or bubbly. I feel kinda ripped off. It doesn't say anywhere that its a film and to be honest, I wouldn't even consider calling it lens material. $9 I could have put towards a sealing iron.

 

What would I search for? Motocross lens material?

[Darth Voorhees]

i found this one but its a little pricey and not sure of the exact size.

 

http://www.motosport...UEL-MIRROR-LENS

 

 

I remember finding one for around 10 bucks not all that long ago, but i cant seem to find it now :/

[Griffin-X]

Get a clear lens and spray some soapy water on it. Then place the tinted material on it and squeegee it. This film is similar to window shade film used on homes and cars.

[Darth Voorhees]

ya know...for someone who has tinted car windows in the past..i have no idea why this didnt occur to me. lol Usually it does have a clear part you peel off and some adhesive though that activates when its dampened. Have no idea if this stuff has that.

 

But id give it a try Alex! Thanks Jim!

[Griffin-X]

My wife hung a ton of that stuff in my covered patio on the windows. It's shiny and mirrored on the outside.

[Rainfly]

Thanks guys! You think any plexiglass will work?

[Griffin-X]

Sure, pretty much anything flat. I'd just get some clear lens material similar to the lens you already have in green. Then just spray it and lay it on there. Once you squeegee the bubble out it should look decent. Just make sure your lens is slightly larger than the eye opening in the lid. That will hide the film overlap.