spyder918 Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 The lens on my RS helmet has cracks so I'm looking to replace it with the usual welder's lens. But it looks like RS hot gun glued the lens in. Anyone know a good way to remove the glue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 1 minute ago, spyder918 said: The lens on my RS helmet has cracks so I'm looking to replace it with the usual welder's lens. But it looks like RS hot gun glued the lens in. Anyone know a good way to remove the glue? You can't just pull it out? Usually with enough force, hot glue will just come off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 It's hot glue, so you could carefully heat the inside a bit with a hair dryer. That might looser the glue enough to remove if it won't come off otherwise. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyder918 Posted May 1, 2020 Author Share Posted May 1, 2020 ok..thank you guys for the tips! and when I put the new one on..do you guys use a glue gun to secure the lens? doesn't seem like a good idea as it can warp the abs right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 3 minutes ago, spyder918 said: ok..thank you guys for the tips! and when I put the new one on..do you guys use a glue gun to secure the lens? doesn't seem like a good idea as it can warp the abs right? My RS lens fell out after a very hot troop in Palm Springs. I think it got to 115 that day! I scraped out the old hot glue with my thumb nail and just glued the lens back in with fresh hot glue. Its been there ever since.... Going on 4 years. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dart Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 Be careful with the heat. Even though the RS bucket is made with thick plastic, it can still warp. If you can't get it off with heat, use cold. take the faceplate off and put some ice packs on the inside and chill the glue so it just cracks off. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 white spirits will soften hotmelt glue 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyder918 Posted May 2, 2020 Author Share Posted May 2, 2020 17 hours ago, Dart said: Be careful with the heat. Even though the RS bucket is made with thick plastic, it can still warp. If you can't get it off with heat, use cold. take the faceplate off and put some ice packs on the inside and chill the glue so it just cracks off. This worked perfect...thank you Andry! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dart Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 Glad to hear! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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