Help needed - lens is knackered

[TreeHuggerMatt]

I was wiping and freshening stuff up post troop  and one of my gf’s eldest , who’s also autistic , had a frustration wobble and threw a bottle of ketchup from the other side of the kitchen.  
 

Now , because it’s me , The gf had bottle of acetone  which was next to me to clean some stuff off her nails. 
 

The bottle gets knocked over and runs all over the table including my helmet. 
 

ive salvaged the rest of it but the lens is goosed. 

Got it out easily but I wanted to check what type and thickness / darkness I should get to cut and fit the replacement 

 

 

Honestly it’s been a struggle this thing lol

[Chopper]

Not sure what's available in the UK, but you want the equivalent of this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002VECKRO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Shaded flexible welding shield.

[TreeHuggerMatt]

2 minutes ago, Chopper said:

Not sure what's available in the UK, but you want the equivalent of this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002VECKRO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Shaded flexible welding shield.

Thanks man.  Was flapping a bit. Yay autism. 
 

I’ll check that out. Cheers Corey 

[TreeHuggerMatt]

I can get that on Amazon uk but via the US

I’ve found few very similar but they all say shade 5 and not sure if that’s dark enough 

[TreeHuggerMatt]

https://amzn.eu/d/42GeKgO

[Chopper]

Shade 5 is darker than the Hobart lens I linked, which is shade 3.

[TreeHuggerMatt]

Shade 3. Now I know what I’m after.  Can search for that now.  
 

thanks again

[TreeHuggerMatt]

https://www.zoro.co.uk/shop/safety/head-and-face-protection-accessories/polycarbonate-shade-3-visor/p/ZT1247997P?utm_source=google&utm_campaign=pla%2B|%2BSafety&utm_term=ZT1247997P&utm_medium=pla_css_2&targetid=pla-959957241966&loc_physical_ms=1007377&dev=m&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADgXECPlCmbqQ2ACG4djlqRcYZYwm&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIoIDPwrq9hgMVMpVQBh1kMgFhEAQYASABEgKkIPD_BwE
 

 

Sorted ☺️

[Chopper]

That should likely work.

[TreeHuggerMatt]

Went for these on the end. Pretty much Same lens but faster delivery 

 

https://www.toolstoday.co.uk/parweld-shade-visors

[TreeHuggerMatt]

Heard back from chef who’s gonna also send me a section but he says he uses shade 5 so hopefully see a bit better this time lol. Was proper dark 

[TreeHuggerMatt]

Shade 3 lens arrived but was green so worried a bit.  However cut a scrap test piece to check and even right up close with a piece barely held in and in daylight eyes can’t be seen so I’m gonna make a proper one and fit to the helmet tomorrow 

 

 

looks great even in direct sunlight so will remove this and shape the better shaped one tomorrow. 
 

Dodged a bullet 

[Aradun]

Hey Matt! The lens has to be black, even for basic. Green won’t pass muster with your GML.

[TreeHuggerMatt]

Oh well. Chuck that in the bin then

Just have to hope chef can send that replacement or I’m cooked. 
 

This is turning into a nightmare since I was cleared 

Everything going wrong 

 

oh well cheers 

[Dart]

17 hours ago, TreeHuggerMatt said:

Oh well. Chuck that in the bin then

Just have to hope chef can send that replacement or I’m cooked. 
 

This is turning into a nightmare since I was cleared 

Everything going wrong 

 

oh well cheers 

If Chef doesn't come through, let me know. I think I have a spare shade 3 black visor I can send your way.

[TreeHuggerMatt]

18 minutes ago, Dart said:

If Chef doesn't come through, let me know. I think I have a spare shade 3 black visor I can send your way.

I will do mate.  I’ll fire my address anyway , although I’m UK , and it’s not gonna hurt to have a spare of the right shade in case.
 

 

you’re a star my friend

 

Thanks . 

[TreeHuggerMatt]

Turns out I’d also ordered somehow also ordered that correct Hobart lens from Amazon US and forgotten about it until I got an email saying it would be here on friday

 

winner

 

[TreeHuggerMatt]

As it happens its turned up today , not gonna even think of doing it today , Make sure ive got everything I need to get it sorted first time.

[TreeHuggerMatt]

Just wanted to say a huge thanks to @Dart for offering to send one over if I was really struggling.  Cheers man

[TreeHuggerMatt]

hobart lens fitted.... cant see a thing outside to in but once its worn its sooooo clear

[TreeHuggerMatt]