Jumpin Jack Flash Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Hi,Last weekend I was struck by the difference in "white" between my Sparco helmet, carbon aramidic, 5 years old, and new helmets in the shop.Is there a trick to get an older helmet brand new white again? Other tips for cleaning and maintenance of a helmet are welcome.Jumpin' Jack Flash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted September 20, 2016 Member Share Posted September 20, 2016 The big issue is not using a solvent (or anything else) that causes damage: usual platitude about only being issued with one head.Have you got the manufacturers' instructions already?You're probably going to end up with water, detergent, a microfibre cloth and a toothbrush.Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlesElliott Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 I clean mine after every race with Plexus. After 10 years my Arai was looking great. I now have a Bell and it is wearing well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbot Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 This is a very dodgy post with a lot helmet polishing going on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy couchman Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 It's OK as long as you don't spend too much time polishing the end of your Bell helmet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomiam Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Is it ok if someone else is doing it though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpin Jack Flash Posted September 21, 2016 Author Share Posted September 21, 2016 Hi everyone,I use a mild soap, cotton cloth and microfibre to clean it. It is still shiny, no scratches or stains but the problem is that there is a sort of yellow shade on it.I don' t know Plexus? What is it and where do you get it. Bell has some sort of polish, I reckon that is just a mild glaze polish.Ideas are welcome ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted September 21, 2016 Member Share Posted September 21, 2016 Plexus Plastic Cleaner.I've found a data sheet, but of course it might not apply because the same product name can be used for different formulations. That data sheet says it contains aliphatics, so I wouldn't use it unless the manufacturer of the helmet says it's OK.Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clousta Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Glider and GA pilots use it to clean perspex canopies. Its effective but pretty mild stuff. I can't see it harming a helmet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul McKenzie Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 I think the white pigmented plastic is likely to have yellowed and discoloured due to the influence of sunlight...and it's probably permanent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobson_justin Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 I have used mr sheen and a duster for 15 years, half of that time on the same Arai helmet, and it is as good as new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted September 24, 2016 Member Share Posted September 24, 2016 There are lots of products branded as "Mr Sheen" and some of the cleaners contain aliphatics. What are you using?Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpin Jack Flash Posted September 24, 2016 Author Share Posted September 24, 2016 Hi,Plexus is worth to give it a try. If I don' t get the yellow shine away, it is like that ...Long live the polish community. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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