Turned out sweet! Rip the tape off snd mark off the edge with painters tape, then spray with black flex seal spray. Itll make your kevlar look factory fresh 👌🏼

@OverNightVision

9 ай бұрын

This is why the comments are so important

@dangubas

6 ай бұрын

To use wide marking tape and apply thick layer of flex seal paint and when removing the marking tape it will looks like an edge liner?

@SomeNavySEALs

5 ай бұрын

I just did this. Saved the rubber edges before cutting the helmet, JB welded the edge, sanded it, gorilla glued the rubber back on, then taped the edges to flex-sealed the entire rim to fade in my glued edges. Made a MICH 2002 length and it looks great.

@OFx1999

3 ай бұрын

Im debating spray painting flex seal on a cvc I acquired but I don’t wanna ruin it. If u know anyone who has used flex seal spray on Kevlar how’d it turn out?

For when you're chasing tornados in the dark.

Damn I really needa start a channel. For now though, here’s a protip: Upol Raptorliner is your BFF for this. You can either blast the whole helmet, or just tape out the edges you want (where rubbers used to be) and spray them, then pull tape for a clean, indestructible edging. It comes in black (duh) it now in tintable White, including FDE/OD tints. Great job and vid, BTW. Subd. 👊🏽

@cess308

3 ай бұрын

Would any bedliner typer of paint work? Or is there something specific to the raptor liner brand that does the trick here?

Couple of suggestions: First when painting on ground at least put a piece of cardboard down. Maybe invest in a card table and put newspaper or cardboard over it so you are not bending on the ground to paint. Second, try getting some automotive rubber trim for the edge and glue the trim to the helmet. Great job though. Thank you.

nice to see more babyface P content, if I go this route I would put a rubberized coating around the edge. something like LINE-X or Flex seal would work well for keeping the kevlar/amarid in place without worrying about the adhesive breaking down and paint. good vid though

My brother in christ did you really just finger paint with JB weld 😂 WITH NO GLOVES?! Hahahaha

"Didn't want to go at this blind and screw around for 30 mins on a video...." Bruh I feel this. I'm staring at almost 3 hours of footage I need to cut to a 20 min vlog. I need to film less! Haha good video as always dude.

Good job man, I have a Ops-core FAST SX large on sale for $640, weight honestly is comparable. To be able to save $400 or more for a weekend project is great. Good job man.

I know im late to the video, but i did this to my helmet and it turned out great. Its amazing how we can customize our gear to better fit us.

Dorman 926-252 cut off the excess rubber, and it makes a great edge

Recommend using steel epoxy mix on the edge, sand down after desired shape. Get a nice lip. 👌🏼

Thanks for making this video! I learned a lot. Keep it up dude!

I did this about 8 years ago and reused the rubber edge guard that came on the helmet!!

As a “proper seal” I bought some rubber RV trim for my RV and it looks close. Google rubber edge trim for RV or Automobile, and you could probably find something to work.

Another great video as always!

Is there a need to seal up the screw holes under the three hole mount? Those were just spray painted over right?

drilling the 3 holes for the shroud yourself. How did you line everything up?

Did you use the rust oleum camouflage 1919 color?? Love how it turned out

What if you reused the rubber edge cover? I feel like, with the help of a heat gun, you could install it right after you apply the epoxy. It would probably look nicer and be more resistant to damage.

@LordDirus007

3 ай бұрын

Yeah you probably could, but I mean you could find some rubber edging at the hardware store for cheap

Zip systems makes a stretchable window and door tape for sealingout water

Looks alright for what it is. I am curious for a better option than the tape on the edges. I wonder what they actually use for helmets from the factory.

@dudehaha3000

Жыл бұрын

Search around for edge trim liner, there's racing stuff that should work.

Did you do anything to seal the holes you drilled for the shroud? I've got an old helmet I just want to drill for an old one hole shroud for functional clone purposes.

@BabyFaceP

Жыл бұрын

The same epoxy would work well for the holes.

Great stuff. Love the idea.

Wow super good job 👏🏾 I can’t wait to mod mine

Looks great. Where did you source your helmet

Just a quick question because I am getting my ech helmet cut to a high cut. What rails should I buy ? I am a little confused.

Do you think rattle can flex seal would work alright for the seal around the bottom if you were to mask a good straight edge?

@BabyFaceP

Жыл бұрын

I've actually head of dudes doing that year.

Which suspension system did you go with?

Question, why not use a diamond cutting blade for a smoother cut?

Amazing vid as always sir! God bless! ✝️🧡

“Throw it in the paint booth” Proceeds to toss it on the ground and color match to the crocs 🙌🏼

Car window door trim I think in will work great instead of that tape

Does this effect the ballistic protection when you cut it

Maybe layer up a few layers of Flex Seal instead of using tape

Seen in surplus stores ACH helments stripped down for $50.00. This is a sweet Idea.

Hey brother! Love your videos I just got my ACH in and I’m ready to cut A few questions 1) how did you mark it , it kinda looks like chaulk? 2) how long did the JB WELD take to setup

@BabyFaceP

9 ай бұрын

Sharpie and 10 minutes

Looking for chin strap and comfort pads for a PASgt type helmet. Will the once you used on ACH work?

@BabyFaceP

11 ай бұрын

Yeah should work

What kind of bit did you use for the shroud?

Stupid question, but won’t this compromise the integrity of the helmet? Debating about picking up one from an Army Surplus.

@VoskiTheTech

2 ай бұрын

Technically yes, how much? Who knows. The integrity of the helmet isnt 100% when they drill the factory holes for the chin strap. This probably makes a negligible difference.

@BabyFaceP

2 ай бұрын

@@VoskiTheTech Couldn't put it better myself.

Are there any covers for a high cut ACH? Or do the FAST covers work for them?

@nitezerep8879

10 ай бұрын

I made mine and I was able to use my old fast cover from the Marine Corps and it work like a charm

Looks great! I'm getting ready to do this to mine..question: easy is it to screw up? Any thing that you would do differently?

I would seal it off rest of way with rtv on the gasket, then use line x then paint

Still working the kevlar protection?

For the weather stripping why not take your cut peice to homedepot and find the right size weather strip

@BabyFaceP

9 ай бұрын

I posted a follow up with the proper weather strip.

The only reason I'd do this is so I can get those special muff mounts so I can click them out and vent my ears.

Awesome tutorial! Only practical use is if you stole someones ach but still great tutorial!

Can you link the pad and Velcro kits?

Would this in anyway affect ballistics performance? I feel like all that alteration would mess up the tightness of the Kevlar but idk much just honestly curious if anyone would know.

@SomeNavySEALs

5 ай бұрын

Some testing by nerds on the cut-off ear-flaps seems to indicate that they're still okay if properly sealed. But the "official" answer is that it's not super advisable, but getting shot in the head isn't really either.

I have the same paint booth!

If M.A.C. and adam savage had a really corny inadequate baby

What can you put in as inserts?

And to think that Militech is offering NIJ IIIA rated ballistic ear covers for FAST helmets. Hmmmmmm.

Where’d you get the kit from?

I did this a couple years ago with a sawzall and a bottle of water to spray the blade with to stop it from burning up and keep dust down

I paid $65 for a pasgt, just ordered a retention system and padding to ditch the old leather suspension system, and ordered foam padding, I'm gonna line x mine black then spray paint camo pattern, add arc rails later down the road, I'm using some rubber door gasket on mine, and pryuse marine epoxy, but I'd go with gorilla brand flex seal tape, but use rtv epoxy to help seal rest of the tape then line x it, and paint camo color

@sharkbite326gaming

2 ай бұрын

So all in all 65 bucks for the helmet initially whats your total cost?

Did you use standard arc rails or the ACH rails?

@BabyFaceP

Жыл бұрын

Knock off ACH arc rails.

@martinhorvath2055

2 ай бұрын

Which one? Thanks.

Pretty good. There are probably more elegant solutions, but the rubber line was a great touch. an excellent helmet for biking

MEME Simp: Paiding 2,000 dollars OpsCore level 3 Ballistic Fast Helmet costly you finically aid broken. Vs Chad: Buying ACH/Mich Military helmet cost between 200 to 300 dollars from Surplus Store. Plus build your own Fast Helmet with tools from Harbor Frieght at Home.

Leeeeeeets gooooo

@ketononeill8898

Жыл бұрын

It looks amazing, man!!

What rails did you use

Can you post links to the accessories?

Maybe some automotive door trim would work. Like for a large truck or something.

@BabyFaceP

Жыл бұрын

I picked up some trim from McMaster, going to do an update vid.

@seniortac4175

Жыл бұрын

@@BabyFaceP What part number from M.C.???

Awesome

Do you have any other socials had a couple questions on this

@BabyFaceP

Жыл бұрын

Baby_facep on instagram

Wish I saw this first. I did it with a hacksaw, anger, and a whole lot of spite…

Ok I’m intrigued but I’d definitely swap out the gorilla tape for something, dunno what tho

@BabyFaceP

Жыл бұрын

I ended up removing the tape, trying to figure out the next idea

What size drill bit did you use?

@BabyFaceP

10 ай бұрын

To be honest I don't know. I dug through the tool box until I found one that was about the size of the screw.

Oh my buddy I wanted to do a helmet like this build it my own there's a custom helmet that has a bullet proof mask on etzy it's cost is 1k will post the link see if u can add the kevlar mask it looks awesome like the shredder helmet an mask

My paint booth is also my back yard

1/4” (or?) -rubber u-channel..EBay has rolls

A guy told me to use bicycle inner tube. I tried it but sucked at cutting it to size and failed miserably. I’m going to try rubber sealants putty tape next. If that doesn’t work, anyone recommend anything else? I’ve tried other things too and couldn’t get it. Someone should make an instructions video on how to do it.

@rockman35004

7 ай бұрын

Update: Just see the update video . I still would like to see a video of someone doing it with instructions.

Use a cut wheel with a rotary tool. Much easier.

I'm about to try this on a PASGT wish me luck lol

It came out welll

Website for helmet?

@BabyFaceP

Жыл бұрын

They were on customnightvision.com but I can't find them now.

@luke50469

Жыл бұрын

@@BabyFaceP awesome, I'll keep an eye out on there

hey

I ran into same issue with that tape sucks ain't perfect

@BabyFaceP

9 ай бұрын

Check out my follow up, I have the proper skus for the rubber edge liner- kzread.info/dash/bejne/p6mMxMWQnazAgrQ.html

Dude you REALLY need to do a better job sealing the the helmet after you cut it. Cutting an ACH is fine but you really need to do a more thorough job on it.

@neilmurphy4301

7 ай бұрын

Why don’t you explain how. Not just…do it better..

@HenrikSherwood

6 ай бұрын

@@neilmurphy4301 flex seal

Would have been great to know what rails you used/where you got them. How you oriented the ngv mount and how you marked the rails out. Videos like 50% useless and then a good chunk of the other 50% you stood directly in front of camera 🤦

@cornhubchamp

5 ай бұрын

The info for the rails are in the first comment

Paint color por favor

LOL what in the actual fuck

Spray painting in the dirt? Seriously? By the way, the impact of your jigsaw cutting ballistic material GREATLY reduces the integrity of your helmet. The area around your cut out are now completely ruined. Simply read up on doing exactly what you just did by any ballistic helmet manufacturer and you'll see I'm not breaking your stones. If this is just an airsoft helmet then no worries and pretty cool job. Just watch your environment when spray painting any job. Keep the videos coming. I'm serving in the Ukraine as a medic and bought my own helmet. $2,000 USD. There are so many styles and accessories you can then keep your helmet safe and your brain matter inside where it belongs. Have a great day mate. Cheers.. 🇺🇦🫡

Yea cut away protection so you can look cool. Operator yea...................

@BabyFaceP

11 ай бұрын

Headset

@Cbr978

11 ай бұрын

@@BabyFaceP fits just fine under an ACH, did it for years.

@solomonaaiono

10 ай бұрын

@@Cbr978no one cares

@Cbr978

10 ай бұрын

@@solomonaaiono except me, I care about your safety 😘

@solomonaaiono

10 ай бұрын

@@Cbr978 no one cares old timer high cuts are the future 😘