Dare to Dream 1980 0 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 Hi all.. I am in the market to buy a new helmet. I was looking through some NHL photos and saw how clean looking their helmets were. I searched on here and found a topic but nothing was really said... I'm pretty sure everyone stays with the same helmet for awhile so how do they keep them so damn clean? Could it just be the lighting in the arena or do they use some sort of polisher i dont know about? I am thinking about buying a black 4500 coming from a 5500, but i would like to keep it looking nice, clean and shiny. All comments will be well appreciated.ThanksDare to Dream1980 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roscoe6 1 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 Just the lights. Try baby oil. It will help a little. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dumbpolak9 1 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 car wax? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Harte 1 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 Also, NHL and their unlimited equipment supply? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skeeter14 0 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 I have a black RBK 8K that I used one of the shoe polish sponges on. link to picworks perfectly fine for me and looks great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
interpathway 9 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 Also, NHL and their unlimited equipment supply?No. Teams do in fact set budgets.Careful with whatever you put on your helmet. Wether it is a solvent based product or not, it allows the manufacturer an "out" if you file a complaint after an injury. In all honesty, water, soap, and elbow grease will serve you best in the end. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Harte 1 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 Forgot to put the unlimited word in italics and/or quotes.My bad. I'd like to think that a team could maybe afford a few extra helmets for the year.If I'm wrong, sorry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mack 44 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 I credit the board for not goofing on the title of the thread. You kids do me proud. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roscoe6 1 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 I credit the board for not goofing on the title of the thread. You kids do me proud.It crossed my mind...Pick up the first season of Eastbound yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mack 44 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 Nope, holding out for blu-ray. Not sure if/when it'll make it, so if it gets too long to wait I'll pick it up later on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie Joe 0 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 It's never too late Mack. ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dsjunior1388 81 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 I heard once on here that NHL teams replace their helmets fairly regularly because plane travel and the atmospheric changes affect the helmet negatively and so they try to have the players switch. of course, every once in a while you come across a guy like chelios who looks like hes been wearing the same helmet since jimmy carter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Too Old 1 Report post Posted July 7, 2009 I credit the board for not goofing on the title of the thread. You kids do me proud.Lol... Well... most NHL'ers make sufficient money to pay someone to polish their helmet.There... are you happy now? ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roscoe6 1 Report post Posted July 7, 2009 I credit the board for not goofing on the title of the thread. You kids do me proud.Lol... Well... most NHL'ers make sufficient money to pay someone to polish their helmet.There... are you happy now? ;)Ha-zing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBLfan 25 Report post Posted July 7, 2009 Did you try searching for Shining helmet?Geez, search people. Here's something helpful you would have found if you searched. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3760 Report post Posted July 7, 2009 There's some sort of polish, I think it's called Knock Out (or some catchy way to spell that) that gives it shine.I believe Joshy207 had mentioned it in the past. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie Joe 0 Report post Posted July 7, 2009 Please don't tell that product is just for hockey helmets. That's one hell of a niche market. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leafsrule16 5 Report post Posted July 7, 2009 I credit the board for not goofing on the title of the thread. You kids do me proud.I was just about to post something about that and i read your post .. thanks. Lol! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darkbyte 0 Report post Posted July 7, 2009 I use plexus on my bike, helmet and visor (clear, tint and iridium). The hockey helmet gets a go over with whatever is left on the rag. It ends up nice and shiney.Tip, dont get plexus on the shiney floor tiles, its super slippery (especially when your wearing socks), come to think of it, could be good for puck work :lol:http://www.plexusplasticcleaner.com/about.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Law Goalie 147 Report post Posted July 7, 2009 There's some sort of polish, I think it's called Knock Out (or some catchy way to spell that) that gives it shine.I believe Joshy207 had mentioned it in the past.NOK-Out?Huh... that's an enzymatic pet deoderizer by design (and rather a good thing to use on whiffy hockey gear).I'll have to try shining my 4500 with it.I was thinking of trying Brasso at one point, after it did such a good job shining up my old iBook, but then I realised that it probably wasn't a good idea on protective equipment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluesman68 0 Report post Posted July 7, 2009 I have seen some shops use Stainless Steel Cleaner spray to clean up helmets that have been knocked around and scuffed in transit and bouncing around pro shops.....but your not supposed to be pretty on the ice..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roscoe6 1 Report post Posted July 7, 2009 I have seen some shops use Stainless Steel Cleaner spray to clean up helmets that have been knocked around and scuffed in transit and bouncing around pro shops.....but your not supposed to be pretty on the ice.....You are at the wrong site then my friend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluesman68 0 Report post Posted July 7, 2009 I have seen some shops use Stainless Steel Cleaner spray to clean up helmets that have been knocked around and scuffed in transit and bouncing around pro shops.....but your not supposed to be pretty on the ice.....You are at the wrong site then my friend.LOL...Oh believe me, I noticed that a looooooong time ago...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrhky36 1 Report post Posted July 8, 2009 I credit the board for not goofing on the title of the thread. You kids do me proud.Lol... Well... most NHL'ers make sufficient money to pay someone to polish their helmet.There... are you happy now? ;)kevin stevens sure did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Law Goalie 147 Report post Posted July 8, 2009 That was below the belt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
