HELP.. Cairns Helmet - Shield

hey there guys, new here, actually still going to the Academy..

anyways, had a question.. I got sponsored by Orlando Fire Dept and as part of the sponsorship they gave me all the gear for free instead of renting.. well on my helmet (cairns) the shield is completely yellow from being used.. i can barely see through it..

so i was wondering what you guys thought about this..

i used to work at advance auto parts and we sold this stuff for headlight housings that would clear up the foggy crap that would set in from exposure to the sun and just from being old.. basically what it was, was just wet sanding the housing on the headlight and had lubricant in it as well that you use as the "wet" part of the sanding process..

just curious if that was a good idea, or not so much, considering the chemicals and what not..

otherwise, i was thinking about just buying a new shield and putting it on, and then when i give OFD my gear back, they will have a new shield.

thanks for any help!

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Permalink Reply by Dale on September 19, 2008 at 8:20am

im a explorer, i have a face sheild and saftey glasses,

ive been concidering getting goggles, but idk

its like 30 bucks for a new sheild, go buy one

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Permalink Reply by rfdjumper on September 19, 2008 at 9:58am

Put a new set of Bourke's on, so you can see. Save the old shield. If you have to give your lid back you can put the old one's back on.

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Permalink Reply by CODE 3 on September 20, 2008 at 9:31pm

so i just talked to my brother and he said that they dont let you wear the bourkes at the academy.. he said you have to have the shield..

so ive been lookin all over the internet and i can find a place to buy the shield!!