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Equipment => Pads => Topic started by: cesare_in on January 09, 2014, 03:02:12 PM

Title: Change color of pads
Post by: cesare_in on January 09, 2014, 03:02:12 PM
I have a pair of really good pads used in IPL, but blue in color.

And the grounds where we play our weekend friendlies as well as 20-20 tournaments allow only white clothing and equipment.

Has anyone used any coloring to change pads. I want to spray it up (if possible) to change it to white.

Cheers
Title: Re: Change color of pads
Post by: procricket on January 09, 2014, 03:03:29 PM
Lets have a butchers at the pads mate..

White spray paint and lacquer but they will crack off in time..
Title: Re: Change color of pads
Post by: Vitas Cricket on January 09, 2014, 03:08:02 PM
Clads are available in grey, which looks more like white to me in pictures.

Spraying them will work, but not for a long time, and I suspect you'll need a few coats to prevent the colour underneath showing through.
Title: Re: Change color of pads
Post by: cesare_in on January 09, 2014, 03:15:33 PM
Thanks a ton for the responses folks. So do you suggest that I just keep them as is and hope to play some colored clothing cricket?

Spraying doesn't look too good, I guess.

Title: Re: Change color of pads
Post by: RossViper on January 09, 2014, 05:29:29 PM
The issue with a color pad spray painted white is that it will look really shinny,  not a problem if your playing in coloured gear,  but a bit much for whites!
Title: Re: Change color of pads
Post by: tushar sehgal on January 09, 2014, 06:54:42 PM
The issue with a color pad spray painted white is that it will look really shinny,  not a problem if your playing in coloured gear,  but a bit much for whites!

You could achieve a Matte/Dull finish by using a roller once the pad has been sprayed but the paint has not dried yet...although from experience painting pads is not worth the hassle. Better off with buying the colour you need/want