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Equipment => Pads => Topic started by: Yorkershire on December 20, 2018, 04:36:01 PM

Title: Spray paint and lacquer to use?
Post by: Yorkershire on December 20, 2018, 04:36:01 PM: Okay have some SS test openers on order but already don't like red on them and have toyed with the idea of spray painting the badges on the shin and side of the pad white.

And then spraying some lacquer over them?

I know a few people have spray painted pads here. Any specific type of spray you have used or recommend?
Title: Re: Spray paint and lacquer to use?
Post by: Yorkershire on December 20, 2018, 07:28:35 PM: They claim they have no right handed ones left...
Title: Re: Spray paint and lacquer to use?
Post by: Yorkershire on December 20, 2018, 07:58:46 PM: Quote from: DorsetDan on December 20, 2018, 07:54:05 PM
Ah. Plenty of vendors for that type of thing though. Seems a shame to butcher new pads if you don’t like them :)

If you have any recommendations in that price range please point me in that direction... I'm well into the swing of returning items :D
Title: Re: Spray paint and lacquer to use?
Post by: jimmy23 on December 20, 2018, 08:58:49 PM: You can’t go wrong with the plain white ones from OLS
I’ve just bought my 2nd pair along with 2 pairs of plain white sausage fingers
Used them both last season
Title: Re: Spray paint and lacquer to use?
Post by: Yorkershire on December 20, 2018, 09:03:28 PM: Quote from: jimmy23 on December 20, 2018, 08:58:49 PM
You can’t go wrong with the plain white ones from OLS
I’ve just bought my 2nd pair along with 2 pairs of plain white sausage fingers
Used them both last season

Good shout! Think that is the way to go!
Title: Re: Spray paint and lacquer to use?
Post by: Seniorplayer on December 20, 2018, 09:11:21 PM: I've used PLASIDIP Matt spray doesn't chip or crack when the ball hits the pads
Title: Re: Spray paint and lacquer to use?
Post by: Churchy1989 on December 21, 2018, 03:13:04 PM: Quote from: Seniorplayer on December 20, 2018, 09:11:21 PM
I've used PLASIDIP Matt spray doesn't chip or crack when the ball hits the pads

Howzat!
Title: Re: Spray paint and lacquer to use?
Post by: Batoff on December 21, 2018, 03:30:15 PM: Quote from: Churchy1989 on December 21, 2018, 03:13:04 PM
Howzat!

This is the most natural looking finish, other brands of paint can leave your pads looking yellowy...
Title: Re: Spray paint and lacquer to use?
Post by: Yorkershire on December 21, 2018, 07:25:47 PM: Gone down the OLS route...

Still waiting for the SS Test Openers to arrive... but will be going straight back!
Title: Re: Spray paint and lacquer to use?
Post by: Yorkershire on December 22, 2018, 11:31:28 AM: Okay got the SS Test Openers... and I do like them... :)

Have the unbranded pads from OLS on order... so waiting for them to arrive. Will end up keeping one or other. Anyone had both and your thoughts?
Title: Re: Spray paint and lacquer to use?
Post by: Seniorplayer on December 23, 2018, 10:05:04 AM: Quote from: Batoff on December 21, 2018, 03:30:15 PM
This is the most natural looking finish, other brands of paint can leave your pads looking yellowy...
Mostly when you use yellow paint...
Title: Re: Spray paint and lacquer to use?
Post by: leatherseat on December 23, 2018, 05:40:31 PM: I wonder what the quality difference will be. I assume the SS Test Opener will be better quality - they are renowned for their lightweight for top quality protection.

Yorkershire- have you weighed the SS pads (they advertise around 810gmswhich is very light for traditional cane pads).

Choices, choices...

Best wishes,

David
Title: Re: Spray paint and lacquer to use?
Post by: Yorkershire on December 23, 2018, 06:23:58 PM: Not weighed but can do. So plan to return them and if I don't like the OLS ones I will buy an SS pad with no red.... 😄
Title: Re: Spray paint and lacquer to use?
Post by: adb club cricketer on December 23, 2018, 06:28:28 PM: SS Test Opener pads would have been better if they came with padded straps, considering they are top of the line from SS.
Title: Re: Spray paint and lacquer to use?
Post by: Yorkershire on December 23, 2018, 07:51:13 PM: Quote from: adb club cricketer on December 23, 2018, 06:28:28 PM
SS Test Opener pads would have been better if they came with padded straps, considering they are top of the line from SS.

Yes that did surprise me... as I was expecting that, but the quality of the pad is evident and in terms of materials and feel than my BAS Players pads. Right let me go and weight them!
Title: Re: Spray paint and lacquer to use?
Post by: Yorkershire on December 23, 2018, 07:57:25 PM: Pads weighed: 831 and 833 grams.

Not quite 810 but pretty decent!

Right sending them on their way back! Waiting to see how the OLS pads are like...