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Re: DIY coloured batting pads
« Reply #30 on: April 16, 2016, 10:14:18 AM »
I needed a pair of navy pads for white ball cricket. Found this thread and decided to give it a go. Here's my efforts using the VHT cloth/vinyl dye mentioned above and a couple of coats of VHT clear coat. Bought it all on eBay. Pads are a couple of years old and very well worn.
Taping up the backs was the hardest bit and you need to take time over this of you want a really tidy job. I sprayed them in the garden so didn't worry too much about making a mess. First coat was fairly light. Second coat applied 10 minutes later and final coat after an hour. Was told not to spray too close so did it from about 12" away. Touch dry in an hour and cured in a couple of days. I then applied 2 light coats of clear coat lacquer. End result looks pretty good and finish seems very tough. All in cost less than £15.
 



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Re: DIY coloured batting pads
« Reply #31 on: April 16, 2016, 04:35:44 PM »
looks a really smart job that mate
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Re: DIY coloured batting pads
« Reply #32 on: April 16, 2016, 04:43:26 PM »
Not so sure on the clear. So shiny!


In Matt form I love them!
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Re: DIY coloured batting pads
« Reply #33 on: April 16, 2016, 04:53:21 PM »
Quote from: smilley792 on April 16, 2016, 04:43:26 PM
Not so sure on the clear. So shiny!


In Matt form I love them!

I guess they will wipe down better though!
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Re: DIY coloured batting pads
« Reply #34 on: April 16, 2016, 05:05:26 PM »
£15 materials, £800's worth of tape!

Looks good though, don't mind the shiny finish, dazzle the bowler on his run up.
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Re: DIY coloured batting pads
« Reply #35 on: April 16, 2016, 05:28:03 PM »
Should have used a matt lacquer rather than a clear coat, they'll be blinding in the sun. But top job :)
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Re: DIY coloured batting pads
« Reply #36 on: April 18, 2016, 07:35:23 AM »
Update - the lacquer cracks when the pads bend. Should have used a flexible lacquer instead or just left them with the matt paint finish because that doesn't crack. Doesn't look too bad a the cracks disappear when the pads go back to normal shape.
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Re: DIY coloured batting pads
« Reply #37 on: April 23, 2016, 11:06:19 AM »
Love the matte finish.
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Re: DIY coloured batting pads
« Reply #38 on: May 03, 2016, 05:42:12 PM »
Been asked a few times about the paint I used. It's this

VHT SATIN VINYL & CLOTH SEAT & CARPET PENETRATING DYE


http://www.vhtpaint.com/specialty/vht-vinyl-dye

Readily available on eBay and Amazon

I don't recommend using the lacquer as it doesn't stretch and will crack. The vinyl paint flexes nicely and looks good in a matt finish.
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Re: DIY coloured batting pads
« Reply #39 on: May 03, 2016, 06:38:45 PM »
 @bk ..top work
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Re: DIY coloured batting pads
« Reply #40 on: May 04, 2016, 06:52:22 AM »
@kaartman Thanks. A bit of trial and error but a good cheap way of getting coloured pads.
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Re: DIY coloured batting pads
« Reply #41 on: May 04, 2016, 09:43:54 AM »
Looks great!
Might have to try this with a pair of old pads!
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Re: DIY coloured batting pads
« Reply #42 on: August 28, 2016, 09:41:56 AM »
I tried this but found that the vinyl spray does crack a touch, miles better than ordinary pray paint but not as good as anticipated.
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Re: DIY coloured batting pads
« Reply #43 on: August 28, 2016, 04:04:52 PM »
I used Plasti-dip, looked awesome, but peels if it tears at the edges. Leaves a white pad if you peel it all off though, as it just sits on the surface.
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Re: DIY coloured batting pads
« Reply #44 on: January 08, 2017, 10:40:51 AM »
Struggling to find any red VHT vinyl dye online. Anyone know when it's sold in the UK?

Alternatively, has anyone used this stuff? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/260923656314

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