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Thanks Cyberthrasher for the info! Greatly appreciated!

Great, Thanks again!

Thanks, Dirtclod

Does anyone know of a good place to get Kevlar/Nomex thread? I just bought some tex 60 to sew Leather fire shields for on fire helmets, but doesn't seem to be strong enough.... Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Barlaam 1, Thank you for the information! I would have never guessed to use mop and glow! I have just completed my first shield and sealed it with Americana acrylic sealer, now I just have to see how it will hold up. I think I am going to try some of the Angelus paint. The acrylic paint that I'm using seems too thick and when I thin it with water it seems like its too thin. I'm curious to know where you get it or do you just order it from their site? I have checked out Hermann Oak, I couldnt find the single belt bends you were talking about.... Thanks again..

Hello everyone, I am brand spanking new to the leather world! I have just started making leather fire helmet sheilds and so far, so good! Once I was done cutting and tooling the leather, I painted the whole shield white and waited for it to dry. I then came back and painted the background and a bugle on it in back and silver, and to my surprise turned out pretty good for my first time. Every thing to this point has been painted with eco flo, cova color. I then tried putting on super shene and within 2 strokes of the brush the paint started to smear. I have seen several post describing this and one of the biggest things that are mention is buffing the leather. I have tried to buff it and it doesnt seem like anything is coming off, so I am not really sure what to do at this point. Now understand that these shields will endure temps of over 1000 degrees at times. I need to know what I can put on them to seal them from the elements and looking for any advise from others who have made sheilds in the past. Also, am I using the wrong paint, I have seen some people have used 1 shot oil based enamel? Any help would be greatly appreciated!