How to look after your paintball mask

Your paintball mask is the most important piece of equipment you’ll own as a paintballer (http://www.bzpaintball.co.uk/blog/the-first-piece-of-paintball-kit-you-should-buy/), and with the ever rising prices of lenses it’s more important now than ever to take care of your mask. It should be one of your top priorities as a player to keep your mask clean and your vision clear. Here’s how to look after your mask;

Don’t let paint sit

Often players will get hit in the mask whilst playing, clean off the paint when you’re not on the playing field. Leaving paint on your mask will deteriorate the lens over time and some paint can even stain. For the longevity of your mask ensure you get into the nooks and crannies where the lens meets the frame, if left this may weaken the lens.

Reapply Spray

If you have a single lens always ensure you have cleaned the lens and applied a fresh coating of anti-fog spray. This is vital, if you forget you’ll soon be reminded when your mask mists up and your view is hazy, not ideal. https://www.bzpaintball.co.uk/paintball-masks-accessories/lens-cleaning

Microfiber

Microfiber cloths are ideal for lenses, these will prevent smearing and distorting your vision. If you use paint spray etc with a regular cloth or your hand expect a smudged mess. A microfiber cloth will give you a seamless clean, just what you need.https://www.bzpaintball.co.uk/paintball-masks-accessories/lens-cleaning

Take care of the thermals

Thermal lenses are dual paned lenses which are sealed together via glue and foam, this assists with regulating the temperature thus reducing fogging. Never submerge your goggle under water, the foam barrier between the lenses is absorbent so if you get water between the lens panes your lens is useless. Ideally when cleaning your thermal lens you want to use water on a cloth to clean the outer lens and a microfiber cloth for the inner lens.

Change it up

Eventually your lens will need to be changed the recommended time is yearly if you’re a paintball regular. If your lens is scratched it’s probably time for a new one.

No glass cleaners

Don’t use  glass cleaners when cleaning your paintball mask, these are not polycarbonate lens cleaners and will damage your lens. The idea is to prolong the life of your lens not shorten it.

Manufactures

It’s always best to buy from an established brand and always purchase from a respected retailer such as ourselves, if you purchase from eBay who really knows what you’re getting, it could be some cheap knock off you’ve paid way over the odds for.

Cases
Your mask is most likely to get damaged while transporting it. The easiest way to protect it in transit is in a goggle bag or even better a hard goggle case. Some of these will even have spare compartments for storing lenses and other accessories:

https://www.bzpaintball.co.uk/goggle-lens-cases


As usual, f you require any advice or assistance don’t hesitate to call us on 01642 605000.