For motorcyclists, never be desperate to dry wet helmet foam using hair dryer, The problem is that there could be very bad consequences.
Helmet foam can get wet after washing or as a result of exposure to water when riding in rainy conditions.
However, you should never dry a wet helmet foam with a towel. hair dryer.
Although it is practical and makes wet helmet foam dry quickly, it can actually damage the helmet foam.
Indeed, the heat that comes out of hair dryer can damage the helmet foam.
The heat can cause the helmet foam to deflate easily, making the helmet unpleasant to wear afterwards. The deflated helmet foam makes the helmet feel loose and prone to falling off when used.
The most likely result is that your helmet will “break” when worn and could be a hazard if it happens. crash.
Therefore, for drying wet helmet foam, it is recommended to dry it at room temperature only, even drying it in direct sunlight can actually damage the quality of helmet foam.
Moreover, if you've ever seen a helmet wash in a mall, it's also best avoided because they dry the helmets using heaters.
In fact, drying by putting a whole helmet into a heater as done by helmet washing services can be even more dangerous.
So, not only will the cheek foam be damaged, but the sytrofoam or EPS layer of the helmet can also be damaged if it is dried by heating it like that.
If the EPS is damaged, the helmet's ability to protect the head during an impact is also reduced.
Hence, it is safest to dry the helmet foam simply by letting it sit indoors until it dries.
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