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Johnj
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I bought some knee armor yesterday. They're like knee pads, but with CE hard armor, so I decided to wash them. I also pulled the pads out of my everyday helmet and threw them in too.

:shock: Now my helmet smells like a fresh mountain pass on a nice sunny day!
People say I'm stupid and apathetic. I don't know what that means, and I don't care.
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Johnj wrote:I bought some knee armor yesterday. They're like knee pads, but with CE hard armor, so I decided to wash them. I also pulled the pads out of my everyday helmet and threw them in too.

:shock: Now my helmet smells like a fresh mountain pass on a nice sunny day!
Now you don't even need to leave home for the experience.

Did you machine wash them?
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Yes I did.
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Johnj wrote:I bought some knee armor yesterday. They're like knee pads, but with CE hard armor, so I decided to wash them. I also pulled the pads out of my everyday helmet and threw them in too.

:shock: Now my helmet smells like a fresh mountain pass on a nice sunny day!


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Johnj wrote:Yes I did.
Good to know. I have been hand washng them. Next time I'll toss them in the washing machine with other things.
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#6 Unread post by Grey Thumper »

Doesn't the foam get affected by moisture though? I was told to take the pads out of my jacket before washing it, for instance.
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Didn't notice any damage to the pads. I used the delicate cycle and air dried them.
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