| As we all know, paintballs cause a mess. Not only do | | | | paint from running onto the lens. Since there are many |
| they explode upon impact, but the paint inside sprays, | | | | creases and tiny holes in the mask, the cleaning |
| covering nearby items, including all gear and the mask. | | | | process may take some time. Don't rush. Make sure |
| After a few hits, it may actually be nearly impossible to | | | | the mask is cleaned properly, removing all paint from |
| see through the mask. This is why it is important to | | | | the surface. |
| know how to properly clean a paintball mask. It is | | | | Now that the surface is clean, it is recommended to |
| possible to simply wipe the paint away with a rag after | | | | remove the lens from the mask. This allows complete |
| being hit. This will remove the excess paint, allowing | | | | cleaning of the paint from the perimeter of the lens. If |
| visibility out of the mask, and the player to get back | | | | only the surface is wiped, the remaining paint will |
| into the game. While this is acceptable, the mask | | | | harden around the lens. This could later cause a |
| should be completely cleaned after each outing. It is | | | | problem. Take the time needed to remove the lens |
| not a difficult process, but it make take some time, | | | | and clean the mask properly. Each brand will vary, so it |
| especially when doing a complete cleaning. | | | | is best to look over the instructions that were included |
| The most important thing to remember when cleaning | | | | with the mask to learn how to safely remove the lens. |
| a mask is not to use any chemicals. Only use water | | | | After the mask has been cleaned and the lens has |
| on the shield of the mask. Using chemicals may cause | | | | been removed, make sure all excess paint has been |
| a film, making it difficult to see. Start by wiping as much | | | | wiped away. Then, use a micro-fiber cloth or towel to |
| paint off as possible. Use a clean rag to do this. It may | | | | wipe the lens. This will remove any oil that has gotten |
| be necessary to add a little bit of water to the rag | | | | on the lens during cleaning. When all oil has been |
| while wiping. Many people only clean the lens on their | | | | removed, reassemble the lens into the mask. A clean |
| paintball masks. It is equally important to clean the hard | | | | mask is now ready for the next paintball outing. |
| plastic that surrounds the lens. This will prevent the | | | | |