[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally posted by DownTownTonyBrown
Being an engineer and knowing a slight bit about material science...

Yes there is a possibility that certain hydrocarbon chemicals could affect the structural integrity of a plastic helmet. However, the result of poor paint choices that I would expect to see is that the helmet would basically melt - become soft and pliable. Pliable enough so that one could stick their finger through it or make permanent dents.

Most of you seem to be worrying about something that is well beyond your expertise and trying to enforce an unwritten rule that is based upon inappropriate conjecture.

Do any of you even know what the structural strength requirements are for a helmet? Do you know that the structural integrity has changed because Sally painted finger nail polish onto her helmet? Any of you material scientist check with Big Foot as to what type of paints he uses? Do those types make a difference?

You vigilantes need to mellow out. Maybe start worring about what kind of grass is growing in the outfield... I've heard that Kentucky blue grass can cause some severe abdominal allergic reactions ... if you eat 32.783 pounds of it... under a full moon.

The requirement for the proper stamp is the only requirement you can enforce unless some other uneducated idiot has managed to get an unwarranted league rule in place. Then I guess you'll have to enforce that too.

Good luck

DownTownTonyBrown:

I am a not a materials scientist, but I am an engineer (BE with a double major in civil/structual and mechanical/enigneering mechanics) and all I can say to your post is:

AMEN BROTHER!!

MTD, Sr.