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Should I get the Genuine 3M or do you think the Weldcote knockoffs are just as good?

Genuine 3M made in USA.

Weldcote version made in Taiwan.

3M part number 04-0280-00
 
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The only helmet I have an oem lens cover on is my old Optrel. Everything else just has the cheap welding store plastic lens as I like to be close to the puddle for some reason, I would try a few of the cheap ones and if you don't like it then spend the money on the oem ones.
 
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The cheap ones are 5 for $10 with free shipping from eBay. Genuine 3M are $18 with free shipping.

I guess optical clarity is the main thing but how can you screw up clear plastic?
 
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Wamsutta said:
The cheap ones are 5 for $10 with free shipping from eBay. Genuine 3M are $18 with free shipping.

I guess optical clarity is the main thing but how can you screw up clear plastic?
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Probably the same way glass can get screwed up, cooling during production creating "waves."

Have you priced anything from Cyberweld ? They usually have decent prices.
 
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Wamsutta said:
The cheap ones are 5 for $10 with free shipping from eBay. Genuine 3M are $18 with free shipping.

I guess optical clarity is the main thing but how can you screw up clear plastic?
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It's $10 and a consumable, buy em. If you don't like them you are out $10, not even worth debating. Personally I can't comment on 3M hoods but we buy nothing but the cheapest plastic lense protectors at work and have never had any reason to consider anything else.
 
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speed bump said:
It's $10 and a consumable, buy em. If you don't like them you are out $10, not even worth debating. Personally I can't comment on 3M hoods but we buy nothing but the cheapest plastic lense protectors at work and have never had any reason to consider anything else.
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I went ahead and ordered a set of genuine 3M inside covers. $19.44 shipped for a pack of 5 off eBay.

Kind of pricey, but at least I won't have to worry about the clarity. And they're made in USA.
 
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Wamsutta said:
I went ahead and ordered a set of genuine 3M inside covers. $19.44 shipped for a pack of 5 off eBay.

Kind of pricey, but at least I won't have to worry about the clarity. And they're made in USA.
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And you know they'll fit. 3M can't just use a flat plate like old helms.
 
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