How to Restore a Latex Rubber Bat Cowl / Mask - or - The Making of Retired BatDad

[@summer-np6fx]

You made a $30.00 batman mask into a $130.00 mask. Great video sir.

[@retiredbatdad2135]

Thanks. I'm really glad this video has been helping people get their inexpensive masks turned into something they can truly enjoy and be proud of.

[@spykids3on_vhs819]

@@retiredbatdad2135 3 years later, still helps.

[@Polygonlin]

Damn. 8 YEARS AGO...and this video is only now getting the love it deserves.

[@johnniealejandria6561]

for real right!?

[@Tim-57]

Absolutely a video worth watching. Thank you Edit; I keep the nylon hoserie piece on the manikin head for display under the mask. Mine is a bit thicker of latex/rubber, it started to loose its form and was close to cracking. I panicked a bit, filled the sink with hot water and dish soap...brought it back nicely.

[@davidkay3784]

That was a awesome tutorial. I recently got duped and received a latex Mandalorian mask that came in an 8" x 8" envelope when they advertised it as PVC. I have no experience with this so I used a hair dryer and fixed the worst of it. Thanks to your tutorial I will be able to fine tune the repair process and make the mask look great. Thanks!

[@tomacheteful]

Amazing job.. this was very entertaining to watch.

[@RJ_Cormac]

Nice video, this is a must watch, most people don't understand these costumes are typically made overseas and don't get shipped on a protective manikin head. 👍

[@jedigemini5599]

Good choice for the cowl. Michael Keaton is my favorite Batman.

[@jasonforrest9833]

Thanks for the tips bro. Great how to vid.

[@kidpiper9642]

That really does look incredible now.

[@JBaker-eg1ot]

Cool video! This may be useful in restoring my own '89 cowl. Oh, and congrats on retirement. Hope you enjoy it!

[@arrrrrran3043]

i dont even need to know any of this stuff but i'm really enjoying this video, great work batdad

[@mrlionel1965]

OMg. I have had this same cowl for years and the ears are just a mess. I am definitely going to do this to my cowl. Thank you so much for this video!

[@eligarcia215]

Such a great video. I have three of these Keaton cowls (3180) and am going to try this. Thanks for sharing!

[@johnniealejandria6561]

thank you so much for this ive been wanting to get a 89 mask but the only ones i can get are the cheap ebay ones and i was always worried about how it would look when i got but now i know i can fix the shape

[@chrismapley7513]

great tips I had no eye dear i could reform my batman cowl and sute with heat and molding it so thank you for the info mate

[@TheOneSoulMate_]

Great video and love the ending. 😂

[@carlesmgomez]

Very useful! Thanks!! 🦇

[@kalenhouse]

have you thought of using plasti dip to making the mask less shiny and to give it extra durability? just a thought.

[@MrMazingo]

Does that work???

[@smc1037]

Thank you for this video. I just purchased my first latex mask and it looks like a dump truck ran over it. At least I know now why that is and how to fix it so it will look like it did on the site.

[@Lardybloke1]

Brilliant video, just what I needed as I've just been bought a rather crumpled mask for my birthday.

[@alteredstateskustom]

Thanks for all the great tips

[@kakazet]

Very nice tutorial!

[@joshk333]

Awesome video!! I recently purchased a 2018 Michael Myers mask and it is very snug on my big head and nose. Trying to over stuff it to stretch it as much as I can but am thinking of trying just a little heat. It’s not unbearably right, just need a little bit more room. Maybe a haircut will do the trick. That or a nose job.

[@2asumDolfins]

THAT ENDING THOUGH HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAH

[@DALILOMODIY]

thanks for the info! :)

[@marceloA1313]

Well done good job .

[@tylerdelaire4441]

I need a real scarecrow mask batman begins

[@matthewprevost8336]

Lol great video now hopefully I can get my deadpool mask to look just as good!

[@mexchk07]

👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽perfección!!!

[@josephf3713]

About how long do we warm up the area for ?

[@Simplemana]

Can you leave a link to where you got this?

[@nostalgicstudios7414]

Awesomeness great video

[@mexchk07]

I nearly spit my drink when I saw the before shot

[@arieldevinci6118]

That mask looked great on you!

[@martinreintal6069]

Retired BatDad, this is a great, fun tutorial. I wanted to ask if you have ever used Plastidip on the mask and if you'd ever consider it?

[@mikecher9890]

great job

[@q8satan]

Dude! Thank you ending is priceless Lmao 🤣 great job

[@rupertsadevil]

I don't have a heat gun, can I use a hairdryer?

[@mac2dc1]

Thanx for the help really appreciate it

[@jvst20051]

Retire Bagdad I have the same cowl it was in very good condition but now its cracking all over how do I fix it

[@cassiecruise9686]

Will doing this cause the mask to shrink? Is there anyway to get it to shrink?

[@rko619wrestlingfan]

Can this be shrunk?

[@BruceLeeKingoftheSewers]

Nice!

[@galileoshift8330]

great ending

[@franklinsoto3316]

My mask to way to loose on my face what can I do?

[@adyanbickaroo1868]

How

[@linkpaivichit7651]

Thank you for posting this how-to. It was extremely helpful for my Joker’s Wild Batman (as you can see for my profile picture). Keep on cosplay!!

[@jaimegomez5389]

What if you ware the crappy version to batman events

[@caiodlimaM]

cool

[@felin_de_la_nuit]

The ending 😩😹

[@_GODMODEON]

How much?

[@marcelo78]

Batffleck should watch this. His cowl sucks.

[@MasonMorris1204]

marcelo78 no, no it doesn't

[@Rynathee]

A....... and 2..... LOL

[@Lokiofasgard616]

I used a baloon

[@fynnthefox9078]

"I'm Batman."

[@kpvse]

That fucking thumbnail lol