odd request, sun screen qustion for chrome domes - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*stich626* · 05-02-2011, 12:46 PM

Hello, the time has come that my thinning hair is an issue while out in the sun, and tho, not bald, it's thin enough that I'm getting a nice burn already..
I can wear a hat while out and about but when working on the truck or the chevelle, it gets in the way..
is there a sun screen that doesn't make your hair look like a 50's greaser..

only other thing I could think of was those winter hats, that hip hop has made a year round hat,, if I could find a light colored one(white/tan) that wasn't winter thick.. I'd try that as it also keep the sweat out of my eyes..
and keep the hair clean..
any other ideas..

hotrodhomi · 05-02-2011, 12:54 PM

A few ideas

KEL · 05-02-2011, 12:56 PM

i wear a surgical cap or a do-rag.
don't ever want to burn that scalp again !

***Liz*** · 05-02-2011, 01:31 PM

They sell scalp sunscreen sprays for babies and adults. I would check a local cvs or such

*Shane* · 05-02-2011, 01:58 PM

http://www.totallyfreecrap.com/2009/03/05/free-hat-5/

Restrorob · 05-02-2011, 02:14 PM

A welders cap with the smaller brim would work well from what I see, Luckily I don't have to deal with it yet.....

**leddzepp** · 05-02-2011, 02:19 PM

a beanie will work and not get in the way.
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cdowns · 05-02-2011, 02:54 PM

i do my work in air conditoned garage so no problem there

at the beach i'm startin to wear hat for longer periods of time// actually after it gets tanned up there i've not noticed sunburning too often

the strangest place i get sunburn is my ankels// i spend alot of time in the sun walking the beach and have to wear walkin shoes and socks for protective measure so if i'm just on the beach for swimming or lunch etc my feet are not covered and burn easy

rambler · 05-02-2011, 03:22 PM

yeah, I'm the same way,,, I seem to burn every summer... always forget where I put my hat...

eightbanger · 05-02-2011, 03:59 PM

You could always do what British men traditionaly did at the beach in the 50's...
A knotted handkerchief...

powerdriver 1958 · 05-02-2011, 04:50 PM

I'm telling you from dealing with my scorched dome , Cover it up . Don't worry about looks or style . Cover up

The sunscreens are ok if you are just chillin but working or hard playing you will sweat that stuff off and it runs in you eyes . That is fun . If it can be rubbed on , It will be rubbed off

It never fails though I will forget my hat, dew rag , tee shirt and burn my lid . I love that snake skin , burnt , peeling deal .

Wife told me once , "Wow thats so red you remind me of a match head"

GMCjunkie · 05-02-2011, 05:10 PM

Shave it darlin! then you can use regular ol sunscreen.

or, as mentioned, theres always the skull cap aka do rag.

bouncytruck · 05-02-2011, 07:34 PM

I'm bald and white as the driven snow. I started to cut my hair short so I could use sunscreen on my head. Now I use a clipper without any guard and then cover my scalp with spray-on SPF 50. I keep a can in my Blazer for driving with the top off.

I tried using hats, but I got too hot and the back of my head/neck always burned.

They do make sunscreen for the scalp/hair. I have some from Banana Boat that is a pump spray in SPF 15. http://www.medshopexpress.com/109568.html I also found these two that look about the same - http://www.sleekhair.com/7050.html http://www.lotionsucks.com/suncare.php#

BB72CHEVKT · 05-02-2011, 08:09 PM

I was in the same boat and got a bad haircut and decided to shave it all off. I spend a LOT of time in the sun in the summer and just spray some on when needed and you are done.

Jerry Jones · 05-02-2011, 09:27 PM

I shave and use Headblade.com sunscreen, or a skull cap.

Hubscrub · 05-02-2011, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by powerdriver 1958

Wife told me once , "Wow thats so red you remind me of a match head"

thats gold!

vectorit · 05-02-2011, 10:00 PM

Hat's for the most part, but I keep a bottle of "Bull frog" sun screen in the truck glove box and the saddle bag of the Harley. I like the Bull frog stuff, since it stays more than most after getting sweaty or a dip in the pool. Plus it isn't greasy, and won't burn your eyes as much when sweat beads get in your eyes.

PanelDeland · 05-03-2011, 05:47 PM

i THINK THE GUYS GOT YOU COVERED ON THE SUNBURN.jUST DON'T FORGET TO DRAW A LINE ACROSS YOUR FOREHEAD SO YOU WILL KNOW WHEN TO QUIT WASHING YOUR FACE.

cayoterun · 05-03-2011, 06:11 PM

Do-rag, skull cap, or I cut the bill off an old cap, keep one hanging on the shop wall, or in the pickup.

I know your pain, but learned my lessons 30yrs ago dealing with sunburned bald knobs.
Family and friends kid me about sleeping in my hat. Who cares, along as it's not cold in winter, or sunburned in summer.

Cayoterun

05-02-2011, 12:46 PM	#1
stich626 Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: hingham ma Posts: 1,721	odd request, sun screen qustion for chrome domes Hello, the time has come that my thinning hair is an issue while out in the sun, and tho, not bald, it's thin enough that I'm getting a nice burn already.. I can wear a hat while out and about but when working on the truck or the chevelle, it gets in the way.. is there a sun screen that doesn't make your hair look like a 50's greaser.. only other thing I could think of was those winter hats, that hip hop has made a year round hat,, if I could find a light colored one(white/tan) that wasn't winter thick.. I'd try that as it also keep the sweat out of my eyes.. and keep the hair clean.. any other ideas..

05-02-2011, 12:54 PM	#2
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: odd request, sun screen qustion for chrome domes A few ideas __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht Last edited by hotrodhomi; 05-02-2011 at 12:56 PM.

05-02-2011, 12:56 PM	#3
KEL 72 GMC Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wells, Maine Posts: 535	Re: odd request, sun screen qustion for chrome domes i wear a surgical cap or a do-rag. don't ever want to burn that scalp again !

05-02-2011, 01:31 PM	#4
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,798	Re: odd request, sun screen qustion for chrome domes They sell scalp sunscreen sprays for babies and adults. I would check a local cvs or such

05-02-2011, 01:58 PM	#5
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: odd request, sun screen qustion for chrome domes http://www.totallyfreecrap.com/2009/03/05/free-hat-5/

05-02-2011, 02:14 PM	#6
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: odd request, sun screen qustion for chrome domes A welders cap with the smaller brim would work well from what I see, Luckily I don't have to deal with it yet..... __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

05-02-2011, 02:19 PM	#7
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,052	Re: odd request, sun screen qustion for chrome domes a beanie will work and not get in the way. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

05-02-2011, 02:54 PM	#8
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: odd request, sun screen qustion for chrome domes i do my work in air conditoned garage so no problem there at the beach i'm startin to wear hat for longer periods of time// actually after it gets tanned up there i've not noticed sunburning too often the strangest place i get sunburn is my ankels// i spend alot of time in the sun walking the beach and have to wear walkin shoes and socks for protective measure so if i'm just on the beach for swimming or lunch etc my feet are not covered and burn easy __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

05-02-2011, 03:22 PM	#9
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	Re: odd request, sun screen qustion for chrome domes yeah, I'm the same way,,, I seem to burn every summer... always forget where I put my hat... __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

05-02-2011, 03:59 PM	#10
eightbanger 454 MAKES IT ROAR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, U.K Posts: 2,701	Re: odd request, sun screen qustion for chrome domes You could always do what British men traditionaly did at the beach in the 50's... A knotted handkerchief... Attached Images __________________ Nigel. An American living in a British body. 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 10 454 "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty" - Thomas Jefferson No more pain. 03.12.60 -- 12.28.10 http://www.youtube.com/Eightbanger Last edited by eightbanger; 05-02-2011 at 04:01 PM.

05-02-2011, 04:50 PM	#11
powerdriver 1958 Kid's Mechanic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kansas City Posts: 8,241	Re: odd request, sun screen question for chrome domes I'm telling you from dealing with my scorched dome , Cover it up . Don't worry about looks or style . Cover up The sunscreens are ok if you are just chillin but working or hard playing you will sweat that stuff off and it runs in you eyes . That is fun . If it can be rubbed on , It will be rubbed off It never fails though I will forget my hat, dew rag , tee shirt and burn my lid . I love that snake skin , burnt , peeling deal . Wife told me once , "Wow thats so red you remind me of a match head"

05-02-2011, 05:10 PM	#12
GMCjunkie Dude...I'm a CHICK Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Lakeland Georgia Posts: 6,192	Re: odd request, sun screen qustion for chrome domes Shave it darlin! then you can use regular ol sunscreen. or, as mentioned, theres always the skull cap aka do rag. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~* "The unexamined life is not worth living" -Socrates ~~~~~~~~~~~~~* '71 GMC Suburban 4x4

05-02-2011, 07:34 PM	#13
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: odd request, sun screen qustion for chrome domes I'm bald and white as the driven snow. I started to cut my hair short so I could use sunscreen on my head. Now I use a clipper without any guard and then cover my scalp with spray-on SPF 50. I keep a can in my Blazer for driving with the top off. I tried using hats, but I got too hot and the back of my head/neck always burned. They do make sunscreen for the scalp/hair. I have some from Banana Boat that is a pump spray in SPF 15. http://www.medshopexpress.com/109568.html I also found these two that look about the same - http://www.sleekhair.com/7050.html http://www.lotionsucks.com/suncare.php# __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L Last edited by bouncytruck; 05-02-2011 at 07:35 PM.

05-02-2011, 08:09 PM	#14
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: odd request, sun screen qustion for chrome domes I was in the same boat and got a bad haircut and decided to shave it all off. I spend a LOT of time in the sun in the summer and just spray some on when needed and you are done. __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

05-02-2011, 09:27 PM	#15
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,407	Re: odd request, sun screen qustion for chrome domes I shave and use Headblade.com sunscreen, or a skull cap. __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!



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05-02-2011, 10:00 PM	#17
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: odd request, sun screen qustion for chrome domes Hat's for the most part, but I keep a bottle of "Bull frog" sun screen in the truck glove box and the saddle bag of the Harley. I like the Bull frog stuff, since it stays more than most after getting sweaty or a dip in the pool. Plus it isn't greasy, and won't burn your eyes as much when sweat beads get in your eyes. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

05-03-2011, 05:47 PM	#18
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: odd request, sun screen qustion for chrome domes i THINK THE GUYS GOT YOU COVERED ON THE SUNBURN.jUST DON'T FORGET TO DRAW A LINE ACROSS YOUR FOREHEAD SO YOU WILL KNOW WHEN TO QUIT WASHING YOUR FACE. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

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cayoterun Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Guymon, Oklahoma Posts: 2,040	Re: odd request, sun screen qustion for chrome domes Do-rag, skull cap, or I cut the bill off an old cap, keep one hanging on the shop wall, or in the pickup. I know your pain, but learned my lessons 30yrs ago dealing with sunburned bald knobs. Family and friends kid me about sleeping in my hat. Who cares, along as it's not cold in winter, or sunburned in summer. Cayoterun __________________ Cayoterun Okla. Panhandle I think I'll do it myself and pay the extra $500. Last edited by cayoterun; 05-03-2011 at 06:23 PM.

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