M35 Relic...

[jonnb-1]

Hi guys I have a M35 Relic not long out of the groud and would like to know who to bring it up...So to speak, without damaging Original paint etc....

Thanks

Jonny

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Jonny, welcome to the forum!

My advice is basically do nothing to it other than brush off any loose rust flakes.

Please see the restoration/conservation forum to learn more.

Cheers, Ade.

[RH1941]

Do you have photos ? Gary

[jonnb-1]

Hi and thanks for the reply, I mean like there are a few other Relic Helmets on here ans somehow the get them prity clean!

Is that with a Chemical?


Regards

Jonny

[jonnb-1]

I will post up a pic now....Just have to take a few!

Jonny

[jonnb-1]

Hi Guys here is a few Pics!

Sorry the camera is old and wrecked but It will give you an idea of what its like....











Some pieces you can see what looks like Green Paint!!

Regards

Jb

[RH1941]

I like it just the way it is . Gary

[Panzer 3]

Hi Jonny
That really is a relic helmet, you will have to take your time
cleaning it or do more damage. As Ade says take off the surplus
rust first, you will find it will drop rust for ever in that condition.
Also check the restoration forum it is a mine of info,
If i get a helmet in that condition i never use a wire brush, you can end up with more holes than you can count it looks like a helmet that has to be picked at but only pick the pieces that come off
easy if they are stuck leave them. Brush it with a good brush and
if the shale keeps dropping use a matt varnish on it.
you wont see the varnish at all, but it will stop anything dropping in the future.
dave.

[jonnb-1]

Ok! Thanks for your advice!

I sure will get a soft brush as its a messy hobby these relics! : )

Jonny

[jonnb-1]

German Ebay for 14euro and loads of stuff with it!

Great!

Jb