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06-27-2014 05:44 PM
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Welcome to the Forum! A battle-damaged relic helmet such as this is better left the way it is, friend...It's beyond restoration...Now it's all about Preservation...
cheers, Glenn
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bigmacglenn1966
Welcome to the Forum! A battle-damaged relic helmet such as this is better left the way it is, friend...It's beyond restoration...Now it's all about Preservation...
cheers, Glenn
Thanks for the advice Glenn. I am certainly not against just leaving it the way it is. I also read some good threads on preservation vs restoration. It seems that a product called Renaissance Wax may be a possibility to protect from future deterioration? -Jeremy
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I've heard of folks using bee's wax as well, but I've never used anything on my helmets...proper (dry) storage is essential, obviously...I'm sure some of our other members will be able to provide more preservation advice...
cheers, Glenn
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Datrus
You can find better(or worse) helmets to restore
This helmet have too much paint and patina to restore IMHO
The hole will also make it harder to restore. Just find a rusty one with corrosion holes etc
Cheers!
Thanks Datrus. So you would also recommend just leaving this one as is as well? I guess when I said restore I really meant preserve. I would just like to get this one into as stable and as original condition as possible for display. I don't intend to install a liner or take out the liner band; just want to remove any rust that can be done without damaging the original paint Thanks very much. -Jeremy
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slados28
This one has actual history in that it's found on known positions etc. etc. The thought of someone "restoring" a relic such as this really pains me --- You and this poor lid will be better off in every aspect, IMO, if you just apply some Ren wax, display it nicely and just enjoy it for what it is
There's plenty of bare crappy looking shells out there, pick on one of those instead
I completely agree with you and I think I misused the term "restore" in my title and original posting. I want to display this one as the ground dug relic that it is and I love the fact that it has definitive history associated along with it. My real intention is just to find the best way to preserve this one. I noticed many examples of people using oxalic acid to remove the surface rust without damaging the original paint/decals and then coating them with the Renaissance or bees wax. This is the only type of thing I was considering. What I really like about these ground dug helmets is the story they tell and how they can be tied to a specific battle and unit. I would in no way want to damage that history. Sorry for the confusion. -Jeremy
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slados28
Oh.. I see you REALLY meant "Preservation"... better fix that thread title or you'll have a whole bunch of relic collectors over you in no time
No, really... Renaissance wax is great preserving and you've got a cool relic on your hands, congrats
Thanks, just made the changes
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