M35 Exposed: Before And After

[Walkwolf]

Found on-line recently and advertised as "German M40 helmet, Q64 - fresh from estate".

Rusted, with a couple coats of paint - silver over pale blue - I realize this 'blue' may have been original 'camo' but it's too late now. M35 in disguise.

I really just wanted an old beat up lid to strip down completely and restore. This one will make it a little simpler, although now I'll have to find an original early liner, pins, and chin strap..................

[Walkwolf]

I was a bit too hasty with the paint removal, and the decal got smeared a little, but it's still there !

Here's what was hiding underneath.........




Regards, Steve.

[Walkwolf]

Still a bit more to come off the back, inside, and the crevasses. I used an acetone treated
cloth product called "Graffiti Wipes". This is what almost killed the decal completely, it's very strong.

[blackheart0866]

very nice, and a great job.

Very well done.

Brian

[Walkwolf]

very nice, and a great job.

Very well done.

Brian

Thanks, Brian !

I'll add to the thread as I continue the 'restoration' process.............





Regards, Steve.

[jws54]

I have brought back some helms from overpaints. I use lacquer thinner on a q-tip and roll it over the area. I also sponge it on with a paper towel and blot it....

[theotherhomer]

Whats the site that you found this one on? you did a good job on the paint removal, better then i did with mine!!

[stuka f]

Nice job Steve!

[Walkwolf]

Whats the site that you found this one on? you did a good job on the paint removal, better then i did with mine!!

It was on good ol' Flea-Bay ! A 'buy it now' option................




Regards, Steve.

[Walkwolf]

Nice job Steve!

Looks a lot better in the photos ! Still a lot more to complete it fully.

Was really a case of "To do or not to do" because I knew the decal there.
By the time I started wiping off the outer layers, it was too late.
It looked kind of 'crappy' the first place, don't you think ? ! .............





Regards, Steve.