M40 "nd"

[sweguy]

Hi, new helmet to collection. This is supposed to be a period scratched Heer helmet but the previous owner applied a new decal on it. Any tips on how to get rid of it would be great! Have tried with a warm-moisty wettex.

Nice dome stamp, inside and outside in quite good condition. Repro chinstrap and drawstring..

The helmet was given to a boy in Norway by an old lady years ago, I recently bought it. It comes from Lillehammar and were possibly issued there.

Et64, Lotnr:400

Thanks Al

[bigmacglenn]

Well done, a beautiful display piece...I'm really impressed with the condition of the liner!
cheers, Glenn

[sweguy]

Thanks for the kind words Glenn! Do you have any idea of how to get rid of that decal in a smooth way? It's hard as stone..

[bigmacglenn]

I would suggest checking out the "Restoration and Refurbishing" section of the Forum...you might get lucky there...But surely someone will come along to give you the proper pointers...
cheers, Glenn

[FALLSCHIRMJAGER]

Thanks for the kind words Glenn! Do you have any idea of how to get rid of that decal in a smooth way? It's hard as stone..

Hi , nice M40 , have you tried to steam it off? If it's water based that may well work. Leon.

[sweguy]

Hi Leon, do you think that's better than a warm wettex dishcloth? I can try it but should I seal the air-vent with some paper just to prevent steam from hurting the liner?

Regards Al

[FALLSCHIRMJAGER]

Hi Leon, do you think that's better than a warm wettex dishcloth? I can try it but should I seal the air-vent with some paper just to prevent steam from hurting the liner?

Regards Al

That's a good idea!! Stick a bit of blue tack in there just in case some steam goes through the vent. Leon.

[sweguy]

Ok, so I've tried steaming it off and it's still hard as stone! Is there any more ways to do it?

Al

[FALLSCHIRMJAGER]

I would say it seems like you are stuck with this decal unfortunately. I would not want to use chemicals on it in case it damaged the paintwork. Leon.

[KradSpam]

It might sound mad but try using a pencil eraser, rubbing and twisting firmly. It might grip the fragile decal and rip it. It should be easy to pick remnants off with a pin or credit card etc.