Interesting thread, great info on how to properly display gas masks and how to prevent further deterioration.
Most things are like previously stated, down to common sence but i hadnt thought about using Power Steering fluid.
Cheers-
Darren
Interesting thread, great info on how to properly display gas masks and how to prevent further deterioration.
Most things are like previously stated, down to common sence but i hadnt thought about using Power Steering fluid.
Cheers-
Darren
One final word on P.A.S. if your going to use this technique, I would advise that you try a small test area first before going all the way and treating the whole mask, as due to the time frame of world war two gas mask's the rubber used in some is natural base and in others synthetic and so I would experiment first before getting too carried away, just incase it makes things worse rather than better.
However I have tried this on a 1940 natural rubber British Civilian duty respirator, and had very similar results, I. E clean pliable and with a soft sheen after treatment.
Nige.
"Now, I've designed this like a collapsing bag ! "
I've heard of the method that Nige mentioned, never tried it before but it sounds really good based on whats been said and that fantastic example of a M1-1-5 Army Optical Mask which has been preserved and shown I'm actually tempted to try it myself now as a few of the masks I have could do with a bit of resoration Anyway, as Nige said it would be best to try it on a small area of the mask first, just like you would when stripping non original paint from an old helmet to make sure you get it just right
I'll post some pictures of how to display the masks in the way that I mentioned in a previous post in the next while.
Thanks
Danny
Heres some pictures of what I was meaning by using pins to take the strain off the head harness and prevent it from stretching and deteriorating any further. Hope fully it gives you a better idea of what I meant
Thanks
Danny
good thread with much useful info,,,
I treated the mask with the p.a.s.f
Now the rubber is very soft and clean.some small cracks dissapeared and from a small distance the mask looks like new.Thanks for the method.I will keep in mind.
First you have to apply sometimes and clean it with a dry cloth to clean the rubber.After that you have to apply the fluid with a cloth and leave it.You will see that the rubber will "drink" the fluid.I have repeat that for 5-6 times.
Hmmm... Sad... I'm from the Philippines, and where I'm from. EVERYTHING IS HARD TO GET. Anyways... I'm getting new gas masks for my birthday, though I'm not sure if they will be bought. Anyways. Thanks for the warm welcome! Fluid works great. Though the mask will only be good for displays, I was kind'a hoping I could still be able to play around with it, use it also for exploration adventures... lol
Another question... Does repairing a mask with PASF (SchMs) repair the cracks completely? Like, it can be used???
- I got too impatient with my repair with the PMG, so I patched it up with latex glove cut-out patches and used cyanoacrilate as an adhesive.
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