Restoring a M35

**Datrus** · 01-14-2012, 01:00 AM

Hello Gents. I'm restoring a M35 relic condition helmet. Originally i wanted to do a M42, but for now it will be this one. I have a few questions though i hope you can help me with.

- Is it possible to buy new vent rivets? They are not in the best condition.
- I will make a "East Front camo" helmet. What will be the right choice of color for the base layer? Feldgrau No.2 or other? I will give the base layer structure with aluminum oxide.
- I could also need some help with the camo colors. Is it a "free for all" or is there some standard colors for this. I hope to get some names, then i will find the RAL numbers myself.

Here is some pics of the very beginning. I will update as often as i can. There is quite a lot of filler on the helmet, but this filler is fast reacting. I only have about 3-4 minutes to work with it. Lots of sanding to do.

Now it just needs a good coat of paint

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 01-14-2012 01:00 AM

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**ObKrieger** · 01-14-2012, 01:10 AM

1. reproduction helmet components

2. If double decal, then German Apple "PEA" Green Spray Paint For M35 Helmets

3. German-Helmets.com

Hope this helps.

**Datrus** · 01-14-2012, 01:12 AM

Thanks a LOT Moe. You're the man.

Have been asking a lot about the colors with no answers for some reason.

**Datrus** · 01-14-2012, 02:33 AM

Is there by any chance a place in Europe where i can buy these vent rivets and the paint for that matter. I can see the rivets is made in Europe. If us is the only option, i will have to live with it. I know i can get a auto paint shop to mix it for me, but i would like to get it in cans. I have no airbrush here.

**davejb** · 01-14-2012, 03:03 AM

You could try Soldier of Fortune , for the liner and chin strap, as for the vents im not aware of places that sell them over there, you can also get the paint from SoF , try contacting WOODSNAKE, as to where he got his A/Oxide

**WOODSNAKE** · 01-14-2012, 03:05 AM

Hi Datrus, have a look at these guys on e-bay, the first guy is selling the M35 vents for $15 His name is czprg and his store is called Militanto. And the other guy is Jim Jacques who sells the paint and lots of resto stuff, i have used him and can highly recomend him, good luck

Phill