Which is the best way to get rid of some rusty spots on the helmet without damaging the helmet?
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hi, don't touch it at all.....
just preserve it in the right place in order to stop the rust.....IMHO
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You can try a little vaseline oil on a cloth ; this oil is clear and absolutely neutral, it won't do any harm to the paint or even decals. Its a good solution to stop the rust on the shells ; moreover, it will dissappear after a few months, leaving no residue.
If it's only a few rusty spots, your paint is not in danger : leave it as it is : uncleaned / untouched helmets are greater IMO...Comment
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IMO that's why this also counts for lids with heavy rust, dirt, ect...uncleaned / untouched helmets are greater IMO...
I would never touch a helmet in any way, as bad as the condition is, just keep it in the correct place.'Arzt und Soldat'Comment
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Be sure you know that vasoline will make the helmet shinner than before, thus altering it's appearance and has been suggested by many senior collectors that it softens/loosens the paint..
I rarely do anything to a helmet, the one anti-rust product I've seen that is impossible to detect once applied is a product by Birchwood Casey called Sheath, super for spotting bad areas as the areas will look the same as before but the rust is neutralized...Still I wouldn't use that unless it's extreme..in a safe room temp. enviroment it will not get any worseComment
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OK, thanks to everyone who replied.
The helmet is M35 without decals and inside is pretty good liner.
I got it yesterday in an old barn
and guess who much did it cost?
bingo! i got it for free. what a lucky guy i am
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