Sometimes it is better to leave stuff alone

[WalterB]

Some people complained that this had been waxed....

[WalterB]

In an effort to address this "problem", good intentions have now caused it to look like this..... Apparently, a museum recommended the proper technique to remove the wax.

If there is ever a lesson to be learned, it is that sometimes it is better to leave things alone

Note: This thread is not designed to criticize the current owner in any way, it was merely designed to be an example to others that sometimes the best intentions do not yield the best results.

[alessio cammelli]

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[historiknut]

Response to Walter

Nothing has harmed this helmet but field use. If you have noticed the darker pic was taken inside and with the yellowish wax applied. Under day light you could see the light gray or blue as you can see it now. Nothing has changed on this helmet but the heavy wax has been removed. It looks very nice in your hands. Thanks for showing your concern, Bill

[Lenny W]

it looks like a lot of fine detail is now lost off the bird ? and i thought i seen it listed for sale somewhere with the wax on ?

[M35]

M38

Walter, you hit the nail on the head. As noted, not only is the decal worn down, but also the top layer of paint is gone along with most of the texture it seems, plus the deep dark rust is now shiny bare metal. I will be surprised if anyone buys this now. Why not leave things alone?!?

Regards,
Terry

[Jean-Loup]

Yes, nothing has changed, and it looks beautifull now, with that 2007 "field use"!

[ardennes44]

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In my opinion there was no great harm done by removing the wax - may be wrong, would be good to see it "live" and judge then.

Cheers,

Fern