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Some days ago I bought an M42 german helmet who was found in Thuringen (Germany) during an excavation in 2011. Was found inside a bunker with other german helmets and some russian helmet.
Personally I prefer remove the oxide and sand and leave the helmet in its original form. The same way that it was found, I think in this way have a lot of personality. It is a clear example from a past period, witness of a lot of stories.
To restore it, first of all I remove the most superficial oxide and sand, and then, I used the Dremel machine to sanding to eliminate all the imperfections. When I finished, I applied WD40 oil, and with a piece of steel wool I rubbed all the helmet...
Now, to conserve it I'll have to repeat the process each two months aproximately.
Some days ago I bought an M42 german helmet who was found in Thuringen (Germany) during an excavation in 2011. Was found inside a bunker with other german helmets and some russian helmet.
Personally I prefer remove the oxide and sand and leave the helmet in its original form. The same way that it was found, I think in this way have a lot of personality. It is a clear example from a past period, witness of a lot of stories.
To restore it, first of all I remove the most superficial oxide and sand, and then, I used the Dremel machine to sanding to eliminate all the imperfections. When I finished, I applied WD40 oil, and with a piece of steel wool I rubbed all the helmet...
Now, to conserve it I'll have to repeat the process each two months aproximately.
