Ack-Ack26yd Posted February 20, 2013 Share #1 Posted February 20, 2013 I'm trying to repaint a foreign copy helmet liner to have the correct color and look of a WWII era liner for reenacting and display purposes. I tried using just a walmart find (Rustolium Deep Forest Green from their Camo line), which a friend suggested, but I'm not happy with it compared to my original examples. So does anybody know if someone makes a good reproduction paint for helmet liners and if so, who's the best in your opinions? I plan to paint a unit symbol on the liner afterwards as well. Thanks for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strawberry 9 Posted February 20, 2013 Share #2 Posted February 20, 2013 Here is an OD green paint recipe. I've used it with great results. http://www.serviceofsupply.com/WWIIInfoPage.htm#Paint%20Recipe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted February 20, 2013 Share #3 Posted February 20, 2013 I've got a bunch of mint WW2 liners...no two are the same shade. Some are a dead-flat OD...others a lighter, slightly textured OD, and the later ones a semi-gloss darker OD. So...what is "right"? Answer....all of the above! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugme Posted February 20, 2013 Share #4 Posted February 20, 2013 Krylon makes a camo paint line also and the y have a flat OD that is very close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted February 20, 2013 Share #5 Posted February 20, 2013 A mint Westinghouse with semi-gloss OD finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted February 20, 2013 Share #6 Posted February 20, 2013 Compare the finishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterson45 Posted February 20, 2013 Share #7 Posted February 20, 2013 Krylon makes a camo paint line also and the y have a flat OD that is very close. That is what I use when I do my liners and it works really well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas36th Posted February 20, 2013 Share #8 Posted February 20, 2013 I like Rapco 34087 Lusterless "KHAKI" It looks great on the liners I refurbish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ack-Ack26yd Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share #9 Posted February 21, 2013 Thanks for the help everyone! I know there were probably lots of variations to colors, I'm just trying to get a decent middle ground color, something that's common, and looks good in my eyes at least. Can someone post a picture of one repainted with the Krylon just so I could see what the end result is? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ack-Ack26yd Posted March 1, 2013 Author Share #10 Posted March 1, 2013 No store in my area carries the Krylon Cammo paint anymore, so I have to order something online. Has anyone used J Murray's liner paint or any other repro liner paints they reccomend? If you have, could you post a picture of your repainted liner? Thanks again everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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