helmet color

[Howlingriffon]

This is one that I stripped and am attempting to restore.  Half of the seam is gone and it was caked in old paint so I really can't hurt it.  Trying to get the correct color for WW2, I first got a OD that I thought was good and did that.  Reading about the rattle can Krylon OD, then did half in that.  Didn't like either so I took a helmet to Lowes and had them color match.  Comments, questions or advice always welcomed.

Thank you.

Jason

 

 

 

 

[phil b]

i found that paint from 1944militaria is a good match............i matches the helmets i have in my collection

[MattS]

I like the darker half, looks close. Here's the only one I have handy, light khaki 2" net and late OD chin straps: 

[Howlingriffon]

Thanks all.  The paint I had mixed was for a "sample" size but is enough to easily do 50+ helmets - for $4...

[gap]

I prefer the lighter shade. Which one did you have mixed at Lowe’s? Is it latex? 

[Howlingriffon]

Both actually.  The lighter is an off the shelf color.  I'll post the code later.  They are are both latex and satin.  I think the sheen is perfect.  The rattle can was way too flat.

[BOLO]

the darker shade reminds me of a Korean war repaint

[eaglerunner88]

What you want is this: https://spraypaint.quartertonparts.com/product/33070-early-wwii-od-spray-paint/