Stripping M1 helmet liner

[possum]

Hi,

 

Some of you guys may well have seen my thread on the WW2 M1 Chaplains liner I have recently purchased.

 

For the full story, please see the thread in this link:

 

http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/ind...showtopic=37273

 

I've upoladed some pictures to this thread, so that people can see what needs to be done without having to jump between the 2.

 

Basically, I need to remove the outer layer of spray paint as delicately as possible, whilst preserving the underneath.

 

I need some help from someone who has done this sort of thing before, as I don't want to get this wrong!

 

All advice listened to; I'm somewhat of a newcomer when it comes to restoring shells and liners.

 

 

 

 

I look foward to some feedback.

 

Many thanks,

 

Jon

[frederik.geudens]

Hi Jon!

 

Yesterday I posted a question about a 1953 Micarta helmet liner I bought. http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/ind...0&start=140

 

The blue metallic color looks identical to the color of your helmet liner. It is also spray painted but mine has a gold band along the rim added.

 

Do you know more about the origins of your liner?

 

TIA,

 

Frederik

[Airborne-Hunter]

I believe there was a topic about this in the helmet section not too long ago. Best Wishes ABN