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Posted: 12/17/2018 11:58:34 PM EDT
Looking for somewhere or some insight on how to clean an old flight helmet. It was my dads when he flew SAR and its really the only i have of his i cherish.
It has a mud dauber nest on it and is just generally filthy from years of neglect and sitting on a shelf.  Attached File |
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Posted: 12/18/2018 3:04:35 AM EDT
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I would carefully remove the mud dauber nest, for sure, but IMO that all you need to clean up.
It indeed might be damaged if you restore it further. Most collectors would leave it alone otherwise as the signs of aging speak to its authenticity. If you clean it up for your own sentimental reasons, understand you may be reducing its value. |
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Posted: 12/18/2018 3:13:51 AM EDT
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Clean out the nest and put in glass box for all to see.
Same model as my flight helmet, early 70's. |
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Posted: 12/18/2018 9:38:31 AM EDT
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Looking for somewhere or some insight on how to clean an old flight helmet. It was my dads when he flew SAR and its really the only i have of his i cherish. It has a mud dauber nest on it and is just generally filthy from years of neglect and sitting on a shelf. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/245997/image1_jpeg-776227.JPG |
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Posted: 12/18/2018 9:35:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Be careful with it, the guys who do the taping are artists. Just clean the tape with a light soap and water. |
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Posted: 12/23/2018 1:44:15 AM EDT
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Check with Gentex.
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Posted: 12/23/2018 1:45:45 AM EDT
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Check with Gentex.
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Posted: 12/23/2018 11:06:58 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
Check with Gentex. @frenchkat |
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Posted: 12/23/2018 11:26:19 AM EDT
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Gentex is the company that made the helmet. I’ve been out of the business for awhile, but they used to take in flight gear for repair.
That’s if you’re looking to go the full restoration route as your initial post indicated. Try this link http://aviationandaccessories.tpub.com/TM-1-8415-215-12P/ for the repair manual. Should be instructions for cleaning. |
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Posted: 12/24/2018 10:38:02 AM EDT
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Got any more pics of the helmet? I have always liked seeing the different tape artwork.
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Posted: 12/24/2018 11:23:49 AM EDT
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I will take some more shortly. Can you explain the tapework thing?
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Posted: 12/24/2018 12:43:14 PM EDT
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It was pretty common to use different color tape, cut into different shapes to make patterns, logos or other designs on flight helmets. Some was pretty crude, but some guys did an amazing job creating a one of a kind helmet. The pic you posted shows some pretty cool work.
Here are some other examples  Attached File |
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Posted: 12/24/2018 12:46:58 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/24/2018 12:53:31 PM EDT
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Thanks for the additional pics. Like another reply suggested I would start with some light soap and water. Just a damp towel and light scrubbing. If it were mine I would just try to clean the dirt off and leave it be. It tells a story as it is now. To make it new and shiny would take away from that history. There is a level of pride / respect that is paid to a well worn piece of gear.
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Posted: 12/24/2018 12:56:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
Thanks for the additional pics. Like another reply suggested I would start with some light soap and water. Just a damp towel and light scrubbing. If it were mine I would just try to clean the dirt off and leave it be. It tells a story as it is now. To make it new and shiny would take away from that history. There is a level of pride / respect that is paid to a well worn piece of gear. |
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Posted: 12/25/2018 11:38:27 PM EDT
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Oregon Areo does 'em but it will be a refurb and look like a new helmet.
I'd just wipe it off as best you can and try not to mess it up. That looks like an SPH 3 or 4. |
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Posted: 12/25/2018 11:50:12 PM EDT
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You might try to clean it some with a mr clean magic eraser, just go slow keep it wet and don't apply much pressure as it is basically sanding the surface.
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Posted: 12/26/2018 12:30:28 AM EDT
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Tons of youtube channels that do fantastic restorations of sorts of items. Reach out to a few and see if they’d be interested in restoring for you.
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Posted: 12/26/2018 12:40:47 AM EDT
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The ALSE shop
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