Fixed Bale M1 Helmet Restoration

I found this helmet for $25 and figured it would be a fun project. It took about 3 months to restore it mainly because I needed to find someone to weld the other bale on. Once that was on I had it done in an afternoon.

[@SteveMrW]

You have done a good job on your M1. Instead of using all of that paint stripper, find a local company that has a bead/sand blasting machine. It is far quicker and for $20-$30 will strip the shell back to bare metal.
If you use sand paper and VERY gently sand the shell it will take the sharp points off of the cork. A couple more layers of paint and the shell is done.

[@robertmunoz7543]

Ricks restoration style?🤣
Jman

[@georgebenta3435]

Maybe the white paint was the winter camouflage when it was used in Korea.

[@esquad5406]

Most machine shops will have some kind of sand blaster. For 20 or so bucks they will blast it for you. Only way to go.

[@robertmunoz7543]

Or buy a harbor freight blaster special!🤣
Jman

[@Logs101st]

I'm restoring a fixed bail m1 helmet so what paint did you get and how much was it if you don't mind me asking

[@garretttintes9007]

Where did you get that paint ?😁

[@robertmunoz7543]

Barn fresh?🤣
Brim full of asha?😳
Jman

[@HarryCowl]

Nice video, but you have ruined the grass with your paint ! You could have used a large piece of cardboard to protect it...