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    Paint to use for a helmet

    George G
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    Post by George G Sat Feb 04, 2017 8:55 pm

    I have a rusty ( no original Paint left) Mk 3 helmet that I want to clean and repaint.

    Is there any hardware rattle can colours that are accurate?
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    ptesgaudet
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    Post by ptesgaudet Mon Feb 06, 2017 5:10 pm

    I don't know about Canadian paint, but here's a link for US paint. Should be similar.

    http://www.jmurrayinc1944.com/parts-restoration-supplies/paint-products/
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    Chuck Biscuits
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    Post by Chuck Biscuits Mon Feb 06, 2017 10:29 pm

    go to crappy tire and get a rattle can of green oxide self etching primer for the base coat..that will seal it well..its kind of an olive drab colour..i use it on bare metal panels when i restore vehicles,holds up well and doesnt get that "dusty" thing that most primers get from being left outdoors..then find a home hardware and look for krylon paint..they make 3 colours called "camoflage" in a rattlecan.brown,flat black and olive drab..check out the olive drab one..its pretty close to what you want once its dry.

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