How do people fix "squashed" pickelhaubes?

[my8trax]

I don't have one, but a number of times I see them on the internet, and they seem complete, but have been squashed by being in a trunk or something. I started wondering if they can be reshaped, gradually, back to original form, or if and how people fix them? Just curious. thanks

 

[Robert]

Oliver,
there is an old thread on the forum that might be of help for you:
http://pickelhaubes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=513&highlight=gortex

I have used the "Goretex method" myself twice. I did not place the helmet in a bag as described because it seemed that this would expose the entire piece to high humidity. It was sufficient to place the damp rag & goretex inside for some time. For shaping I used a mushroom-shaped arrangement made of styrofoam-like material This material is used for handicraft work with flowers and can be carved with a kitchen knife. Rubber bands between the chin strap posts provide the required force.

 

[my8trax]

Thanks for the quick reply Robert. Now I won't wonder about that anymore.