How To: Restore the FULL interior of a vintage helmet. DIY

[@pete6503]

I get it. I would be happy to prepare and notorize a full liability release.

[@frankdonaldson6210]

By far this is the best restoration helmet video I have seen. I’m restoring vintage full face helmet incorporating Bluetooth for my wife so it’s easier for her to listen to music and to communicate with me. Great job on this video

[@garagemischief]

This is just what i needed! I am restoring an old Shoei FX, paddings all shot.. I have been wondering for a while. Thank you so much for this video, just need to finish painting it ! Woohoo!

[@EndlessDIY]

I'm so happy the video helped! Good luck with your Shoei! They're nice helmets! 🙂

[@tonypierret9543]

I agree this is an excellent restoration video. I have a few John Deere snowmobile helmets that i am restoring. Your video has inspired and given me confidence so i can fix them. great job.

[@EndlessDIY]

Love it! Good luck with your projects! :)

[@drazenbabich]

So refreshing and so good to see use of common sense once again and not falling for that "replace your helmey every 5 years' slogan they've been shoving down our throats for some time now. There's a whole puritan brigade out there to tell you - you're not safe anymore!. Reminds me of evergoing full vs open face helmet debate. Wear what you want and what you feel is fitting and neceasary for you, for your own safety and fitting to your personal situation. I have a 14 year old Bell C500 DOT certified helmet which i have been wearing in rotation, to see if I could prove (or disprove for that matter) my point I left it in my Bell dealer shop for inspection, came back with - 'helmet in good working shape, outer shell and eps liner condition - pass, suggest replacing fabric liner at some point in the near future'. Case closed. Thank you and make sure you post more videos.

[@terrymassey7619]

Nice! Very informative, I love the vintage helmets!

[@valentinachavez2225]

That was cool to watch, I've just gotten a vintage early 1970's Bell Super Magnum sent over from California to the UK, it was actually used in the 1978 Baja 1000 race but the foam is like dust now and I need to get it useable again. I don't have your sewing skills but will do my best, the actual cloth is ok, I "just" need to get the foam replaced! Thanks for the inspiration! Callum (Valentina is my wife, I don't have a KZbin account yet so borrowed hers to comment!)

[@EndlessDIY]

What a cool find, Callum! Just take your time & you'll get through it. I bet it'll turn out great! Good luck with your project! 🙂

[@YootubeUK]

Very informative! Thankyou, I feel like I'd have a go at refurbing the inside of one myself now.

[@EndlessDIY]

Thanks! I'm glad to hear that! I hope your project turns out well! :)

[@tomwagner6334]

I want to restore my old red/yellow Maico colors Electro racing helmet. Thanks for the tips!

[@EndlessDIY]

Excellent! Good luck with your project & enjoy the process! :)

[@JR-ee4xf]

Thank you so much, I always wanted to restore my grandpas helmet

[@EndlessDIY]

Thanks so much for watching & good luck with your project! :)

[@Anthonyjedwards]

Thank you for such a great video! Ill be doing the same to my two Hondaline Goldwing Helmets this winter!

[@EndlessDIY]

Excellent! Thank you for the kind words and good luck with your project! :)

[@Anthonyjedwards]

@@EndlessDIY THanks. Shopping for fabric now. Mine look like they were orignally some kind of one sided stretch terry cloth.....Does it have to be that?

[@EndlessDIY]

@@Anthonyjedwards No, but that is probably a good choice. Maybe French terry. You can use just about any knit fabric that has a kind of 4 way stretch. I love crushed velvet, personally. Don't use any woven fabrics (like a cotton print, etc); think t-shirt stretch vs dress shirt stretch, if that makes sense.

[@pauloportillo5836]

I greet you from Guatemala, thanks you helped me a lot, greetings a big hug!!!!

[@EndlessDIY]

I'm so glad the video helped! Thanks for letting me know! 🙂

[@colterino]

Great job. Such care and precision and hard work. You are a great woman… And I totally dig your new helmet. 👍👍👍🙏🫵🏻🌟

[@ldav8877]

Absolutely delightful!

[@EndlessDIY]

Thank you! :)

[@ludovicrobert1813]

Really, really great job!

[@EndlessDIY]

Thanks so much! :)

[@rogershipman3578]

Great job! I just bought a 1970's "Captain America" helmet that is in great shape externally but inside padding is rotten. I'll use your video as guidance, but plan on using contact cement instead of sewing. Thanks for the video!

[@EndlessDIY]

Wow, what a great helmet to have! I'm jealous! Best of luck on your restoration! Thanks for watching! :)

[@michaelkemnitz6495]

Hello from Germany, I have an "Catain America" Helmet from the seventies with new lining in blue leather to sell! Michael

[@CucumbersSC]

Looking forward to doing smt like this with an adorable little blue... old motorcycle? or moped? helmet I found, complete with a transparent visor bit but with nasty crumbling foam. Thanks for the vid!

[@EndlessDIY]

That's fantastic! Good luck with your project! I bet you'll do great! :)

[@Re-Cycle.Shop2023]

You obviously have a talent for this! I would love to get some pointers for the helmet that I’m working on now. It’s a 1976 Bell Moto Star. All of the fabric is in good condition, but the foam has disintegrated.

[@EndlessDIY]

Thanks! Is it the comfort foam that's disintegrated? If so, you should be able to replace it. You'll probably have to carefully remove the material/disintegrated foam from the styrofoam and replace it. Most of the helmets I've done have had very thin comfort foam in them; between 1/8" & 1/4". You can usually find it at Joann fabrics. Some have it sewn in and some are glued in using spray adhesive. Hope that helps some!

[@drazenbabich]

If it is the EPS liner or styrofoam then unfortunatelly you won't have many options. The old Bell Star helmets were smaller, had thinner styro liners as the regulations back in the 70es were less strict. I would normally suggest to buy an affordable helmet, take the styro out by detaching it from the shell and snapping or drilling out the the rivets, then swap by re-gluing and re-riveting into old shell but I don't believe any styro from new helmets would physically fit.

[@davidduvarney1807]

Nice job. Black backing on the neckliner next time😊

[@craigmonteforte1478]

Great video I too like the vintage helmets Ironically the old snowmobile ones are usually really cool and inexpensive on EBay one plus of Snow mobile helmets is they generally do have cool face shields and visors a negative is they don’t usually have a DOT sticker almost all helmets use the styrofoam shell FYI if a helmet is dropped or hit hard in a crash it’s usually not safe anymore as the styrofoam can be damaged I like the idea of adding extra padding like you did as my head is smaller too I also have a Walking Foot sewing machine and that’s why I found your channel I used to get weird looks at Joanns fabrics because I’m a man and the employees knew me by name I would stop by to check out clearance items in my work jeans and construction boots ? The Ski Doo label was worth the effort IMO BTW you have pretty hands

[@EndlessDIY]

I agree! In my other helmet video, I also mention that these old helmets are essentially just a cool hat. I probably should mention that again in any future helmet videos. 👍🏻 It's great that you can sew! I feel like sewing skills are really an essential life skill, so good on you for tackling it! I've heard guys refer to sewing machines as "thread injectors"; sounds more "tool-like", I guess! 🤣People immediately think sewing means lace-trimmed pillows when it actually means Cordura chest rigs, repaired work clothes, custom covers for your generator, one of a kind custom-fit bags for your UTV, etc. Sometimes people don't realize how many things are sewn. So, it's a worthwhile skill even if you don't like lace pillows. lol! Thanks for the kind words & thanks for watching! :)

[@ttttt7026]

Great video. I have an old ski helmet where the liner is in bad shape. It has a similar foam interior but it seems to be glued to the shell and I haven't been able to extract it. Any tips you can share to extract the foam?

[@EndlessDIY]

Thanks! As far as I have learned, there's really no magic to the removal. You might try warming up the helmet a bit but be careful not to melt anything. All the "stubborn" helmets I've done have just been a matter of working the foam back & forth and flexing the shell until it comes loose. Maybe use a plastic trim tool between the shell and foam & work it around but that depends on the finish and stuff, too. Sometimes you can hear the glue or tape or whatever is holding the foam, pop. Again, don't be too brutal with it. I hope that helps a bit & good luck with your project! :)

[@bigbelconut]

Do you do helmet interior for other people?

[@EndlessDIY]

I'm sorry, I don't. With how sue-happy people are these days there's too much liability. I appreciate the inquiry though! :)

[@bigbelconut]

@@EndlessDIY I understand, thank you very much.

[@slikride3111]

How much to re-do one for me?

[@EndlessDIY]

Hi there! I'm sorry, I don't do them for others. Mainly due to liability issues. "They" claim that helmets more than couple years old and/or that have been modified are no longer safe so I just can't take the chance of being sued. Sad, but it's the world we live in these days. I do hope you try to give the project a go, though. It looks daunting, but if you take your time and do it in steps, you'll do well. :)

[@mister0ldschool]

wow fantastic, thank you!

[@EndlessDIY]

Thank _YOU_ for watching! :)

[@hepurdy3]

I'm shipping my vintage helmet to you right now.

[@EndlessDIY]

Ha! Thanks for the vote of confidence! :)

[@VACATION62]

my helmet is big for me with this method do you think i can make it smaller ?

[@EndlessDIY]

You can, somewhat. You can use slightly thicker foam to snug up the fit but if it's _really_ big once the padding wears in it'll be loose again. You might try to find a more dense foam to put in between the soft foam "comfort layer" and the styrofoam (like a sandwich). That may work. Then you'll get the more snug fit you're looking for without losing the soft comfort foam around your noggin & it shouldn't squish down enough to become loose again. I haven't tried this but I will if I need to downsize a helmet in the future. Good luck with your project! :)

[@VACATION62]

@@EndlessDIY i am gonna try some method's and i will let you know how it gone :)

[@EndlessDIY]

@@VACATION62 Please do! I'd like to know what you come up with. :)

[@mikemailman7932]

Thanks for sharing. Also, at the start of your video you have a gold helmet with maple leaves on it, if that's a size large, I'll take it off your hands.

[@EndlessDIY]

Hi Mike, I'm sorry, it's not for sale. Thanks for watching, though! :)

[@josephanthony7263]

Nice helmet! Where did you buy the foam for the liner and what’s it called?🙂

[@EndlessDIY]

Thanks! I bought the foam at the fabric store (Joann's) but you can even buy some thicknesses at Walmart. It's the type for chair pads & things like that. I usually buy 1/2" thick and 1" thick, then I can either cut or stack as needed. Hope that helps! :)

[@k15DarkKnight]

Great talent and restoration ! Would it be possible to replace the Styrofoam shell inside ? I have a helmet I want to restore but the actual styrofoam itself is pretty bad and would need replacing.. can’t seem to find anything online for this ?

[@EndlessDIY]

Hi there! As far as I know, there are no sources for new styrofoam, unfortunately. The only thing I can suggest is to try to find another helmet of the same size/model you can cannibalize the foam from. There may be some cross-brand compatibility but most of the helmets I've restored have had different shaped styrofoam. I restore motorcycle and snowmobile helmets so that may be the major difference between them. I'm sorry I couldn't be of more help. I hope you can find a replacement! Thanks for watching & good luck with your project! :)

[@alfonsoleonardo6178]

Hi, can I send you my helmet for for restoration ?

[@EndlessDIY]

No, I'm sorry, I don't do restorations for others; we live in such a sue-happy world that I can't take on the liability. Thanks though!

[@franciscocarvalho4285]

Hi, where did you get that brown membrane please?

[@EndlessDIY]

I'm not sure if you mean the brown fabric, but that is crushed velvet I bought at Joann Fabrics.

[@kd35vlog]

Awesome

[@EndlessDIY]

Thanks! :)

[@RichEastHNL]

Awesome 👏

[@EndlessDIY]

Thank you! :)

[@clfnvra]

Great job,i should restore my helmet too,do you have file of the pattern?I really apreciate if u share the pattern 👍

[@EndlessDIY]

Hi there! Thanks! I don't have a pattern because all of the helmets I've done have been different in some way. The way I make a pattern for each one is by carefully removing the lining in the helmet you're working on. Unless it's completely missing you should be able to use it if you're careful. Just trace it a bit larger onto the new material to give yourself some room for error and to accommodate new padding, especially if you're putting thicker padding in. I hope that helps! Good luck with your project! :)

[@coronae16]

Love the video and very clear instructions. I recently came across a retro helmet at a thrift store and couldn't pass up. The lining is bad. I want to change it myself (1st timer) but have no idea what materials to use. Any guidance?

[@EndlessDIY]

Awesome! For the interior comfort padding, I use 1/2" foam from Joann's Fabrics. You can adjust the fit of the helmet based on the thickness of the foam you buy. It'll always be a little snug when it's new but it breaks in. Just so long as you don't have any "hot spots" in the fit. For the fabric, I always use a knit. Something that has stretch is always better than something that doesn't. Think dress shirt vs t-shirt. T-shirt stretch would be what you want. I use crushed velvet a lot. It's retro, it's funky & it's perfect for the interior of helmets. But there are TONS of fabrics that will work great. Just keep the stretch in mind when you're looking. The adhesive I use is 3M Super 77. Don't skimp here. That's the best adhesive I've found for these. I hope that helps & good luck with your helmet resto! :)

[@coronae16]

@@EndlessDIY thank you! I will start looking for some of the items!

[@pamelatuesdayhill9038]

Hi are doing them for customer. I have shoei helmet that need new liner. Great job. Pamela

[@EndlessDIY]

Hi Pamela! I'm sorry, I don't do them for others. I may in the future, but I've just done about 8 from my own collection so I'm not quite comfortable doing them for customers. Thanks so much for watching & the question! :)

[@pamelatuesdayhill9038]

@@EndlessDIY Thanks I'll get back to me if you decide to do them in the future please let me know I was ship you my helmet.

[@freezerburn04]

Schweeet vid, thanks a ton:)

[@EndlessDIY]

Thank you! And thanks for watching, too! :)

[@deanlittle6348]

I’ve got a couple I’m going to try. But one Shoei I’m afraid to do. Is there anyway to talk you into doing it for a price. (I’ve got an old Harley too like you guys if that helps) lol. Plus your diy video was great 👍

[@EndlessDIY]

Hi Dean, I'm sorry, I don't do them for others. I feel like there's just too much liability. Even though I make it abundantly clear that restoring these old helmets doesn't bring them up to any sort of safety standard, everyone likes to sue these days so I'd just rather not take the chance. Not currently, anyway. I really hope you give the project a try, though. Maybe start with a helmet that's not as important to you so you can get a feel of what's involved. You'll learn so much doing that first one, that you'll be more confident doing the Shoei. Thanks for watching (and the offer) and good luck with your projects! :)

[@Snoop.Driftera]

Anyone knows how to produce inner foam for modern moto-x helmet? I have outer mold and can produce myself a carbon-kevlar shell, but have no idea is there any manufacturer on the market that can provide me with material. I've looked at Smooth-On page, but nothing match my task.

[@EndlessDIY]

I hope someone has an answer for you. It would be nice to have a source for the styrofoam innards of the helmets. 👍🏻

[@andyr3649]

What would you do if the skirt is riveted in? Just bought a cool old helmet but the skirt is torn and just can’t get the thing out to sew it...

[@EndlessDIY]

Without seeing it, I'd say you'd likely need to drill the rivets out, probably from the inside. Once you do that, if it all comes out in one piece for patterning, you can mark where the rivets went through, as well. You can buy a rivet gun and a variety pack of rivets pretty inexpensively. Hope that helps! Good luck with your project! :)

[@armandodubal6734]

I have problems installing back the top piece styrofoam on my bandit helmet. Any advise?

[@EndlessDIY]

Do you mean getting the whole styrofoam piece put back inside the shell?

[@armandodubal6734]

@@EndlessDIY yes ma'am. When I tried putting it back, the edges won't fit exactly as it is. I tried putting a news paper or sponge first but it still won't do.

[@EndlessDIY]

@@armandodubal6734 Sometimes it's helpful to remove the rubber edging that's around the opening of the helmet. Do it very carefully. It can also be helpful if someone pulls the sides of the helmet open while you work the styrofoam in. Once it's mostly in, you can sort of flex the shell and continue to work it until it lines up. Make sure there are no nuts or anything like that sticking into the shell that's preventing the styrofoam from going in. This is generally the worst part of the whole rebuild. Just don't get too rough with it or the styrofoam can crack.

[@armandodubal6734]

@@EndlessDIY well do ma'am. Thank you

[@EndlessDIY]

@@armandodubal6734 Good luck with your project! :)

[@craigmonteforte1478]

i enjoyed this Video quite a bit about 25 years ago i bought a Industrial Walking Foot Sewing Machine off Ebay and essentially it’s a Made inChina Clone of the originalConsew Machine that is basically what many of the Walking Foot Sewing machines like sailrite, Reliable , and some other Upholstery machines are based on it has performed Flawlessly for me that is a Self Taught on making Marine Grade Vinyl Cushions and Canvas Enclosures for my personalBoats and helping out Freinds i’ve also done someUpholstery for my Vintage Sports Cars and i’ve always been interested inVintage Helmets ad doing similiar Restorations i liked your Enthusiasm ,Comments , and Narration BTW you also have pretty hands for Demonstrations does anyone make new Styrofoam inserts for replacement ones ? i come accross Vintage Helmets inFlorida that the Styrofoam is shot from the Florida heat being stored for longterm in Attics or Garages that don’t have Climate Controlled At ospheres i agree with you on the Sailrite tape and the Spray 77 glue although a good 3M Contact Cement is less expensive in 1 and 5 Gallon containers and can be brushed on with disposable Brushes i am a retired ProfessionalWoodworker and i have Sprayed lots of Contact Cement using the 17 dollar HVLP Spray guns fromHarbor Freight and we used to buy the 3MGlues in55 gallon drums which was the least expensive way to purchase Contact Cement

[@EndlessDIY]

Great information, Craig, thanks! I think I'll try the contact cement, at least for around the perimeter of the styrofoam where the fabric is folded over. I haven't been able to find a source for new styrofoam. All I've suggested in the past is that you try to find another helmet like the one you're working on that can be cannibalized (something with a gouged shell or something that doesn't make it a good candidate for restoration). Thanks for watching & good luck with your projects! :)

[@arnistunguia3589]

Hai what tools you used for the button?

[@EndlessDIY]

A tool like this should work. There are less expensive ones, too if you just need to do a couple snaps. smile.amazon.com/Fastener-Adjustable-Setter-Replacing-Repairing/dp/B09LM5KMBH/ref=sxin_14_pa_sp_search_thematic_sspa?content-id=amzn1.sym.c82d763e-ddd1-4b72-9169-6e36c782c381%3Aamzn1.sym.c82d763e-ddd1-4b72-9169-6e36c782c381&crid=JL5GBPA61PPO&cv_ct_cx=snap+setter&keywords=snap+setter&pd_rd_i=B09LM5KMBH&pd_rd_r=29012230-dfc8-463f-81c5-3a38757a1e7e&pd_rd_w=aA2nJ&pd_rd_wg=ZySOy&pf_rd_p=c82d763e-ddd1-4b72-9169-6e36c782c381&pf_rd_r=J0117Y07KSDVEX4169HN&qid=1661607409&sprefix=snap+setter%2Caps%2C184&sr=1-1-a73d1c8c-2fd2-4f19-aa41-2df022bcb241-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFTSzNDSTAzODQwNEQmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA1MzUyMDExSURZOTA3WjZDTEI4JmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAxMTAzMDFYSlE1UTcxRk01UUkmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9zZWFyY2hfdGhlbWF0aWMmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

[@sleethmitchell]

thanks! any tips for replacing the styrofoam? mine's an old skidoo yellow helmet like yours.

[@EndlessDIY]

Hi there! I haven't found any sources for replacement but if you've got a shell that you really like you might be able to cannibalize a similar helmet & get the styrofoam out of that one. I've restored at least a dozen now and I have to say, every single brand has had slightly (or significantly) different shaped styrofoam, so all I can really suggest is to try to find the same brand/style for the donor.

[@sleethmitchell]

@@EndlessDIY thanks for the quick response. i'll keep my eye out for a similar helmet. thanks again.

[@EndlessDIY]

@@sleethmitchell You're welcome. I hope you find something! Good luck! :)

[@watto1964]

Great video! Do you know if the old helmets had different shell sizes or maybe the padding was thicker/thinner for sizing? I noticed the foam was marked XL but that helmet didn't look like a XL to me.

[@EndlessDIY]

Thanks! You know, that's a great question! (and good eye!) I think they did have different shell sizes simply because in my own collection, there are definitely larger and smaller shells. However, I have many different brands. When my friend gave me this helmet, he said it was an XL. I was fully expecting to add padding to it to make it fit since I wear a medium. When I tried it on, it fit perfectly so I believe this is probably a kids XL.

[@drazenbabich]

The older helmets were smaller, had thinner styro liners as the regulations back in the 70es were less strict. If you compare for example today's Bell Custom 500 with DOT and ECE certifications and the original Bell 500 open face helmet from the late 50es in the same size, you will notice huge difference in overal size and appearance and how much more low profile the original was. Modern Bell C500 (I have 3 of them ranging from 2 to 14 years old) all look like mushrooms compared to those from decades ago, but I don't mind it too much. When I feel like low profile I reach out to my DMD and Roeg Jettson from my shelf and call it a day.

[@philstener9009]

Any chance I could the helmet to you to remake only the inside of the helmet? I don't have a sewing machine. What would you charge?

[@EndlessDIY]

Hi there, I'm sorry, I don't do them for others. Unfortunately, in today's sue-happy world there's just too much liability because it's safety equipment (even though they're WAY past that designation by the time I work on them). Sorry about that.

[@philstener9009]

I understand but I'm not a sue happy person. Just want get the inside of the replies so it looks good.

[@microfarmers]

The Styrofoam noise kills me a little at a time. Other than that great work!

[@EndlessDIY]

Lol! Yeah, I don't think the squeak of styrofoam is anyone's ASMR jam. Makes me cringe, too.

[@jayfurness6695]

Question, The new helmets today are way too big because of the inside is so thick. Looks like a Planet head. Can you take a new helmet and put smaller insides ? You would need a smaller size to begin with??? I need a helmet WITH snaps, but won’t wear these monster size planet head helmets. Can you do that?

[@EndlessDIY]

Sort of. Helmets generally come in 2or 3 shell sizes per manufacturer. ie: XS-MD are one shell size and LG-XXL are a bigger shell size, etc. Theoretically, you could buy a smaller size, pull out the comfort padding, trim the styrofoam to make it low profile then reinstall the comfort padding but that would SERIOUSLY affect the safety factor. It'd essentially make the helmet fashionable but not safe.

[@jonwsin0014]

A few questions... where do you get the rubber trim i have an old simpson in re doing. And i need a whole new chin strap. Fastners and all and i cant find any?!?

[@EndlessDIY]

I'm sorry, I don't know where to get new trim but you could possibly salvage some from a cheap, hopeless, garage sale find helmet. You could probably score the chin strap from there, as well. The hardware, you can find at places like Sailrite.com. I'd use stainless snaps. I hope that's at least somewhat helpful. Good luck with your helmet & thanks for watching! :)

[@marquee6]

What is the difference between a snowmobile helmet and a motorcycle helmet?

[@EndlessDIY]

From what I can tell from my collection, vintage snowmobile helmets have the neck curtain and like the one in this video, have that extra insulation layer. I’m not sure they’re all that way, though. Beyond that, I don’t notice any difference, but there may be.

[@Boomdjvideo]

Six banger

[@EndlessDIY]

The universal currency. lol!

[@frogfrogger6260]

Hello, I like what you have done. Do you work on other people's helmets? I have one, I would realy like to have fixed. So I can wear it, on my motorcycle. How much would you charge? Let me know, and I could ship it to you.

[@frogfrogger6260]

Thanks Jenny

[@EndlessDIY]

Hi there! I'm sorry, I don't do them for others. Mainly due to liability issues. "They" claim that helmets more than couple years old and/or that have been modified are no longer safe so I just can't take the chance of being sued. Sad, but it's the world we live in these days. I do hope you try to give the project a go, though. It looks daunting, but if you take your time and do it in steps, you'll do well. :)

[@javanesewelderman7458]

Hi, what kind of foam did u use?

[@EndlessDIY]

Hi there, the foam I use is very similar to this. It comes in different thicknesses as needed. www.joann.com/airtex-0.5-16-oz-high-density-foam/2180313.html

[@stevenemberton1418]

How do I send you my helmet to Be done?

[@EndlessDIY]

Hi Steven, I'm sorry, I don't really do them for customers, but I may in the future. I've just done about 7 or 8 from my own collection so I'm not really comfortable working on someone else's just yet. Thanks for watching & I hope that if you decide to tackle the job, the video helps!

[@pete6503]

Would you please consider replacing the liner in a full face 🙏🏼 Helmet is great but time has taken it’s toll

[@EndlessDIY]

Sorry for the late reply, I haven't been receiving notifications for some reason. I apologize, I don't restore them for others. It's mostly because I don't want to open myself up to a lawsuit if someone takes a digger with the helmet on & gets hurt.

[@TelipatiEvolustions]

I want buy old bell helmet.

[@EndlessDIY]

Hi there, I don't know where you could buy them, specifically. I usually find my vintage helmets through friends, at garage sales, Craigslist and occasionally ebay (if the price is right). Sorry I couldn't be more helpful but good luck with your search! :)

[@sdqsdq6274]

you could stitch the rubber lining , need to drill thou

[@EndlessDIY]

Hi there, I'm not sure I understand what you mean.

[@zazarays]

There is higher quality foam now days. I forget what its called. They double layer it. The impact stuff lines the shell then they hav removable padding. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqjanamfZs2ZZ5I

[@EndlessDIY]

Oh, absolutely agreed! The difference between modern helmets and vintage ones is huge. That's kind of why I mentioned in the description that doing a full restoration on a helmet like this doesn't make it "safe" again. I don't think you could even do anything to make it as safe as a current style. In my state, we haven't got helmet laws, so though I believe a restored vintage is better than no helmet at all, I basically consider it a stylish hat. lol! Thanks for commenting and watching! :)

[@zazarays]

@@EndlessDIY Atm im looking for the types of foam and someone that has replaced everything the shell. Doesnt look like people do this. A decent helmet would cost around 200$ i think. Considering the garbage that passes for safe i rather make it myself. Or reline a fiberglass shell

[@zazarays]

@@EndlessDIY Those old ones are probably fiberglass. Most the cheap newer ones are a thermoplastic shell with styrofoam for impact resistance same as in what you got. Fiberglass is 10 times better

[@EndlessDIY]

@@zazarays I've never seen a source for a replacement impact foam (styrofoam stuff), but I'd imagine there has to be something available. If you DIY, at least you're in charge of the quality control. 👍🏻

[@zazarays]

@@EndlessDIY "Is EPS the same as Styrofoam? Extruded vs. The major difference between Styrofoam and EPS foam blocks is that Styrofoam is made from extruded polystyrene (XPS) while EPS foam blocks are made of expanded polystyrene. ... Both are polystyrene foam products made from polystyrene resins but they are manufactured into sheets and blocks very differently." Looks like its the same thing in All helmets. There is just different EPS densities. EPS is on Amazon

[@damonreliga3129]

Restore my helmet PLEASE !!!! Do u have a business?

[@EndlessDIY]

Hi there! I'm sorry, I don't have a business restoring helmets. It's just a labor of love for me. Thank you for the inquiry, though! :)

[@luki1a]

Hi, If I have an helmet in this condition I would buy a new one because my life has more valor than the price of a new helmet. Helmets have protection certification, I don't think an helmet in this cindition will protect your head. My own opinion.

[@EndlessDIY]

You are 100% correct and I absolutely agree with you. As I said in one of my helmet restoration videos, helmets like the vintage ones I restore are definitely not up to current safety standards. They are more of a “stylish hat” than a piece of safety equipment. That said, people want to restore these helmets for various reasons like to show with a vintage bike they built, they collect them (like me) and they look really cool in a display. I do wear mine when I go for a putt around town but there is no helmet law in my state, so I am essentially using them as a hat, not safety equipment.

[@luki1a]

@@EndlessDIY it's not about helmet law, If you do an accident you will seriously hurt yoursef. I wil not wear one of these neither to drive 100 meters around my house independently from helmets law.

[@EndlessDIY]

​@@luki1a I think you've missed my point. As I said I agree you about them no longer being a piece of safety equipment and they will not protect you as a current, spec helmet could. I didn't say they should be worn to skirt a helmet law. I said that I can CHOOSE whether to wear one of these helmets, no helmet at all or a legit, current helmet because my state has no law requiring any of it. In your case, clearly, you choose to wear a current helmet (or are required to). I see no problem with that; I often wear current helmets, as well. You are essentially arguing with someone who agrees with you.

[@luki1a]

@@EndlessDIY I agree with you but I will never use one of these. You can seriously hurt yoursef even at 25 kmh If you hurt your head in the wrong place. Those helmets cant give you any protection because are too old.

[@drazenbabich]

@@EndlessDIY Helmet safety police is in full swing, watch out :-)