How to Get a Yellow Color Off of a Football Helmet

A football helmet takes an enormous amount of punishment during a week of practices. Factor in a game, and a helmet is sure to be pretty ragged by the end of the week. Paint scuff marks from the opposing team's helmet or jersey are common. That's how a black helmet ends up with yellow color on it. Many players consider this their "war paint" or "battle scars" and like the marks. But for those who want a clean look, removing yellow paint color from a helmet is simple.

Things You'll Need

  • Soap
  • Bucket
  • Baking soda
  • Scrubbing pad
  • Plastic polish
  • Polishing pad
  • Clean rag
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Instructions

    • 1

      Wash the helmet with soap and warm water.

    • 2

      Mix baking soda and water together in equal parts. Soak a scrubbing pad in the baking soda/water paste.

    • 3

      Scrub the helmet with the scrubbing pad. Gently go over the paint scuff mark in a back-and-forth motion until it disappears.

    • 4

      Polish the helmet. The scrubbing pad will leave its own scuff marks but these are easy to remove. Apply the polish to the helmet in a short, circular motion, using a rag or polishing pad.

    • 5

      Buff the polish off the helmet with a clean rag.