Hat protection.

Redinight · Post by **Redinight** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 3:37 pm

Well, my hat was turned into goo after a nice rain. I was wondering where I could get those clear plastic hat covers. Would they fit? I have seen police use them before, I know it is not indy like, but reblocking and rebashing isn't either.

Thanks-Grant.

rick5150 · Post by **rick5150** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 3:39 pm

Hi Grant.
You may want to look into Scotchgard or B&L water-resistant spray rather than put a plastic cover on your hat. If you do not mind me asking, what brand is your hat?

Redinight · Post by **Redinight** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 3:42 pm

It is, or was, a BeaverBrand (Keppler). I knew this would happen-did not know that the rain was coming and I would get lost outside-what an adventure! The worst part-I was so, so happy with it

J_Weaver · Post by **J_Weaver** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 4:00 pm

I've been told that those plastic covers are one of the worst thing you can put on a hat. I gave my AB a coat of Scotchgard like Fedora recommended. I haven't been able to test it yet though.

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 7:33 pm

redinight, Just do a google search and a bunch will be listed.

Post by **Michaelson** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 9:23 am

In the meantime, you may want to touch bases with Fedora and see if he can reblock your Keppler for you. THEN waterproof it, or ask him to. Regards. Michaelson

fedoralover · Post by **fedoralover** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 2:26 pm

I bought one a couple of years ago at a western wear store, they are pretty cheap. I just wanted to see how it works. On a floppy fedora they make the brim curl up, on a stiffer felt they work fine. They just look funky, so be prepared to be teased if you wear one. One person refered to it as a hat condom.

fedoralover

Fedora · Post by **Fedora** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 2:58 pm

One person refered to it as a hat condom.

Yeah, we sure don't want any little illegetimate hats running around.

Fedora

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 3:21 pm

I think it's safe to say that the majority of us are safe hat wearers.

bink

Vannevar · Post by **Vannevar** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 6:47 pm

Fedora wrote:
One person refered to it as a hat condom.

Yeah, we sure don't want any little illegetimate hats running around. Fedora

how well can a hat be waterproofed?

indybill · Post by **indybill** » Thu Apr 28, 2005 10:59 am

I've used the Scout Rain and Stain waterproofing on my hat with very good
sucess here in Oregon...and you know how it never rains in Oregon.

Regards,
Indybill

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Thu Apr 28, 2005 11:06 am

where in oregon are, Im in hillsboro

indybill · Post by **indybill** » Thu Apr 28, 2005 11:09 am

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Regards,
Indybill

J_Weaver · Post by **J_Weaver** » Thu Apr 28, 2005 11:29 am

I've only used the Scotchgard in the red can. Its good but its not designed to really water proof. Its designed to protect from spills and stains. Does anyone know if the green can (heavy duty water repellent) or the orange can (ultra water repellent) is safe to use? I wasn't sure what the silicone would to the felt.

Mulceber · Post by **Mulceber** » Sun Jun 12, 2005 6:58 pm

binkmeisterRick wrote:I think it's safe to say that the majority of us are safe hat wearers.

bink

I dunno Bink, I don't think I'm using protection for my PB custom.

:junior: -IJ