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Ok this week my little bro got into some oxi clean and through it all of my stuff which was mainly my AB well then he went and got the water gun and soaked it all. Now I got this big light shiny spot on the pinch of my AB how do I fix this do I need to send it off to get it clean or is there something I can do at home?
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First obvious question, once completely dried did you try brushing it out with the bash pushed completely out and going counter clockwise around the crown?

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Ya I brushed it and everything but still nothing I emailed Fedora and he said he can reblock it and might be able to fix it if not he can turn the hat inside out. But I would rather know and have the oppinions of what to do before I spend money to get it fixed.
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I'd say box it up and send it up to Steve. Sometimes the more you stir things, the worse they get, so leave well enough alone this time and leave it to it's maker to correct.

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Ok thanks Michaelson.
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I agree, best thing to do is send it to Steve. Most likely he will need to pop it inside out and pounce the inside of the hat to become the outside of the crown. The stain will now be hidden in the inside under the liner.
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Have you ever called Joe Peters and asked him?

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Well Steve got my hat and it goes all the way through he said he can darken it but it will not be perfect. So I will have to do that. I still can not beleive this.
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Sounds like you can now do a commercial for OxiClean! :CR:
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Ya I should "use oxi-clean it nearly ruins your hats!!!!" I can see it now.
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:rolling:
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Little brothers, why'd it have to be little brothers!!!
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:rolling: YA WHY!!
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At least your little brother didn't pee on it. :-0

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Yes Thank the Lord!!! :lol:
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Indiana Jeff wrote:At least your little brother didn't pee on it. :-0
.....yet
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