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Hat protection.

Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2005 3:37 pm
by Redinight
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.

Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2005 3:39 pm
by rick5150
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?

Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2005 3:42 pm
by Redinight
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 :(

Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2005 4:00 pm
by J_Weaver
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. :)

hat covers

Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2005 7:33 pm
by BendingOak
redinight, Just do a google search and a bunch will be listed.

Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2005 9:23 am
by Michaelson
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

Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2005 2:26 pm
by fedoralover
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

Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2005 2:58 pm
by Fedora
One person refered to it as a hat condom.

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

Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2005 3:21 pm
by binkmeisterRick
I think it's safe to say that the majority of us are safe hat wearers. :wink:

bink

Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2005 6:47 pm
by Vannevar
Fedora wrote:
One person refered to it as a hat condom.

:lol: :lol: :D Yeah, we sure don't want any little illegetimate hats running around. :wink: Fedora
how well can a hat be waterproofed?

Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2005 10:59 am
by indybill
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. :lol:

Regards,
Indybill

hat

Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2005 11:06 am
by BendingOak
where in oregon are, Im in hillsboro

Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2005 11:09 am
by indybill
<---------------------- :wink:

Regards,
Indybill

Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2005 11:29 am
by J_Weaver
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.

Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2005 6:58 pm
by Mulceber
binkmeisterRick wrote:I think it's safe to say that the majority of us are safe hat wearers. :wink:

bink
:lol: :lol: :lol: I dunno Bink, I don't think I'm using protection for my PB custom. :wink: :junior: -IJ