Tequila Shooter Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 I’ve got a silver belly colored hat that I love but it’s gotten dirty with BP and such. Any suggestions on how to clean it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Snorter Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 15 minutes ago, Tequila Shooter said: I’ve got a silver belly colored hat that I love but it’s gotten dirty with BP and such. Any suggestions on how to clean it? Had mine blow off and get grass stains. took it back to the maker. Otherwise. joys of the internet https://blog.tenthstreethats.com/posts/how-to-clean-a-felt-hat Cities used to have places that cleaned and blocked hats - there might be a survivor of that era and trade near you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly Eye Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 I start off with the air compressor. Blowing through the hat from the underside, from a distance. Then get closer in spots, working angles. I have a small hole in the seam of the liner, you would not ever notice and work the top through that. After that wet / damp micro fiber. Then Steam to reshape if needed. I use my pancake compressor since it is cleaner than my shop air. This works for me and is good enough for my range hat. If you have a dinner hat, send it in, otherwise, save your $$ Sly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 Corn starch, a soft bristled toothbrush, and a little patience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mongo, SASS #61450 Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 I enjoyed the link Rip Snorter attached. I like my silver belly hats, but I too was distraught when ejected rifle brass leaves spots on them. I complained to some fellow cowboy shooters and most of them laughed at me and said things I can't repeat on this forum. One old cuss, who only shoots BP, explained that it has taken him years to get just the right "patina'" on his hat and he wouldn't remove it for the world. I did come across one item that helped get darker stains off my hats (link below). Hat Cleaning Sponge by M&F Western 01032 (cowtowncowboy.com) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax T Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 Be careful using the cleaning sponge above. It shaves lint off but will also wear into the felt if you rub to hard. Catalena Hatters did a great job cleaning, re-blocking, new liner and new sweatband one of my older hats for a really reasonable price. Just my experience. Jax T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 @Blackwater 53393 can answer this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 Previous discussion: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tequila Shooter Posted April 11 Author Share Posted April 11 Thanks all, I’m going to try the cornstarch and see if that helps. I should’ve realized that light colors and BP should not be mixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runamuck, SASS #49216L Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 Took my very dirty hat to a local western store and the nice lady cleaned it for $35. She did a heckuva of good job too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tucker T Fudpucker Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 Go to the nearest western store and buy a hat sponge. It will clean a good amount of the grit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt Dan Blodgett, SASS #75655 Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 Dad always rubbed corn meal on his felt hat then brushed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Bill Carson Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 The Boot Barn in Ocala will clean hats. Also the Western store in Brooksville does hat cleanings. They also will reshape if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogmeat Dad, SASS #48563L Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 13 hours ago, Lightning Bill Carson said: The Boot Barn in Ocala will clean hats. Also the Western store in Brooksville does hat cleanings. They also will reshape if needed. Ocala and Brooksville, Florida? I have a hat that I have had since 1972 that could use a little TLC. (Damn, that thing will be 50 years old this summer!) . It will never be "Like New" again, and I don't really want it that way, but it deserves a little lovin'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go West Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 I have a vintage hat with what appears to be a water spot. It's kinda like a rust stain. Anything for this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mongo, SASS #61450 Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 Go West, maybe try a little diluted CLR. I've had good success using this method to remove rust stains from shirts and other fabrics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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