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Howdy folks!
Since I got my hat yesterday, I was wondering if anyone could give me any tips about caring for it. I'm not sure how it's treated, but it's water resistant and I'd like to help that along - plus, I just want to make sure it doesn't get dried out and cracked.
Any suggestions about what could keep it supple and help keep out the Scottish downpour?
Cheers folks!
Pete
Jay.in.the.woods
26-03-2009, 14:13
I'd use dubbing like for leather walking boots, that will do it. Cheap too.
I used boot polish on mine all I had handy.....expect a bit of "flushing" the first time it gets sodden mine did....
Which one did you eventually purchase?
Smoggy
What's dubbing? I've never heard of it...
Smoggy - I might give that a try... I wound up getting the Kakadu Packer hat in black. I was going to get the Down Under, but I like to pay with paypal for security and ease, and the Packer was all I found in my size :p
Cheers,
Pete
What's dubbing? I've never heard of it...
Smoggy - I might give that a try... I wound up getting the Kakadu Packer hat in black. I was going to get the Down Under, but I like to pay with paypal for security and ease, and the Packer was all I found in my size :p
Cheers,
Petegoogle 'dubbin'. it's a wax for water proofing leather,
google 'dubbin'. it's a wax for water proofing leather,
Ahh ok, cheers :D
I have dubbin :D Do I just apply and buff off like boot polish?
Cheers!
Pete
Ogri the trog
26-03-2009, 17:45
Mine gets a dollop of whatever comes to hand when I get the urge to do it.
Dubbin, Neatsfoot oil, Nikwax even my homebrewed Beeswax/parafin wax mix.
ATB
Ogri the trog
Jay.in.the.woods
26-03-2009, 21:45
I have dubbin :D Do I just apply and buff off like boot polish?
Cheers!
Pete
Yeah just the same, it waterproofs and will stop the leather drying and cracking in got weather.
Ogri - Fair enough :D Not a big deal what's used, then?
Jay - Cheers mate :D
Pete
I too use whatever , but often it is petrolium jelly ( vasaline ) just a little soaks in and does the job and is very cheap
to be honest all you are attempting to do is protect the leather and maintain it's suppleness, so you only need to work it in.....buffing and polishing are ok if you wish to expend the energy....
Smoggy
andywinkk
27-03-2009, 00:34
chuck it in the back of the car and forget about it, thats what i do and its still fine
Smoggy - well, I'd be lying if I said it was shiny now... :p
Steve48 - Out of curiosity, does it not leave a bit of a greasy finish?
Andywinkk - if only I had a car :p
Smoggy - well, I'd be lying if I said it was shiny now... :p
Steve48 - Out of curiosity, does it not leave a bit of a greasy finish?
Andywinkk - if only I had a car :p
Not greasy as such as it soaks in , I find it is very easy to do and helps keep it souple and waterproof no polishing etc
Not greasy as such as it soaks in , I find it is very easy to do and helps keep it souple and waterproof no polishing etc
Nice to know :D
nac mac feegle
19-04-2009, 14:50
i use a product called horsemans onestep it cleans and nourises