Won these this week....{update}

[DOUGLAS]

BEAUTIFUL!!:eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Came out very clean!

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[RBH]

THANKS EVERYONE!

It did not come out spotless... but after another soaking in a few weeks I think it will be close. To be honest I've spent more on a lot less, so I'm really happy so far. Its gonna make a great everyday hat. Because I wear a hat everyday.
Thanks again for the kind words.

 

[tonyb]

It's satisfying (ain't it, RBH?) to clean your own lids. Looks like you've done well on the Strat. How long did it soak in the solvent? And did you try brushing the stained areas while it was still wet with naphtha?
Now, how 'bout that Resistol? I'm guessing that green spot (yup, it looks like metal caused it) is a real bear to get out. I've seen those kind of stains before and wondered what, if anything, the professionals use to get them out.

 

[RBH]

Yes I let it soak over night, and I did brush it while it was wet. Dont think I soaked it long enough though, thats why in a couple weeks I plan on another soaking.
As to the Resistol, it was not a size 7 1/2 [ 7 1/8] so I had to send it back. The seller made a mistake and was nice about it. But then I was nice about it also.
But I know I could have gotten that stain out!

 

[Tony in Tarzana]

Great lid, and great job getting it into shape. I have another Stratoliner on the way that I paid way too much for, but it came with a DC-3 pin so it may be worth it, knock on wood.

 

[RBH]

Great lid, and great job getting it into shape. I have another Stratoliner on the way that I paid way too much for, but it came with a DC-3 pin so it may be worth it, knock on wood.

I was watching that hat... with drool running down my chin.
It looked wonderful !

 

[RBH]

Me and my Stratoliner

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[DOUGLAS]

Tony, you got that great Strat,brown with the pin? That is a terrific hat.I'm glad you got it.I was going to bid but for that hat I wanted it to fit. Congrats!!!

RBH, I like the way you style those hats.

 

[Tony in Tarzana]

Don't congratulate me until it shows up. lol

It looks like a winner, but I'll be on pins 'n needles until I have it in my hands.

 

[astaire]

Don't congratulate me until it shows up. lol

It looks like a winner, but I'll be on pins 'n needles until I have it in my hands.

Aren't we all like that when waiting for a new hat to come inlol

RBH, you should put that last picture of yours with the strat as your avatar. You look very sharp!