This was awesome! My dad passed away recently and I was cleaning out our old garage. Found my dads hats from the 80s! Super dirty but after watching this I wanna try to clean some of them up a bit!
Wow! I’m no longer going to worry about my Rodeo King getting dirty. Whatever happens happens. I do plan to avoid drenching rain. You did such a great job on that hat. I couldn’t tell if it still has the satin lining intact and also, what would it cost to replace the band now that it looks so nice? Great job bud. I’m totally fascinated by anyone restoring anything from old cars to Nintendo controllers and systems. 👍☮️🌞🌟🤠💕
I love your podcast Kevin. One question regarding a big 6X Resistol 4” brim that I’ve had for a few months. Can this hat be trimmed and restyled to resemble the classic Open Road style?
Maybe, probably not.. a hatter would have to deconstruct the hat down to just the felt, take the shape out, the he’d have to reblock the crown, re-flange the brim, size it,stiffen it, out the sweatband in, sew on the ribbon and bow, and trim the brim. That’s a lot of work and it will be very expensive. It could be possible, yes. But it’s not really a modification, it’s more like totally stripping the hat down to it’s felt, and remanufacturing a different hat out of the felt…a complete restoration. I’d imagine the cost of all of that would be $200 or so,you’d be way better off buying a new one. Delmonico has 15% off now. That’s a nice sale.
I bought my Stetson 6X Rancher about 48 years ago. I recently cleaned it by brushing it, then soaked it with the kitchen tap and let it dry… any remaining spots were sanded. Looks brand new. A good hat will take the rain without any worries.
That was fantastic! What an amazing difference. My husband has an Eddy Bros that was in a cattleman style...he prefers the Gus style. I had not much trouble reshaping it over my teakettle; the crown stays put, but the brim tends to slightly curl back up and lose the front & back dips. It is Durofelt. Any hints how to make it stay?
Another question: How easy (or difficult) is it to remove sweat and/or sweatband stains from straw hats? The stains in these old hats have probably been there for some time, and I think probably the leather hat bands' color added to the stain. Thanks!
Hey Kevin, for summer. The gambler? Or royal flush straw? I mean I know the straw is lighter but both being white hats do you think the felt version would look silly with a Hawaiian shirt in the heat? I plan on getting both of them. Which would you get first your opinion
I think I use 120 and also 180…I use a 3m flexible sanding sponge, the double sided red ones, I think they’re 120 grit, Im not sure offhand, I’m at home now, something a little finer than an Emory board is good..
Great video, once again, Kevin. Feel like I've learnt so much from watching your channel over the years. Do you have any opinion on the Pure Stratoliner? I have a regular Stratoliner (in Sage) and an Akubra Stylemaster; the Stylemaster is my 'everyday' hat (going to work, etc) because it feels more 'substantial' and hardy owing to the felt, but if pushed I prefer the cut and the feel of the Stratoliner, so that's my 'luxury' hat. I've been eyeing up a Pure Stratoliner lately (either in Blue or Tobacco). Would that hit the sweet spot between my love of the regular Stratoliner and the hardiness of the Stylemaster, do you think?
There’s no comparison in heartiness. Akubra crushes it, get it because u want a nice stratoliner, but don’t expect it to be hearty or do well in the rain like an Akubra, I’m not a fan of Stetson open roads myself,if you’re looking for hearty, go Akubra.. if u want something that has the open road look, get an open road, but that felt isn’t really rugged or strong..
If it were me I would have hauled all the equipment outside. Did you use a vacuum and disinfectant in the shop afterward? Could you have used soap and water? What about dry cleaning?
Not if done properly, and carefully.. if u do this 10-15x it will start going too deep and it’ll get worn in that area.. but doing it once a year, twice a year is fine.. don’t overdo it,
I have a few hats just as nasty or worse. I live on a farm in Montana. Ppl will pay hundreds of dollars for that dirty worn look. Out here thats just how ppls stuff wear out. I like the look there just storys and so much character
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Definitely time to wear a mask. 😷 looking better but I'd like to see it steamed. Thanks brother Kevin. 🎶🎸🎶👍
Dude you left that hat looking brand new makes me feel better about wearing my hat more and not getting it dirty or damaged Great video
Makes you look more authentic if you’re hat is dirty
This was awesome! My dad passed away recently and I was cleaning out our old garage. Found my dads hats from the 80s! Super dirty but after watching this I wanna try to clean some of them up a bit!
Sorry for your loss, sounds like a cool project, just get the flexible sanding sponge from 3m, and a brush..
@@KTGHATS thanks man! & thanks for the advice! I appreciate it!
Only in NY would someone buy Billy the Kids hat and have it cleaned so they can wear it lol. Amazing job
Wow, that hat was crusty! Nice clean up!
Do you really have to dis NY to make your point?
@@justmeeagainn lol
Around 4:22 you can hear Elmore James singing. Shake your money maker, in the background. I can't work without music.
This is reassuring since I just ordered a 20X silverbelly today.
I have my late uncles cowboy hat it needs a sweat band but I do not want any of the dirt or mud removed from the hat is that possible for you to do?
Yes
I love how he immediately moved his glasses once he realized how much was coming off😂
😂
Wow! I’m no longer going to worry about my Rodeo King getting dirty. Whatever happens happens. I do plan to avoid drenching rain.
You did such a great job on that hat. I couldn’t tell if it still has the satin lining intact and also, what would it cost to replace the band now that it looks so nice? Great job bud. I’m totally fascinated by anyone restoring anything from old cars to Nintendo controllers and systems. 👍☮️🌞🌟🤠💕
Not exactly sure, I think a leather sweatband might be $45, it’s listed in our catalog
@whippersnapper exactly .Some people forget nowadays that some materials were used as bad weather protection.
Last time I saw anything that dirty I had to pay admission.
Never thought I'd say this but i think that hat started out dirtier than my mind! Lol.
Nice job!
All I can say is
.... WOW! You are the Master Hatter, Kev!
Yes! a new episode "Good Ole Western hat adventures"
Kevin cleans and reshapes William H Bonnie’s aka Billy the Kids hat , ready to hit the trail again! amazing! 🤠👍
I love your podcast Kevin. One question regarding a big 6X Resistol 4” brim that I’ve had for a few months. Can this hat be trimmed and restyled to resemble the classic Open Road style?
Maybe, probably not.. a hatter would have to deconstruct the hat down to just the felt, take the shape out, the he’d have to
reblock the crown, re-flange the brim, size it,stiffen it, out the sweatband in, sew on the ribbon and bow, and trim the brim. That’s a lot of work and it will be very expensive. It could be possible, yes. But it’s not really a modification, it’s more like totally stripping the hat down to it’s felt, and remanufacturing a different hat out of the felt…a complete restoration.
I’d imagine the cost of all of that would be $200 or so,you’d be way better off buying a new one. Delmonico has 15% off now. That’s a nice sale.
@@KTGHATS thank you very much!
I bought my Stetson 6X Rancher about 48 years ago.
I recently cleaned it by brushing it, then soaked it with the kitchen tap and let it dry… any remaining spots were sanded.
Looks brand new. A good hat will take the rain without any worries.
What type and grit sand paper did you use?
That was fantastic! What an amazing difference. My husband has an Eddy Bros that was in a cattleman style...he prefers the Gus style. I had not much trouble reshaping it over my teakettle; the crown stays put, but the brim tends to slightly curl back up and lose the front & back dips. It is Durofelt. Any hints how to make it stay?
Stiffen with super hold hair spray, let the coat dry, repeat .
@@KTGHATS Excellent! Thanks a bunch.
Phew! Great work Kev!
Wow! I couldn't imagine taking sandpaper to a hat like hat but it really worked.
It's some kind of Hat Trickery Magic. Well done!
Another question: How easy (or difficult) is it to remove sweat and/or sweatband stains from straw hats? The stains in these old hats have probably been there for some time, and I think probably the leather hat bands' color added to the stain. Thanks!
It’s impossible. There might be folks that clean them w chemicals, but I don’t know of anyone like that
@@KTGHATS Thanks for replying!
What grit paper is that?
👍👍
Not sure, kinda medium I don't really care,most of it works fine
It's made by 3M, it's purple and says "medium smooths 150"
150 medium smooths
What grit of sand paper do you use for felt hats?
not sure, I use many different ones, anything is okay, nothing coarser than let’s say and Emery board, but fine is ok, not extra fine
You obviously love the challenge Kevin 😆
I thoroughly enjoyed this one.
Hey Kevin, for summer. The gambler? Or royal flush straw? I mean I know the straw is lighter but both being white hats do you think the felt version would look silly with a Hawaiian shirt in the heat? I plan on getting both of them. Which would you get first your opinion
No felt on summer, you'll wanna take it off after a minute. Go w the straw version for june-sept
Badass, what grit of sandpaper do you use?
I think I use 120 and also 180…I use a 3m flexible sanding sponge, the double sided red ones, I think they’re 120 grit, Im not sure offhand, I’m at home now, something a little finer than an Emory board is good..
I was just in that store a few days ago.
Kevin you are the master.
Amazing job sir 👏👏👏👏
A real master at work
Wow I had no idea how tough hats were awesome job get in there and go at it 👍
Whoa, That Hat has been through it all and then some. Great job.
Any vids on repairing month divits?
What about bad sweet marks any tips
Nice job
Where did that come from?!
Walk in customer
Great video, once again, Kevin. Feel like I've learnt so much from watching your channel over the years.
Do you have any opinion on the Pure Stratoliner? I have a regular Stratoliner (in Sage) and an Akubra Stylemaster; the Stylemaster is my 'everyday' hat (going to work, etc) because it feels more 'substantial' and hardy owing to the felt, but if pushed I prefer the cut and the feel of the Stratoliner, so that's my 'luxury' hat. I've been eyeing up a Pure Stratoliner lately (either in Blue or Tobacco). Would that hit the sweet spot between my love of the regular Stratoliner and the hardiness of the Stylemaster, do you think?
There’s no comparison in heartiness. Akubra crushes it, get it because u want a nice stratoliner, but don’t expect it to be hearty or do well in the rain like an Akubra, I’m not a fan of Stetson open roads myself,if you’re looking for hearty, go Akubra..
if u want something that has the open road look, get an open road, but that felt isn’t really rugged or strong..
@@KTGHATS Thanks, Kevin. Much appreciated! 👍
Anyone on here know how to dye a felt cowboy hat?
Great cleaning job ...! 😀
That was so satisfying! The Brim Reaper strikes again!
I hear Hound Dog Taylor in the background.❤
LOL. Looks like Teddy Roosevelt's hat! Good thing you were wearing a mask!
If it were me I would have hauled all the equipment outside. Did you use a vacuum and disinfectant in the shop afterward? Could you have used soap and water? What about dry cleaning?
No no and no, it was just dust, wasn't that hard..
I just sprayed it w Lysol and cleaned the table,swept..we do that all day anyway
Does all this sanding damage the structural integrity of the hat much?
Not if done properly, and carefully.. if u do this 10-15x it will start going too deep and it’ll get worn in that area.. but doing it once a year, twice a year is fine.. don’t overdo it,
Awesome
I sneezed watching this!
When the hat you like spent the last 43 years helping scare birds away.
🤣just caught this comment 😂
Thats the dust taken care of, what about human skin oil stains from fingers?
The king of Steam working his freaking magic. Nice job!!!
Thank you big D
Amazing.
Is this a demonstration only or is someone planning to have the hat refurbished?
Yes I cleaned it for a customer and they're getting a new sweatband too
How much for a cleaning like that?
Do you do sofas too? ;-)
😅✌️
Is that beaver or rabbit?
Mostly rabbit, maybe a touch of beaver. That’s a Stetson western
That’s not cleaning lol that’s tearing the stains off using sand paper and then brushing the felt dust away
Basically removing the top layer of felt, buff it out and the finish with a brush, it’s pretty effective unless the stains go deep
The owner must have fought a Predator Hunter, so he needed to dive into a pool of mud to save his life. 🤔 Tough yet pretty good hat.👌
Hey, I wanna see the end of it!
I have a few hats just as nasty or worse. I live on a farm in Montana. Ppl will pay hundreds of dollars for that dirty worn look. Out here thats just how ppls stuff wear out. I like the look there just storys and so much character
This video made me sneeze.
Were you wearing a mask because of COVID or all the dust coming off the hat?
Yes always
🤘🏽😎🤘🏽
nice
Did they dig that hat out from an archaeological site???
It belongs in a museum
any else start sneezing?!
Needed cleaning before taking it for cleaning.
Watch it at 2x speed! Much cooler!!
That hat was probably a silver belly? Guessing because you could sand it? Great job cleaning it? You deserve a large monetary tip!
Yes,good guess. Silver belly.
I didn't think something more dirty then my ex-wife existed in the world Lol
🤣
You need a dust collector.
some things you can't save
JEEZ that hat is nasty and you made it 1000X cleaner
I'd have thrown it on the ground 5-10 times to get the sand out of it. 😂
I was here 1st 😆
And I thought my Buffalo hat was dirty ha
Wow Def the dirtiest job I've seen. Well done.
This is too simple to be true... looks like dried clay and easy to remove...
I would have told the owner he has to cause the mess and buy all your coworkers lunch for contaminating the store...
Wow…dirty or what