Author Topic: How do I shine this up. NGC (Read 6166 times)

fotoguzzi · « **on:** October 31, 2015, 02:49:28 PM »

My Dad is going on an Honor flight to DC, I want to clean up his first Lieut. Hat.

He did 29 missions as navigator in a B17, crash landed once in France..walked away.

Xlratr · « **Reply #1 on:** October 31, 2015, 02:56:04 PM »

IMHO,..... DON'T!
It looks great as it is, and the patina is history!
John

Gliderjohn · « **Reply #2 on:** October 31, 2015, 03:18:04 PM »

:1:
GliderJohn

StuCorpe · « **Reply #3 on:** October 31, 2015, 03:23:59 PM »

:1:

Wildguzzi.com · « **Reply #3 on:** October 31, 2015, 03:23:59 PM »

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #4 on:** October 31, 2015, 03:52:00 PM »

Flitz will do it, if you want.

LowRyter · « **Reply #5 on:** October 31, 2015, 03:55:17 PM »

wow. Quite a guy.

My hat's off to him.

canuguzzi · « **Reply #6 on:** October 31, 2015, 04:21:18 PM »

Don't shine it up, it has aged nicely and you sure don't want your dad wearing something that looks like it came from the local Army Navy store as a replica.

Bet he will be proud the wear it as is and everyone else proud to see the same.

Honors to him.

fotoguzzi · « **Reply #7 on:** October 31, 2015, 05:36:01 PM »

wow, I had not thought of it like that but your right! it should stay old.. glad I didn't dip in in the TarnX

Mike Harper · « **Reply #8 on:** October 31, 2015, 05:47:23 PM »

I would not touch it either but a tooth brush and tooth paste will clean the nooks and crannies out

guzzi4me · « **Reply #9 on:** October 31, 2015, 06:32:22 PM »

Leave it as is. That's history and deserves to look like it served...

and thank your Dad for his service.

They did a great job under difficult circumstances.

He will enjoy the trip. Have talked to veterans that have went and all
said it was quite moving. Not one considered themselves a "Hero" but in
my book they are!

Jeff

Green1000S · « **Reply #10 on:** October 31, 2015, 06:34:02 PM »

The patina was EARNED.

I would leave it alone, you can buy new hats in a store.
Old guys need to have good looking stuff, Vintage!

dl.allen · « **Reply #11 on:** October 31, 2015, 07:56:24 PM »

Holy Sh!t

gave me goosebumps. Tell him thanks for me.

Toooo Cool!

nunzio · « **Reply #12 on:** October 31, 2015, 08:35:58 PM »

Is he wearing his uniform?

I can't even fit into my old Jungle Boots

much less the rest of my gear!!!

Dharma Bum · « **Reply #13 on:** October 31, 2015, 08:43:23 PM »

Salute!!!

bikeridertim · « **Reply #14 on:** October 31, 2015, 09:10:49 PM »

"The patina was EARNED" I AGREE!!!! :1: :1: :1:

fotoguzzi · « **Reply #15 on:** October 31, 2015, 09:20:20 PM »

Quote from: nunzio on October 31, 2015, 08:35:58 PM

Is he wearing his uniform?

I can't even fit into my old Jungle Boots much less the rest of my gear!!!

the hat is the only thing that fits.

Madtownguzzi · « **Reply #16 on:** October 31, 2015, 09:24:56 PM »

If your dad insists Brasso will clean that up. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Brasso-8-oz-Metal-Polish-76523/202820651 He would of most likely used that while he was in the service.

oldbike54 · « **Reply #17 on:** October 31, 2015, 10:44:52 PM »

29 missions

Dusty

rbm · « **Reply #18 on:** November 01, 2015, 01:36:03 AM »

If you do decide to clean it, use the toothbrush as suggested earlier. Cut a slot in a piece of stiff plastic sheet to slip between the badge and the hat. That will prevent any dirt from the badge spreading to the material of the hat.

Farmer Dan · « **Reply #19 on:** November 01, 2015, 01:42:45 AM »

Don't shine it! It has earned that patina. Tell your Father Thank you for his service.

nunzio · « **Reply #20 on:** November 01, 2015, 03:29:20 AM »

please start another thread with pictures when he gets back !! ...if possible.

toukow · « **Reply #21 on:** November 01, 2015, 07:58:14 AM »

Quote from: fotoguzzi on October 31, 2015, 02:49:28 PM

My Dad is going on an Honor flight to DC, I want to clean up his first Lieut. Hat.

He did 29 missions as navigator in a B17, crash landed once in France..walked away.

My boss is heavily involved in this effort in the Seattle area, and is on their local board. Got to hand to the people who volunteer to support these flights while the veterans are still around. He takes PTO to go to DC and is always coming back with stories, some good, some bad unfortunately given the average age of the participants. Worth supporting if you can.

I agree with most of the others, leave it alone unless your father insists. Then it's his party.

creaky99 · « **Reply #22 on:** November 01, 2015, 08:03:30 AM »

Much appreciation to your Father for his service. I agree with others dust it off and use it as is.

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #23 on:** November 01, 2015, 08:32:10 AM »

Another thank you to dad. I had tha opportunity to chaperone a vet on a honor flight a couple of years ago. Great experience.

charlie b · « **Reply #24 on:** November 01, 2015, 08:33:51 AM »

First, let me add my appreciation for your father's service. Something to be very proud of.

The hat. It is up to your father. Typically hats were worn with the 'crush' look to signify that they had been used a lot. That one was.

The emblem may be one that he took pride in buffing to a shine, or, he took pride in not doing so. The only way to tell is ask.

If it needs to be shined, then remove it from the hat first. There should be a screw post on the back, just remove the nut. Then use brasso and a toothbrush and rag. There will be a little bit of color left in the crevises. That's ok.

leafman60 · « **Reply #25 on:** November 01, 2015, 08:35:11 AM »

Quote from: creaky99 on November 01, 2015, 08:03:30 AM

Much appreciation to your Father for his service. I agree with others dust it off and use it as is.

Ditto

hooah54 · « **Reply #26 on:** November 01, 2015, 09:29:59 AM »

aviator crush still in good shape. I would leave it as well. If your dad wants to clean it up I would use a blitz cloth lightly

Cam3512 · « **Reply #27 on:** November 01, 2015, 10:39:33 AM »

What was the name of his B-17?

Tom · « **Reply #28 on:** November 01, 2015, 03:01:02 PM »

Don't shine.

fotoguzzi · « **Reply #29 on:** November 01, 2015, 03:55:29 PM »

Quote from: Cam3512 on November 01, 2015, 10:39:33 AM

What was the name of his B-17?

struggle buggy
8th AF, 3rd air division 93rd air wing 490th bomb group, 849th squadron aircraft #33863 scrapped at Kingman, AZ after they flew home in it.
Airfield, Eye, England

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