manayunkman Posted May 10, 2014 Share #1 Posted May 10, 2014 I found an SF beret that had spent a few years in a commercial kitchen. Over the many years it had acquired a coating of dusty grease. This is what I did and here are the results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share #2 Posted May 10, 2014 I think the white spots are rays of light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share #3 Posted May 10, 2014 A close up of the greasy mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share #4 Posted May 10, 2014 All that was needed was Dawn dish liquid, paper towels, cold water and soft toothbrush. The cold water prevents the wool from fluffing up. The Dawn liquid is the best grease cutter and works great in cold water. Scrub 2 by 2 inch spots with the toothbrush and blot it with the paper towel as you go. Here is a progress picture as it was 1/2 done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share #5 Posted May 10, 2014 The completed subject as it dries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchcollector Posted May 10, 2014 Share #6 Posted May 10, 2014 I was going to suggest dry cleaning but your method did OK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insigina Hunter Posted May 10, 2014 Share #7 Posted May 10, 2014 Always love the the luxenberg berets, just have been able to get my hands on one yet. Congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtdorango Posted May 10, 2014 Share #8 Posted May 10, 2014 nicely done sir!.......mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share #9 Posted May 10, 2014 I had a friend many years ago in Pa. who got me a jar of dry cleaning fluid. That stuff just about cleaned anything. The method used in this case was suggested by a friend in the vintage garment industry. Here is a link to the grouping this came with. http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/208783-a-vietnam-special-forces-group-serendipitous-meeting/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share #10 Posted May 10, 2014 Thanks guys. The best part is that it was easy, quick and it yielded immediate results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny C Posted July 10, 2014 Share #11 Posted July 10, 2014 Would Woolite work as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny C Posted July 10, 2014 Share #12 Posted July 10, 2014 When you come across a beret like this thathas the green oxidation on the DUI do you clean that up as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted July 10, 2014 Author Share #13 Posted July 10, 2014 Dawn was used because it eliminates grease with cold water. Warm water will cause the material to fluff up. Trying to clean the green oxidation would be more harmful than helpful as it would spread the green all over the flash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny C Posted July 10, 2014 Share #14 Posted July 10, 2014 Good to know. Very nice beret. I aquired a earl Combat control beret a while back. The badge was oxided pretty good. since the badge wapins were not bent to permantly affix it to the beret, I was able to remove and clean. Then I had second thoughts as to whether I should have done it or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted July 10, 2014 Author Share #15 Posted July 10, 2014 This one was well affixed to the beret. In your case to remove the DI and wipe it off would be OK ( for me ) as long as the DI isn't damaged and some green is left to match the green stain on the beret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny C Posted August 14, 2014 Share #16 Posted August 14, 2014 I have just used this thread to help me cleans some older 7th group Berets. I was a bit skeptical that they would clean up, but the look great! Once question. Is there anything that you suggest to use to help soften and preserve the leather headbands? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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