Ron Merchant Posted September 11, 2020 Share #1 Posted September 11, 2020 I have seen reference to "Seaworthy Red" and "Seaworthy Gold" rates. What is meant by these terms? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin B. Posted September 11, 2020 Share #2 Posted September 11, 2020 I believe that's just a trade name used by Vanguard, it has no official meaning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Merchant Posted September 11, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted September 11, 2020 Juston--Thanks for the reply. You may be right, but I have seen references in places other than Vanguard. I thought perhaps it referred to the use of metal thread resistant to tarnish in salt water air aboard ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin B. Posted September 11, 2020 Share #4 Posted September 11, 2020 1 hour ago, Ron Merchant said: Juston--Thanks for the reply. You may be right, but I have seen references in places other than Vanguard. I thought perhaps it referred to the use of metal thread resistant to tarnish in salt water air aboard ship. I could be wrong, then. I've only noticed it with Vanguard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Merchant Posted September 14, 2020 Author Share #5 Posted September 14, 2020 Another "General Question". Perhaps it belongs in a different topic but this one seemed the most appropriate. I have a number of E-1, E-2 and E-3 patches on white cloth that are yellowed with either age or staining. Is there a safe way to return these to white without damaging the colored chevrons? Would an over night soak in a bowl of water with a little bleach work? Any other suggestions? Along the same lines, how about cleaning dirty patches in general, like unit insignia, other services rank chevrons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILL THE PATCH Posted September 14, 2020 Share #6 Posted September 14, 2020 Try soaking in woolite. It's very gentle in fabric And works greatSent from my moto g(7) play using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sigsaye Posted September 14, 2020 Share #7 Posted September 14, 2020 8 hours ago, Ron Merchant said: Another "General Question". Perhaps it belongs in a different topic but this one seemed the most appropriate. I have a number of E-1, E-2 and E-3 patches on white cloth that are yellowed with either age or staining. Is there a safe way to return these to white without damaging the colored chevrons? Would an over night soak in a bowl of water with a little bleach work? Any other suggestions? Along the same lines, how about cleaning dirty patches in general, like unit insignia, other services rank chevrons? Letting them soak in Oxiclean is also an option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Merchant Posted September 14, 2020 Author Share #8 Posted September 14, 2020 Thanks for the cleaning directions. I'll try the Woolite first as it sounds like the more gentle idea and less likely to affect the color of the chevrons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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