Super Santa
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VRCC #27029
Houston, Texas
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« on: August 24, 2016, 02:45:09 PM » |
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Anyone had a positive experience at cleaning patches?
My vest is falling apart and has numerous patches on it that have seen better years. Probably a lot is from fading in the sun, but wondering if dry cleaning, scrubbing with a toothbrush or washing in a dishwasher might bring some life back to them.
Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.
Feel I am looking at a major expense just removing them and reattaching them to the new vest.
TIA
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Danny McMillin
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« Reply #1 on: August 24, 2016, 02:56:36 PM » |
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I would think that Shout Out, and a stiff brisoled brush, with some firm elbow action would show some good (better) results!!
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #2 on: August 24, 2016, 02:58:45 PM » |
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Resolve does an amazing job at removing stains from almost everything.
If using the washer, start with warm water, soak and gentle cycles, and Woolite.... and go more strenuous if necessary.
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The emperor has no clothes
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« Reply #3 on: August 24, 2016, 03:18:16 PM » |
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Resolve does an amazing job at removing stains from almost everything.
If using the washer, start with warm water, soak and gentle cycles, and Woolite.... and go more strenuous if necessary.
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Beardo
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« Reply #4 on: August 24, 2016, 03:23:18 PM » |
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I think you should be proud of having dirty sun faded patches. It means you ride and aren't a pretender.  |
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #5 on: August 24, 2016, 03:32:03 PM » |
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Resolve does an amazing job at removing stains from almost everything.
If using the washer, start with warm water, soak and gentle cycles, and Woolite.... and go more strenuous if necessary.
Damn, I thought you were an ex-lawyer not an ex-homemaker ? First, I never picked a woman based on her homemaking skills (not one bit), so someone had to learn. Second, between women, I was a bachelor for long periods. ( Between women, well that brings back some fond memories) |
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« Last Edit: August 24, 2016, 03:34:02 PM by Jess from VA »
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The emperor has no clothes
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« Reply #6 on: August 24, 2016, 03:36:42 PM » |
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Resolve does an amazing job at removing stains from almost everything.
If using the washer, start with warm water, soak and gentle cycles, and Woolite.... and go more strenuous if necessary.
Damn, I thought you were an ex-lawyer not an ex-homemaker ? First, I never picked a woman based on her homemaking skills (not one bit), so someone had to learn. Second, between women, I was a bachelor for long periods. We have many things in common. Not women though (just uno for me). I was a bachelor until I was 37. It just struck me as funny how you were able to jump right in there with advice. (I'm amused by little shiny things) |
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Karen
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« Reply #7 on: August 24, 2016, 03:45:40 PM » |
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You might try some Helmet Fresh; it did a great job on my greasy filthy helmet liner  |
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DirtyDan
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« Reply #8 on: August 24, 2016, 03:49:10 PM » |
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I think you should be proud of having dirty sun faded patches. It means you ride and aren't a pretender. What he said Dan |
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Do it while you can. I did.... it my way
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old2soon
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« Reply #9 on: August 24, 2016, 04:42:12 PM » |
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I've got some older-late 1964 early 1965-patches I'd be afraid to even attempt to clean. Let me know WHAT you come up with and how WELL it wurx. As always-T I A. RIDE SAFE. |
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Today is the tommorow you worried about yesterday. If at first you don't succeed screw it-save it for nite check. 1964 1968 U S Navy. Two cruises off Nam.
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Super Santa
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Posts: 1907
VRCC #27029
Houston, Texas
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« Reply #10 on: August 24, 2016, 08:30:48 PM » |
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Well, I do ride. 2000 Valkyrie Interstate and I bought it with 25,450 miles on the clock. Currently it is over 176,000.
Thanks to all for responses.
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Bigwolf
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« Reply #11 on: August 24, 2016, 09:09:21 PM » |
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If the vest is cloth, I would put the old vest in the washing machine with some woolite (preferably) or some other mild detergent. Be sure the washing machine is set for cold water. Set the machine for presoak, and run it. Then let it set 15 to 20 minutes. Then set the machine to Delicate wash (cold water) and let it wash. Then hang it up to dry. Do not run it in the dryer. Then remove the patches and sew onto new vest. If you forget and use hot water for any of this, the colors will fade and blur.
If the vest is leather, I would remove the patches before washing. Buy one of those delicate laundry bags women use to wash their pantyhose in. Put the patches in that bag and then follow the instructions above.
Bigwolf & Crazy B
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specialdose
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« Reply #12 on: August 25, 2016, 10:12:14 AM » |
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OxiClean....
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