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Original B-15D purchase (modified?)
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Dany McDonald
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My experience tells me that It is actually better to clean stains after a first, let say, ''bath'' or wash.
I've had success with a generous glycerin soap scrub (let the nylon soak for best results) to break the oily structure of the stain and use hot water to foam. Bicarbonate powder is also very good on stains too. Since nylon dries very fast you can have a go with both product the same after-noon. Glycerin and Bicarb are mild so they will not harm the nylon or fabric. Be sure to rinse with cold after. I am sure you will get good results! Restoring is a fun but slow process.
Please share images before & after if you can.
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I've had success with a generous glycerin soap scrub (let the nylon soak for best results) to break the oily structure of the stain and use hot water to foam. Bicarbonate powder is also very good on stains too. Since nylon dries very fast you can have a go with both product the same after-noon. Glycerin and Bicarb are mild so they will not harm the nylon or fabric. Be sure to rinse with cold after. I am sure you will get good results! Restoring is a fun but slow process.
Please share images before & after if you can.
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Dany McDonald
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Are you serious, man it looks like a different jacket! Superb job.
Did you scrub of just plain washer?
Dany
Did you scrub of just plain washer?
Dany
bazelot
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I scrubbed with a toothbrush before the first wash and after the first wash I scrubbed more energetically. I actually scrubbed the shit out of it, literally
. I was afraid to discolor the nylon but there is nodiscoloration at all. I was really happy with the result. I thought putting it in the washing machine would completely destroy the knit collar but it made it look a lot better as it was yellow with dirt before. It only has a couple of nips inside the knit collar and i darned them
Flightengineer
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Good job!
Yesterday I washed my old N3B which I decided to return to business. Also soaked and then washed it in the maschine. All OK.
Yesterday I washed my old N3B which I decided to return to business. Also soaked and then washed it in the maschine. All OK.
London Cabbie
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The job you did on this has made me think about buying a vintage...superb.
bazelot
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Thanks, i have had bad experience washing nylon by hand. Usually it damages the knits a lot. Putting it in the washing machine was way way better and you don't need to use distilled water as it drains all the water from it so you don't get ring marks on the nylon
London Cabbie
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I have the @Bronson version which is only 40% wool lining. Shall try the washing machine after your success. Would love some more close up detail photos. Also can anyone point me in the right direction for chart/ dates of all the Nylon contracts..? Or any good reference books/ magazines.
917_k
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These are a good start if you just want some solid photo reference of the different types and contract variations. Suit Up! is a little harder to find, but copies turn up on eBay (I’ve got a copy, so happy to send you photos of all the relevant pages of B-15 jackets).
I guess the holy grail is ‘Full Gear‘ which is supposed to be the bible of US flight gear reference, but is impossible to find.
This forum has actually been a massive help for me in finding out contract dates and details about these early nylon flight jackets.
Bombing IP
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I got to say that jacket cleaned up nice ,a big difference .Good to know should one come my way dirty that I know I can save it and wear it clean .Enjoy the jacket bazelot .
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London Cabbie
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Have the lightning copy. There was a fella here who compiled a full chart of Nylon contracts however it has disappeared now. @oose
bazzer
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Has most of them or
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Baz
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London Cabbie
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@bazzer thankyou for that.Has most of them or
Need Google translate for that oneMA-1 MENU
www.cc9.ne.jp
If your looking for a vintage ma-1 or l-2b you should check out
ButterworthsVintage - Etsy UK
Shop Vintage & antique workwear for everyone by ButterworthsVintage located in Totnes, England. Smooth dispatch! Has a history of dispatching on time with tracking. Speedy replies! Has a history of replying to messages quickly. Rave reviews! Average review rating is 4.8 or higherwww.etsy.com
They don't charge the earth like eBay most just need new Knitts and they are very honest
just put usaf in search there is a 10% off code at the introduction at the top of page
Baz
