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As usual, the facts have become muddled.
The first cap posted in this thread does not require any restoration IMO. The vulcanfibre visor could be returned to it's original shape using some heat but I don't classify that as restoration or repair. That is merely reversing the effects of poor storage.
The second cap posted was bought by myself from Charlie Snyder of all people! and the sweatband and visor had been glued on by some idiot in the past in an attempt to hold it all together. I tried to salvage the sweatband but it just disintegrated. So an original sweatband was sourced and sewn on together with the visor.
Here's some of the glue that came off that cap. It was plastered in the stuff and was extremely difficult and time consuming to remove.
Whilst I appreciate that my work is appreciated and recommended, it has also become an albatross around my neck because once again, there's been a misunderstanding that have to clear up.
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Thanks mate!
Another point I'd like to make is this.
Sometimes the true condition of a visor cap is not obvious from photos. The cap above was a prime example of this. It wasn't until I had it in my hands that I discovered all the glue. Likewise, it's sometimes difficult to recognise period repairs from post war repairs so you have to develop an eye for what you're looking at. Period repairs should be left alone whilst poorly executed repairs done afterwards can be undone and then redone properly.
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