Can I dry-clean my RMC N1 deck jacket?

[npthaiduong]

Hello gentlemen,

I tried but couldn’t find any details on how to properly clean the RMC N1 deck jacket. Since the outer shell is made of cloth, I’m thinking it might be safe to dry-clean without damaging the jacket. However, I’d appreciate hearing your thoughts and suggestions on the best way to clean it.

Thank you!

 

[Canuck Panda]

I always vacuum the pockets first. And then a simple brush should be good unless there is stains or odor then it needs a deeper clean like cold water wash with some hydrogen peroxide.
I will cold wash my Toys Mccoy deck jacket once I can lift the USN stencil out in the front. Just cold water wash with detergent, I will post some before and after pics.

 

[attack_decay]

I always vacuum the pockets first. And then a simple brush should be good unless there is stains or odor then it needs a deeper clean like cold water wash with some hydrogen peroxide.
I will cold wash my Toys Mccoy deck jacket once I can lift the USN stencil out in the front. Just cold water wash with detergent, I will post some before and after pics.

I'd be interested to see how you remove the USN stencil.

 

[Peacoat]

Hello gentlemen,

I tried but couldn’t find any details on how to properly clean the RMC N1 deck jacket. Since the outer shell is made of cloth, I’m thinking it might be safe to dry-clean without damaging the jacket. However, I’d appreciate hearing your thoughts and suggestions on the best way to clean it.

Thank you!

Are you sure there are no cleaning instructions hidden away in a pocket or other out of the way location? If so, follow those instructions.

I'd be interested to see how you remove the USN stencil.

So would I.

 

[Canuck Panda]

I'd be interested to see how you remove the USN stencil.

I’m trying it with acetone but letting it soak for longer, hope this works, fingers crossed.

 

[npthaiduong]

Are you sure there are no cleaning instructions hidden away in a pocket or other out of the way location? If so, follow those instructions.

So would I.

I bought them used, so it didn't come with the normal booklet or tag

 

[WolfofStateSt]

I'd be interested to see how you remove the USN stencil.

I always vacuum the pockets first. And then a simple brush should be good unless there is stains or odor then it needs a deeper clean like cold water wash with some hydrogen peroxide.
I will cold wash my Toys Mccoy deck jacket once I can lift the USN stencil out in the front. Just cold water wash with detergent, I will post some before and after pics.

Not a fan of the stencil?

 

[Canuck Panda]

Not a fan of the stencil?

I would prefer it plain. But most deck jackets come with the stencil.

Since I last posted on this thread, I have tried the following methods to remove the stencil,
Acetone/Nail polish remover - Failed result
Rubbing Alcohol - Failed result
Hydrogen Peroxide - took about 20% out so still failed result.

I got some Amodex Products 104 Ink and Stain remover, and will try this method next.

I have also washed cold water with Oxi Clean detergent, and hang dry without any shrinking or damage to the jacket. Vacuum the pockets first, there is always some crumbs in there for some reason.

Fingers crossed Amodex will work. Otherwise I will have to go get some pro help from the dry cleaning lady.

 

[Aloysius]

Not a fan of the stencil?

I think the stencils are kind of cool but being in the US, I think they would give the false impression that I'm a veteran so I don't wear them. This is probably why HPA requests special stencil-free versions of many jackets from the Japanese.

 

[WolfofStateSt]

I think the stencils are kind of cool but being in the US, I think they would give the false impression that I'm a veteran so I don't wear them. This is probably why HPA requests special stencil-free versions of many jackets from the Japanese.

I have a 50’s Navy G-1, but the stencil is on the back of the collar so no one can see it unless I pop the collar, which I never do—I have no problem with the jacket.

I also have a Coast Guard Auxiliary life jacket coming from eBay that has writing plastered all over it. It was the cheapest life jacket I could find and I think no one is going to notice when I’m out in the middle of the lake.

In general I avoid writing or patches on my clothes, for the same reason I avoid tattoos.

 

[4444Design]

The problem with working on your jacket using such chemicals will not only have an impact on the stencil but on the color of the fabirc as well (as can be seen on the last photo).

Point is what do you prefer: USN stencilled on your jacket or a faded spot on your left chest ...

 

[4444Design]

In general I avoid writing or patches on my clothes, for the same reason I avoid tattoos.

It's like putting bumper-stickers on a FERRARI (couldn't stand to quote a joke made by the standup com. Sebastian Maniscalco)

 

[WolfofStateSt]

There have been a few jackets that I wanted patches on, the Real McCoys Deck jacket has a PT boat patch and it looks so cool, but I hesitated because I worry that’s a bridge too far (and I already have an Iron Heart Deck Jacket and I don’t feel like selling that one, etc). I know that to be a member of PT boat crew you would have to be well into your 100s by this point, but not everyone would see it that way. I view it as being a fan of history kind of like how some people like to wear shirts with a Batman or Superman logo on them when they kids.

I think where it definitely crosses a line is when you dress up like modern military personnel. Even worse if you are one of the few people who have fake medals and lie to people. Still, I doubt any of modern military clothing will ever make into the fashion world, given how bland it has become since WWII. Only good that is left is the Marine Dress Uniform and that is only for Marines.

At the end of the day I’m just a big fan of history and if I see cool patch or emblem on a jacket that’s from a unit that disbanded over 80 years ago, I might just buy it, and if anyone asks I’ll just say what I always say. I’m wearing it cause it looked cool, and nothing else.

After all, if you saw someone walking down the street in Union Civil War jacket you wouldn’t call it stolen valor. You call it crazy maybe, but that’s all. It’s about context.

 

[4444Design]

There have been a few jackets that I wanted patches on, the Real McCoys Deck jacket has a PT boat patch and it looks so cool, but I hesitated because I worry that’s a bridge too far (and I already have an Iron Heart Deck Jacket and I don’t feel like selling that one, etc). I know that to be a member of PT boat crew you would have to be well into your 100s by this point, but not everyone would see it that way. I view it as being a fan of history kind of like how some people like to wear shirts with a Batman or Superman logo on them when they kids.

I think where it definitely crosses a line is when you dress up like modern military personnel. Even worse if you are one of the few people who have fake medals and lie to people. Still, I doubt any of modern military clothing will ever make into the fashion world, given how bland it has become since WWII. Only good that is left is the Marine Dress Uniform and that is only for Marines.

At the end of the day I’m just a big fan of history and if I see cool patch or emblem on a jacket that’s from a unit that disbanded over 80 years ago, I might just buy it, and if anyone asks I’ll just say what I always say. I’m wearing it cause it looked cool, and nothing else.

After all, if you saw someone walking down the street in Union Civil War jacket you wouldn’t call it stolen valor. You call it crazy maybe, but that’s all. It’s about context.

I'm a fan of "personalised" gear - especially if it is genuine - coz i see it as a sotosay heritage of an individual rather than of a military branch.

Wearing patched jackets ain't a big deal over here in Germany. The grade of respect and appreciation for the military is pretty low in Germany compared to the US (which is a pitty) - so noone really cares ...

 

[Peacoat]

It's like putting bumper-stickers on a FERRARI (couldn't stand to quote a joke made by the standup com. Sebastian Maniscalco)

Excellent analogy, but I prefer, " It's like putting bumper stickers on a Porsche. "

 

[WolfofStateSt]

I'm a fan of "personalised" gear - especially if it is genuine - coz i see it as a sotosay heritage of an individual rather than of a military branch.

Wearing patched jackets ain't a big deal over here in Germany. The grade of respect and appreciation for the military is pretty low in Germany compared to the US (which is a pitty) - so noone really cares ...

I suppose the other thing is that Real McCoys or Buzz Ricksons aren’t even genuine military jackets. They are civilian fashion brands at the end of the day, if you want to split straws.

More inspired by than impersonating.

 

[Aloysius]

I have a 50’s Navy G-1, but the stencil is on the back of the collar so no one can see it unless I pop the collar, which I never do—I have no problem with the jacket.

I also have a Coast Guard Auxiliary life jacket coming from eBay that has writing plastered all over it. It was the cheapest life jacket I could find and I think no one is going to notice when I’m out in the middle of the lake.

In general I avoid writing or patches on my clothes, for the same reason I avoid tattoos.

Yeah I have the USN inside the collar of my two issued WWII USN jackets. I don't mind that, even when it's popped up. Likewise something super period looking like a WWII style cartoon patch I would be fine with wearing, because there's no way someone is confusing me for a WWII vet.

It's more when it's something that I could be confused with, like a Buzz Rickson's sweatshirt mentioning one of the academies or something.

 

[WolfofStateSt]

Yeah I have the USN inside the collar of my two issued WWII USN jackets. I don't mind that, even when it's popped up. Likewise something super period looking like a WWII style cartoon patch I would be fine with wearing, because there's no way someone is confusing me for a WWII vet.

It's more when it's something that I could be confused with, like a Buzz Rickson's sweatshirt mentioning one of the academies or something.

Oh yeah, I hate those sweatshirts that say USMC and ARMY. I like the plain loopwheel Real McCoys Sweatshirts though, especially the Steve McQueen colored one from the Great Escape. I swear, I have never felt a softer heavyweight sweatshirt.

But the sweatshirts with Branch names on them, absolutely no. Those are for servicemen and women, or maybe their moms. I know I had like a 70 old science teacher in high school and her son was serving in Iraq or something, she would wear an Army sweatshirt every once and a while but no one cared because we knew it was something she got to support her son.

 

[WolfofStateSt]

This is the deck jacket I was talking about. What do you guys think, ok for a regular civilian or no?

 

[Aloysius]

This is the deck jacket I was talking about. What do you guys think, ok for a regular civilian or no?

History Preservation ordered a special run of these from BR without stencils. I think it would be a much better buy and it's a nicer jacket to my eye.