Home spun moth hole repair

[Fredthecat]

How can you repair 6-7 moth hole tunnels in light grey XXX Open Road brim?

Can you shave inconspicuous inside spot for hairs and mix up super plugs using hot glue, insert plug and sand when dry?

I picked up a $20 Open Road with moth damage...doesn't seem like I can ruin it much by trying to learn...might make a solid work hard out of it..or a true beater.

Thanks, Fred

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

You're on to something there, Fred.

I'd stay away from "hot glue", however. Too hard to control and too rigid when cool/dry.

I have used Super77 spray adhesive by 3M, available at office supply or hardware stores. DON'T SPRAY IT ON THE HAT, though. Just spray a little glob onto a piece of paper and use a toothpick to then dot a tiny amount of it into the felt where repair is needed.

Scuffing up some felt from under the brim is the right idea.

Once the 'grafts' are glued in, I only push them down with my fingers. Sanding the hat after might disturb the repaired areas more than blend them in.

G'luck!...

 

[bolthead]

Gene.....

You're on to something there, Fred.

I'd stay away from "hot glue", however. Too hard to control and too rigid when cool/dry.

I have used Super77 spray adhesive by 3M, available at office supply or hardware stores. DON'T SPRAY IT ON THE HAT, though. Just spray a little glob onto a piece of paper and use a toothpick to then dot a tiny amount of it into the felt where repair is needed.

Scuffing up some felt from under the brim is the right idea.

Once the 'grafts' are glued in, I only push them down with my fingers. Sanding the hat after might disturb the repaired areas more than blend them in.

G'luck!...

What did you scrape it with a razor blade? [huh]