Digital Friend's video: How-To Waterproof A Leather Hat With Petroleum Jelly Tutorial

Watch me waterproof a leather hat with petroleum jelly. I use a hairdryer and some white petroleum jelly to waterproof a hat. Vaseline is a very well-known brand of petroleum jelly. I apply lots of petroleum jelly to the leather and then use a hairdryer to melt the jelly until the jelly is liquid. Once the petroleum jelly is in liquid form, it is rubbed into the leather and the leather is bent back and forth. The leather quickly absorbs the melted petroleum jelly. Once the leather has been saturated with petroleum jelly, I wipe off the excess petroleum jelly using a rag. An alcohol based wipe can also be used to wipe off the excess petroleum jelly from the leather. Another way to clean the hat when it is dusty is to wipe the leather with a damp, water-soaked rag. I do this process outside and I always have a fire extinguisher readily available. The reason is that petroleum jelly is potentially flammable. I have never had a problem using a hairdryer, but I prefer to be careful and take adequate safety precautions. The process will make the leather more waterproof and flexible. The leather will also become darker and will lose some breathability. Treated leather also has a tendency to attract dust. I would suggest trying this process on a little piece of leather before trying it on an expensive hat, just to see if you like the result. I have used this process on numerous leather items, with good results. However, it’s a good idea to try out the process first before using it on an expensive leather item, in order to see if you find the result satisfactory. I do not think that this process is reversible. Once the leather is saturated with petroleum jelly, it’s very difficult to get the jelly out of the leather again. I would also avoid using petroleum jelly treated leather around fire or open flame. The reason for this is that I also use petroleum jelly coated cotton balls to start campfires. Petroleum jelly is flammable. For example, if you are welding, it is probably not advisable to treat your leather welding gloves with petroleum jelly, because you’re working with fire. If you’re making a bonfire, it might be advisable to leave the hat in the truck while you’re working on the fire. Just use common sense and think ahead. All the best! Have a Great Day and enjoy your hats!