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Old 04-16-2009, 11:54 AM   #1
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Default Hip flask protection?

This seemed to be the appropriate area, feel free to correct me if I'm mistaken.

Anyway, I've got a $10 stainless steel flask I got off eBay, and it's got either a fake leather, or a cheap leather wrap around it; I liked it because it means less uncovered steel to pick up fingerprints.

However, it's a cheap, glued-on covering that I could peel off if I so wished, and I'm worried that, cheap price or not, it might happen on it's own. I still want to preserve it; eight ounces is eight ounces lol.

Is there any place out there that provides professional leather covering for these sort of things, like a company or a service?

Also, does any sort of product exist that permanently eliminates fingerprints on stainless steel?

Thanks for any help - Kegan
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Old 04-16-2009, 11:55 AM   #2
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Maybe Jeff (stitch) could do it?
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Old 04-16-2009, 11:58 AM   #3
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I'll keep him in mind, thanks Al

On another possible route, has anyone had good experiences with the slip-on flask covers?

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Old 04-16-2009, 12:54 PM   #4
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Why are you worried about fingerprints?
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Old 04-16-2009, 01:09 PM   #5
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They just annoy me I guess.

I mean, it's all nice and shiny, looks good, and then you see a smudge on it. It's not life or death of course, but I try to keep things neat and clean. Try being the keyword
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They just annoy me I guess.

I mean, it's all nice and shiny, looks good, and then you see a smudge on it. It's not life or death of course, but I try to keep things neat and clean. Try being the keyword
I know...I hate fingerprints on my handguns, for a different reason of course
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Old 04-16-2009, 01:17 PM   #7
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They just annoy me I guess.

I mean, it's all nice and shiny, looks good, and then you see a smudge on it. It's not life or death of course, but I try to keep things neat and clean. Try being the keyword
Oh....I thought you were worried about leaving it at a crime scene or something You could just wear fancy white gloves all the time
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Old 04-16-2009, 01:23 PM   #8
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Or just drink really fast and then you won't really care.
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Old 04-16-2009, 01:24 PM   #9
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Lol I hear ya, James

As for Kevin, white gloves just seem so...Michael Jackon-y

Maybe you can tell me why my current gloves aren't working out?

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Robert's idea might work...a lady online selling flasks with a manufacturer's warranty against spills (not my eBay flask of course how different can these things be?) suggested drinking a leaky flask quickly, and then sending it back for a replacement.

For ten bucks, I can afford a leak if it arises, and I've learned from any future mistakes
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Default Re: Hip flask protection?

Buffing wheel with rouge will for sure take off the prints, but if the surfaced is brushed, it may wear the brushing down a little. Brushing is done with a special tool.

Leather work is not going to be cheap.
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Old 04-16-2009, 07:43 PM   #11
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Default Re: Hip flask protection?

I'm not that worried about them lol that stuff's pricey I know.

As for the leatherwork, a slip on cover, which would work for me, is $30 online at etsy.com ...flask included, but it's tanned buffalo hide.

So I emailed the seller to see if I could go without it. Like I said, it's a ten dollar container, it's not imperative that it's flawless, but I do want to keep it looking nice.

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