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Buzz Rickson N-1 Seawater Wash

Brent

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Alan asked,
Does anyone know how the Seawater wash is achieved by the manufacturer ?
Has anyone done their own version of this treatment to their N-1 and was it successful ?

I just sold a new BR N-1 Seawater wash that was too big for me and replacing it with the correct size is looking slim to none. I would order just the plain BR N-1 if I could accelerate the break in a little. I still try to wear a issued N-1 that is too small for me because it looks and feels great. Yeah, I resemble a sausage wearing it. Even the brand new Seawater wash was a bit stiff, though livable.

Regards,
Brent
 

Brent

Well-Known Member
Size? I would say 42, but looking at the different numbers from BR11549 (Seawater wash), BR1232 and BR1231 there is some differences.

On a side note here, I did read somewhere that sandblasting was the way of giving the N-1 the Seawater wash look. Please keep in mind though, that something could have been lost in the translation.
 

Brent

Well-Known Member
Yep, I got in touch with him, $520.00 shipped. Not bad but too much for me. Thanks for the heads up though.
 

Brent

Well-Known Member
John,
You are more than welcome. I sit hear waiting on the mail for my size 42, so this all has worked out well.
 

Garylafortuna

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Media blasting may be a viable alternative to achieve the 'Seawater Wash' look, but sand blasting would probably destroy the garment, or at the very least render it extremely fragile. Check out dry ice blasting; much less invasive, and leaves no residue. Plenty of information available on YouTube.
 
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