Shiney Gold Buttons

[ArmyJrotc Raider]

This last Thursday we wore our uniforms and I just noticed that everyone elses gold buttons on their Class A jackets are alot shinier than mines, how do I get them this way? Thanks in advance.

[fjer]

Most likely Brasso.

[Sarah81]

If I were you, I would take one of my buddies aside and inquire about his or her route to success re: shiny goodness.

Barring that, I would search the Internet.

[armysc_25b]

This last Thursday we wore our uniforms and I just noticed that everyone elses gold buttons on their Class A jackets are alot shinier than mines, how do I get them this way? Thanks in advance.
It's a different type of button. If you have the funds, and desire, you can pick up a set from clothing sales for I think $16, and replace the ones on your jacket currently.

And in responce to Drill's (deleted) comment about it being a new Class A, it's the same jacket Cadet, just with a different type of button. And FYI, it's also the same type of button found on the Dress Blue's.

[ArmyJrotc Raider]

If I were you, I would take one of my buddies aside and inquire about his or her route to success re: shiny goodness.

Barring that, I would search the Internet.

Well I have asked some fellow Cadets but their response isn't helpful, "I don't know, SGM lent me the Jacket looking like this." and for the internet I've tried quickly last night and will try again just after this, but most internet tactics don't work out well for me :D. But I'm going to try brasso on one of the removable pocket buttons (the one my medal covers, just in case ;))

[C/Major]

Some of the buttons are made that way.

[Javelin66]

They are probably 'Sta-Brite' buttons: http://www.iragreen.com/view/17/

However, you can Brasso the standard buttons. The problem is that the Brasso gets in all the little lines and it is tough to get them cleaned up. Also, once you Brasso something you have to do it routinely or they turn green, especially if you don't get all the brasso out of the little cracks and crannies.

An Old Guard officer taught me this trick for buttons: Attach your button to a drill, and spin the button into a brasso soaked cloth. You get an incredible shine very quickly.

The Old Guard guys actually do this to the point that the buttons get worn way down and the detail gets blurred. They get sort of an antique look to them. They do the same thing with their medals.

[Armed Drill Addict]

It is just a special type of button.Ask your SASI or your ASI they might have some in supply. I know that's what it was like in my unit. You will have to sew them on yourself though. If you aren't very good at it you may want to ask for help or you will have to re-sew them.

[Drill for life]

Armed Drill Addict I talked to my SAI and AI today about these buttons and they said that we don't have them only the newer units are getting them.

[armysc_25b]

Armed Drill Addict I talked to my SAI and AI today about these buttons and they said that we don't have them only the newer units are getting them.
::Slaps forehead::

It's not a unit to unit basis on who gets the uniforms. I'm pretty sure if your instructors ordered uniforms through the supply channels you would probably get uniforms with the Sta-Brite buttons on them. Or like I said earlier, be one of those hooah's who goes out and buys the better looking items then looks different from the rest.

[Drill for life]

Well we could but we don't that much Fiscal money, and I would but my BNCO would be real mad that my jacket had shinier buttons than hers.

[SlightlyCatholic]

my BNCO would be real mad that my jacket had shinier buttons than hers.

This can only make you look better. Also, if your uniform looks better than that of your superior's, it makes your superior more motivated to improve his or her dress and appearance.

[Drill for life]

not my BNCO she only cares about herself. I really don't want to dog her on a public webpage because i respect and honor her so if you want to know what she did PM me.

[Javelin66]

Shiny buttons do not a squared away trooper make.

Generally speaking, if you can pay for it, it does not mean you are more squared away, it just means you have available funds.

Concentrate on those things that show that you take pride in your uniform: keep it clean, pressed, with all of your insignia properly placed.

More importantly, work on your military bearing: get/stay in shape, conduct yourself appropriately, live the Army Values, and basically 'Be, Know, Do'.

This will say more about you than any uniform item.