MetalMickey 179 Posted October 21, 2015 My missus thought she was in for a treat when I turned up with a bag of brillo pads... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunbites 0 Posted October 21, 2015 Dremel does a brilliant job too. But can go horribly wrong if you don't know what you're doing. Like me, the first time . . . Hmmm, really? What did you do? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazzla 23 Posted October 21, 2015 Dremel does a brilliant job too. But can go horribly wrong if you don't know what you're doing. Like me, the first time . . . Hmmm, really? What did you do? Tried to refurb a brushed SS case and fucked the bezel . . . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunbites 0 Posted October 22, 2015 Dremel does a brilliant job too. But can go horribly wrong if you don't know what you're doing. Like me, the first time . . . Hmmm, really? What did you do? Tried to refurb a brushed SS case and fucked the bezel . . . I've fucked up a gen rolex bracelet like that. Tho I went the Apple route and made it into a 'feature' lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluenose 6 Posted November 12, 2015 Would you think this would work the same for a titanium case? I've a PAM 177 homage, as a daily beater. It has a quite a few light marks on the case sides. Yep, but titanium is slightly softer so act accordingly. Following this I worked on 177 titanium homage, and the difference is great BEFORE AFTER the difference is even better in the flesh. thanks Gaz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazzla 23 Posted November 19, 2015 Would you think this would work the same for a titanium case? I've a PAM 177 homage, as a daily beater. It has a quite a few light marks on the case sides. Yep, but titanium is slightly softer so act accordingly. Following this I worked on 177 titanium homage, and the difference is great the difference is even better in the flesh. thanks Gaz Good work sir! Looks fab. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moondustesp 136 Posted November 19, 2015 Gave this a go aswell works a treat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikosaldente 630 Posted November 19, 2015 Great tutorial! I'll try it with my PO and post photos before and after, probably this weekend! Thanks Gaz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikosaldente 630 Posted December 2, 2015 With a lot of patience and little elbow grease, I made it! No macro lense for this one Gaz, but you get the picture! Many thanks for sharing your insight! Photos now: Before: After: Cheers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazzla 23 Posted December 2, 2015 With a lot of patience and little elbow grease, I made it! No macro lense for this one Gaz, but you get the picture! Many thanks for sharing your insight! Cheers! Looks great! Well done sir! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikosaldente 630 Posted December 2, 2015 With a lot of patience and little elbow grease, I made it! No macro lense for this one Gaz, but you get the picture! Many thanks for sharing your insight! Cheers! Looks great! Well done sir! Thank YOU Sir! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iamthetrent 0 Posted December 7, 2015 It's amazing how clean it looks, the difference between before and after is crazy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JSJ 0 Posted December 7, 2015 It's amazing how clean it looks, the difference between before and after is crazy Congratulations, this has been some serious postwhoring. GLWS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DKaiser Söze 0 Posted July 20, 2016 Nice one. A couple of gentle passes with some cape code afterwards gives a nice final finish. Yes, I did, but the noobs reading this will fuck it up with Cape Cod . . . Yup, glad that is one mistake I missed. Nice tutorial. Got all the gear ready go on my SS straps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splke 4,395 Posted July 22, 2016 Nice fuck me another clown Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
epalanb 1 Posted November 21, 2016 Well done. Looks beautiful! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RX951 18 Posted October 28, 2017 Great Tip! Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mbnafees 0 Posted November 5, 2017 Wow. This is awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nuk 4 Posted January 17, 2018 (edited) Thank you very much for this valuable piece of info, Gazz! I've been foolish enough to wear hard bracelets with some of my 1st reps, so I've got some work to do. Someone mentioned the dremel, does someone has any useful tip to eliminate the scratches made in the housings using a dremel? Any advice on to which accessory is best to use? I'll love to give it a try, just to prove myself. I know, it can be dangerous (or worst), but i'm willing to take the risk if i learn something along the way. Edited January 17, 2018 by nuk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JDM180 7 Posted January 17, 2018 Try to use something with a straight edge to run beside as you do it, too many times I see this having been done and the "brushed" lines are like a map of the underground all over the place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nuk 4 Posted January 17, 2018 2 hours ago, JDM180 said: Intenta usar algo con una regla para correr al lado mientras lo haces, muchas veces veo que se ha hecho y las líneas "cepilladas" son como un mapa del metro por todas partes. Ok. I was thinking of course in fixing the watch (or the dremel) to the table first, to try to guarantee uniform draws. My biggest concern would be how would I know in advance the finish I'm going to get. For example, would you attack this brushed case with a dremel? Would I be in the risk of getting a polished finish, or would that depend in the accessory I use to do it? Although this pic has been made with macro, and you can hardly see this unless you're closely examining the watch, I know i f*cked it up, yesss! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JDM180 7 Posted January 17, 2018 24 minutes ago, nuk said: Ok. I was thinking of course in fixing the watch (or the dremel) to the table first, to try to guarantee uniform draws. My biggest concern would be how would I know in advance the finish I'm going to get. For example, would you attack this brushed case with a dremel? Would I be in the risk of getting a polished finish, or would that depend in the accessory I use to do it? Although this pic has been made with macro, and you can hardly see this unless you're closely examining the watch, I know i f*cked it up, yesss! Don't go near it with a Dremel , use sand paper to get those scratches out until you can use scotch pad to brush , then a very light polish to take the roughness off the top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nuk 4 Posted January 17, 2018 Appreciated the tip, thank you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites