wrenches&watches 0 Posted August 19, 2016 Hey everybody, Just went to list one of my AP's when I noticed a few strange dark spots on/in the gold. I'm very careful when wearing them and dings rarely occur so I don't think that's the case. Any thoughts on what they are and if they can be polished out? How to? Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carter23 2 Posted August 19, 2016 I have these same spots on a Cartier bracelet... Have no idea where they came from and have yet to remove them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardMiami 4 Posted August 19, 2016 Looks like tarnish to me. Might be caused by the base metal under the gold wrap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SamsonAusKognito 31 Posted August 19, 2016 I'm also into golden AP's but have never seen this. :( I hope you find a good solution. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrenches&watches 0 Posted August 19, 2016 Looks like tarnish to me. Might be caused by the base metal under the gold wrap. So impossible to repair then Rich? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 997 Posted August 19, 2016 EEEW! Bad prep work done before plating would be my guess; if I'm correct no cure but a strip, polish and re-plate I'm afraid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,510 Posted August 19, 2016 I can't see the pics, anyway I had blue/violet spots one of my plated watches. Went to a shop that sells "everything" and they gave me clothes for cleaning gold objects. In less than 10s the spots went away. I read later that they can be caused by the copper present in the pink gold which gets oxidate by our sweat. From that moment I always clean with a wet cloth (and let them dry) my watches before putting them back in the box: Never had spots anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daywatch 4 Posted August 19, 2016 How long has it been stored away and are you in a tropical/humid climate? Some more details in general would be interesting for others to avoid it. Try Gentle´s tip, nothing to loose anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrenches&watches 0 Posted August 19, 2016 I can't see the pics, anyway I had blue/violet spots one of my plated watches. Went to a shop that sells "everything" and they gave me clothes for cleaning gold objects. In less than 10s the spots went away. I read later that then can be caused by the copper present in the pink gold which gets oxidate by our sweat. From that moment I always clean with a wet cloth (and let them dry) my watches before putting them back in the box: Never had spots anymore. Sounds like worth a shot... remember the name of the cloth? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrenches&watches 0 Posted August 19, 2016 How long has it been stored away and are you in a tropical/humid climate? Some more details in general would be interesting for others to avoid it. Try Gentle´s tip, nothing to loose anyway. I believe I am the second owner and she's been here in FL under A/C for a few months, sitting in an AP box and only worn 3-4 times out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SamsonAusKognito 31 Posted August 19, 2016 Sticking with Gentle would be the best so far. If it works I prepare my self the same way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevok2305 1 Posted August 19, 2016 Actually there's a technical term for that It's fucked!!! :giggle: :giggle: :giggle: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,510 Posted August 19, 2016 I can't see the pics, anyway I had blue/violet spots one of my plated watches. Went to a shop that sells "everything" and they gave me clothes for cleaning gold objects. In less than 10s the spots went away. I read later that then can be caused by the copper present in the pink gold which gets oxidate by our sweat. From that moment I always clean with a wet cloth (and let them dry) my watches before putting them back in the box: Never had spots anymore. Sounds like worth a shot... remember the name of the cloth? Ah, those were from an Italian local brand. Probably the same stuff like these: https://www.amazon.c...h/dp/B000RB5S72 Sticking with Gentle would be the best so far. If it works I prepare my self the same way. You're scaring me... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onzenuub 309 Posted August 19, 2016 I can't see the pics, anyway I had blue/violet spots one of my plated watches. Went to a shop that sells "everything" and they gave me clothes for cleaning gold objects. In less than 10s the spots went away. I read later that then can be caused by the copper present in the pink gold which gets oxidate by our sweat. From that moment I always clean with a wet cloth (and let them dry) my watches before putting them back in the box: Never had spots anymore. Sounds like worth a shot... remember the name of the cloth? Ah, that were from an italian local brand. Probably the same stuff like these: https://www.amazon.com/Connoisseurs-1012-Gold-Polishing-Cloth/dp/B000RB5S72 Sticking with Gentle would be the best so far. If it works I prepare my self the same way. You're scaring me... You're gonna invite him on your room? :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,510 Posted August 19, 2016 You're gonna invite him on your room? :P Only if she has nice female boobs (original ones, not reported)! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SamsonAusKognito 31 Posted August 19, 2016 I can't see the pics, anyway I had blue/violet spots one of my plated watches. Went to a shop that sells "everything" and they gave me clothes for cleaning gold objects. In less than 10s the spots went away. I read later that then can be caused by the copper present in the pink gold which gets oxidate by our sweat. From that moment I always clean with a wet cloth (and let them dry) my watches before putting them back in the box: Never had spots anymore. Sounds like worth a shot... remember the name of the cloth? Ah, that were from an italian local brand. Probably the same stuff like these: https://www.amazon.com/Connoisseurs-1012-Gold-Polishing-Cloth/dp/B000RB5S72 Sticking with Gentle would be the best so far. If it works I prepare my self the same way. You're scaring me... You're gonna invite him on your room? :P Well my english is not the best ... but I guess I said something pervert Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SamsonAusKognito 31 Posted August 19, 2016 Some weeks ago a girl told me in english that she likes to wear skirts (she is italian, I'm german) And I answered: ,,me too'' She was laughing her ass off I recognized my mistake 2 weeks later Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SamsonAusKognito 31 Posted August 19, 2016 At least she thought I'm pretty funny guy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,510 Posted August 19, 2016 My cousin chatting on the phone with a hot Czech girl he banged the night before, while I was making some mess just to distract him, "sorry, but I am disturbed" (meaning the line was not ok, noisy). I laughed to tears. Never heard her again :'-D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onzenuub 309 Posted August 19, 2016 Only at RWG, asking about goldplating and within a few answers about banging Czech girls and a German member likes wearing skirts and polishing Gentle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SamsonAusKognito 31 Posted August 19, 2016 My cousin chatting on the phone with a hot Czech girl he banged the night before, while I was making some mess just to distract him, "sorry, but I am disturbed" (meaning the line was not ok, noisy). I laughed to tears.Never heard her again :'-D Only at RWG, asking about goldplating and within a few answers about banging Czech girls and a German member likes wearing skirts and polishing Gentle. That's RWG xD xD Just awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SamsonAusKognito 31 Posted August 19, 2016 I'm laughing tears right now :*D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piloten 332 Posted August 19, 2016 Maybe these will be able to help, from a couple of non-watch related sources Gold Contacts Vintage Razor Restoration/Cleaning Hope it helps. Corrosion can only occur between dissimilar metals, so I hope the plating is not corroded to the point of peeling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onzenuub 309 Posted August 19, 2016 Maybe these will be able to help, from a couple of non-watch related sources Gold Contacts Vintage Razor Restoration/Cleaning Hope it helps. Corrosion can only occur between dissimilar metals, so I hope the plating is not corroded to the point of peeling Tsssssssk threadcrapper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piloten 332 Posted August 19, 2016 Tsssssssk threadcrapper. Sorry but I can only handle a certain amount of talk about hot Czech girls Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
