KeNnY 29 Posted March 6, 2011 STEP 2: Removing scratches from polished and brushed sides, sealing HE escape valve After disassembling the watch, we can easily remove small minor scratches from polished sides and also clean the bracelet. We will also seal the HE escape valve, because on the REP it doesn’t work how it should be, and it is only potential water leakage risk. And now I will write all necessary tools for the STEP 2: - Few finger condoms - Good lighting conditions - Wooden toothpick - Cotton cloths - Cape Cod Cloth - Branch of nail fillers from your Girlfriend/Sister/Mom/Shop - Dust blower / Aired Can - Marine Epoxy - two component adhesive glue - Piece of paper This mod is rather easy, and needs time ! So it is great to do it before bed time, and leave it for the night and day alone. So first we will remove the nasty scratches from the polished sides of the DSSD with Cape Cod cloth. You will rub the polished side with the cape cod for around 30-45 minutes. Just sit behind TV and rub it. More you rub it, more scratches will disappear ! As you can see, I have also managed to almost remove the big scratch. I am very happy with the results. DO this also with bracelet. After that we can continue to brushed sides with fillets. Always go from the big grainy to small grainy fillet, and always brush it to one side ! Now lets get that “hole†glued. Prepare your stuff. Firstly, blow out all dust are residue we don’t want to glue (like hair etc.). Then apply small drops of both components of Marine Epoxy on the paper (scale 1:1), and mix them with toothpick into gray formula. After that apply the gray mixture into the HE escape valve of DSSD with an toothpick. Don’t worry, it will set up after 50 minutes, and it will need at least 24 hours to dry out. Now leave it for a day, to dry out, and take a beer for good work done after 1-2 hours of playing with the scratches and sealing the HE valve of your DSSD Next step will be putting back the crystal and reluming the dial with hands. LINK: STEP 3: Putting back and sealing the crystal into case, Reluming Dial + Hands Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ska 11 Posted March 6, 2011 Kenny You're fast becoming my new hero!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeMcNair 0 Posted March 6, 2011 well done, looking to the 3rd link in the series!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted March 6, 2011 Kenny You're fast becoming my new hero!!! Thanks Ska those are kind words ! well done, looking to the 3rd link in the series!!! Yes this one will take a bit longer but working on it. There will be also small update for 3rd step. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ska 11 Posted March 6, 2011 Yeah me too. I'm looking forward to the relume section. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 994 Posted March 6, 2011 Amazing Kenny! That is one hell of a job for a first attempt. Impressed I am. Col. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted March 6, 2011 Amazing Kenny! That is one hell of a job for a first attempt. Impressed I am. Col. Thanks Col I was looking for that job for a 2 months now ! Thanks to your tools, this was possible ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nunu78 1,741 Posted March 6, 2011 He is already Super Watch Hero,keep rocking mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,459 Posted March 6, 2011 Excellent Kenny, you are an inspiration! Well done mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted March 6, 2011 Thank you Nunu and Del Yes deal, it is not that hard, really ! If you have correct tools UPDATE: STEP 3 ready and posted Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted March 7, 2011 Great post Kenny! Thank you digger ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tissotman 0 Posted March 9, 2011 amazing work i would not even attempt that , even though ive changed many movements hands etc etc i would not attempt doing the dial etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
