mattpne 55 Posted May 16, 2019 Evening all. Anyone got any tips on how to remove some remaining bits of plastic wrap that haven't fully come off my new Black Bay? There are some unsightly scraps left over on the clasp that are too small to grab hold of to remove (I've even tried using tweezers!) Please see pic for reference <IMG>https://picr.me/image/VGM6Zh<IMG> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikosaldente 630 Posted May 16, 2019 Acetone may damage the watch... The best is Pure Gasoline or Isopropyl Alcohol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattpne 55 Posted May 16, 2019 6 minutes ago, HorFan said: acetone Applied liberally? No risk of damaging the metal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,485 Posted May 16, 2019 Toothpick. It will not damage anything and it is ok to limit the plastic bits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadApple 13,079 Posted May 16, 2019 Alcohol rub or even aftershave . Also WD40 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FudgyDocker 3,425 Posted May 16, 2019 I saw a post on here recommending soaking a new SS strap in WD40 for a couple of hours anyway, to get rid of the factory crud. Two birds with one stone, and all that..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rx4Time 1,472 Posted May 16, 2019 Just don't soak the watch head in baby oil or WD 40. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattpne 55 Posted May 16, 2019 Thanks for all the inputs. I’ll remove the bracelet and give it a soak in WD40 and see if that works. The bracelet is is a bit of a hair puller anyway so may change it to a leather strap anyway. Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jibuti 958 Posted May 16, 2019 56 minutes ago, HorFan said: acetone meh....nuclear bomb...still depending on which continent you live... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 21,686 Posted May 16, 2019 37 minutes ago, Rx4Time said: Just don't soak the watch head in baby oil or WD 40. +1000 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattpne 55 Posted May 16, 2019 Thanks for all the inputs. I’ll remove the bracelet and give it a soak in WD40 and see if that works. The bracelet is is a bit of a hair puller anyway so may change it to a leather strap anyway. Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites