BADBILLY 115 Posted June 8, 2019 I have decided to post a thread using my DIY Electroplating machine for my very first mod. The subject will be my beloved "DeepSea" Sea-Dweller aka "D"-Blue !! I will post pictures and give a detailed description of my work( the process), for anyone to see how this project goes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BADBILLY 115 Posted June 8, 2019 The dismantle process has begun already. Case back is removed and the Crown. Movement is about to be removed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BADBILLY 115 Posted June 8, 2019 I used Mothers Mag and Aluminum polish to give the watch band a bright shine before the plating. Going to use 18k Gold. I actually really like it now too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genius 281 Posted June 8, 2019 What metal/colour are you plating it? 2 minutes ago, BADBILLY said: Going to use 18k Gold. Haha posted just as I was typing Sure it will look pretty good if you get the plating process right, someone here had a homage in bronze and think the company also did a gold DSSDalike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mkiv 2 Posted June 8, 2019 Very cool, will be interesting to see the finished product. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BADBILLY 115 Posted June 8, 2019 So the watch is almost dismantled here, going out to the garage to rustle up an old hockey puck (bezel removal tool). Hey folks this is the Deep South, we tend to make our tools as we need em. Don't want to scratch the case when removing the bezel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BADBILLY 115 Posted June 8, 2019 Yes, I have the plating process down pretty good now. My hemostats are in 24k Gold now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FoxWilde 155 Posted June 9, 2019 BADBILLY could be the new GOLDFINGER!!! But he’ll always be: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BADBILLY 115 Posted June 9, 2019 2 hours ago, FoxWilde said: BADBILLY could be the new GOLDFINGER!!! But he’ll always be: ok , I give up who might that be? haven't seen that one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mkiv 2 Posted June 9, 2019 24 minutes ago, BADBILLY said: ok , I give up who might that be? haven't seen that one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BADBILLY 115 Posted June 9, 2019 8 minutes ago, Mkiv said: Mr Joybringer? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mkiv 2 Posted June 9, 2019 7 minutes ago, BADBILLY said: Mr Joybringer? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GulfGT40 3,162 Posted June 9, 2019 I'm subscribed... Interested to see how it turns out, I've got a plating station in the garage but I only do zinc on car parts. I'm assuming the process is similar, could open up a whole new world of car bling to me, haha. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikosaldente 630 Posted June 9, 2019 Looking forward to seeing the final result! Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jibuti 958 Posted June 9, 2019 You are British, BB? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Automotiveromance 1 Posted June 9, 2019 Cool, I’m following to see how you get on Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mystery Shopper 5,886 Posted June 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Jibuti said: You are British, BB? Nope, he said Deep South (US) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jibuti 958 Posted June 9, 2019 59 minutes ago, Mystery Shopper said: Nope, he said Deep South (US) Oh.. British colony then, I see... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BADBILLY 115 Posted June 9, 2019 8 hours ago, Mkiv said: I see now. No I haven't seen this movie. Hilarious character, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerApple 7,271 Posted June 9, 2019 3 hours ago, Jibuti said: Oh.. British colony then, I see... Isn't everywhere That or a penal colony.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BADBILLY 115 Posted June 9, 2019 3 hours ago, Jibuti said: Oh.. British colony then, I see... Yes, it's the USA. Deep South. Great Grandparents emigrated here in 1860 from Europe. Did the Ancestry DNA thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BADBILLY 115 Posted June 9, 2019 UUUgggg, so yes now I have a scratch to remove......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorFan 482 Posted June 9, 2019 Ouch! The bezel is probably held on by a tight paper clip spring. Try heating the insert with a hair-dryer and removing it so you can access the spring from the top-side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Popperini 17,774 Posted June 10, 2019 (edited) Following this for the amazing plating exploits, I wasn’t expecting this horrible turn of events! Bad luck Billy, as HorFan says, best thing is to get the insert out which will get access to the spring. I damaged 2 cases with tightly fitted bezel assemblies before I discovered that... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited June 10, 2019 by n0bby Share this post Link to post Share on other sites