dfq23 126 Posted June 16, 2014 (edited) Grrrrr! Just had one of Toros cheap graham chronofighters delivered. Immediate reaction was wow I really like this. That was soon tempered when I went to put it on and saw that it has a black tang buckle on it. Not steel one as it should be. Peed me right off as it's a lovely watch! Had look at the QC pics again and there is no clear pic of the buckle and where it is is just part in the background and in shade. Have emailed to see if he can get the correct one and posted a want to buy but does anyone know if it will be easy enough to remove the black? Don't think it's PVD as it's shiny. Prob just paint I would think (and hope!) Edited June 17, 2014 by dfq23 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conex 0 Posted June 16, 2014 Toro will probably just send you another buckle. Similar thing happened to me and just sent out a new one. He's good like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
klgten 0 Posted June 16, 2014 you could probably remove it and use paint thinner, but don't quote me on that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cynikal.Mindset 1 Posted June 16, 2014 if its shiny and black its polished metal under the pvd coating witch is not easily removed...you could sand it off and repolish it if it comes down to doing that though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DR3M3L 4 Posted June 16, 2014 Toro will probably just send you another buckle. Similar thing happened to me and just sent out a new one. He's good like that. He told me the same a year ago for replacement of a damaged crownguard, just like everyone else. It was damaged in shipping. He agreed on replacing. He would ship a new CG. Reminded him 6 times by email and he's always "waiting" for the crownguard. I gave up. I gave up on Toro too. Kuvarsit sourced it in two days and 6 days later it was at my door. The end. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gareth 2 Posted June 16, 2014 okay bud I can help no worries... I do this all the time with rifle parts. get down to the shops and pick up some caustic soda they use it to unblock sinks then get a glass tub some rubber gloves and some pliers. put in about 1 third caustic soda and two thirds warm water speeds up the reaction then dip the metal in and watch it after about 30-40 seconds it will start to fiz shake it using the pliers don't put your hands near this stuff then once its silver just rinse under clean water. It will just remove the paint so if it wasn't polished underneath this is the point to get a rag and some autosol or a scratch pen depending on the finish you need. If your worried just look at it on youtube someone has done it and it really is that easy Best of luck buddy hope that helps also if your in the UK I get mine from poundland Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dfq23 126 Posted June 16, 2014 Toro will probably just send you another buckle. Similar thing happened to me and just sent out a new one. He's good like that. Fingers crossed as I think this may actually be a keeper and I know from feedback that he is a good guy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Realism 72 Posted June 16, 2014 Toro will probably just send you another buckle. Similar thing happened to me and just sent out a new one. He's good like that. He told me the same a year ago for replacement of a damaged crownguard, just like everyone else. It was damaged in shipping. He agreed on replacing. He would ship a new CG. Reminded him 6 times by email and he's always "waiting" for the crownguard. I gave up. I gave up on Toro too. Kuvarsit sourced it in two days and 6 days later it was at my door. The end. careful.... he'll remove you from his raffle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dfq23 126 Posted June 16, 2014 okay bud I can help no worries... I do this all the time with rifle parts. get down to the shops and pick up some caustic soda they use it to unblock sinks then get a glass tub some rubber gloves and some pliers. put in about 1 third caustic soda and two thirds warm water speeds up the reaction then dip the metal in and watch it after about 30-40 seconds it will start to fiz shake it using the pliers don't put your hands near this stuff then once its silver just rinse under clean water. It will just remove the paint so if it wasn't polished underneath this is the point to get a rag and some autosol or a scratch pen depending on the finish you need. If your worried just look at it on youtube someone has done it and it really is that easy Best of luck buddy hope that helps also if your in the UK I get mine from poundland That sounds doable mate! Yep UK here. Will give them a look after work. Thanks loads Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DR3M3L 4 Posted June 16, 2014 Toro will probably just send you another buckle. Similar thing happened to me and just sent out a new one. He's good like that. He told me the same a year ago for replacement of a damaged crownguard, just like everyone else. It was damaged in shipping. He agreed on replacing. He would ship a new CG. Reminded him 6 times by email and he's always "waiting" for the crownguard. I gave up. I gave up on Toro too. Kuvarsit sourced it in two days and 6 days later it was at my door. The end. careful.... he'll remove you from his raffle I already have a macbook. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dfq23 126 Posted June 16, 2014 That video is amazing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gareth 2 Posted June 16, 2014 no worries bud honest will take about 5mins and works a treat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gareth 2 Posted June 16, 2014 yeah that video is pretty cool but use gloves buddy I don't want your burns on my conscience Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dfq23 126 Posted June 16, 2014 Already nicked some from work ready. We use hydrochloric to strip metal so have loads plus i'm the boss! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Realism 72 Posted June 16, 2014 Toro will probably just send you another buckle. Similar thing happened to me and just sent out a new one. He's good like that. He told me the same a year ago for replacement of a damaged crownguard, just like everyone else. It was damaged in shipping. He agreed on replacing. He would ship a new CG. Reminded him 6 times by email and he's always "waiting" for the crownguard. I gave up. I gave up on Toro too. Kuvarsit sourced it in two days and 6 days later it was at my door. The end. careful.... he'll remove you from his raffle I already have a macbook. toro raffle has a new macbook noob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DR3M3L 4 Posted June 16, 2014 Toro will probably just send you another buckle. Similar thing happened to me and just sent out a new one. He's good like that. He told me the same a year ago for replacement of a damaged crownguard, just like everyone else. It was damaged in shipping. He agreed on replacing. He would ship a new CG. Reminded him 6 times by email and he's always "waiting" for the crownguard. I gave up. I gave up on Toro too. Kuvarsit sourced it in two days and 6 days later it was at my door. The end. careful.... he'll remove you from his raffle I already have a macbook. toro raffle has a new macbook noob Is it 1:1? AAAA++++? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gareth 2 Posted June 16, 2014 that's handy if your the boss, you will have to post some pics of before and after I bet it will look great Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Realism 72 Posted June 16, 2014 Toro will probably just send you another buckle. Similar thing happened to me and just sent out a new one. He's good like that. He told me the same a year ago for replacement of a damaged crownguard, just like everyone else. It was damaged in shipping. He agreed on replacing. He would ship a new CG. Reminded him 6 times by email and he's always "waiting" for the crownguard. I gave up. I gave up on Toro too. Kuvarsit sourced it in two days and 6 days later it was at my door. The end. careful.... he'll remove you from his raffle I already have a macbook. toro raffle has a new macbook noob Is it 1:1? AAAA++++? YESh... but i wouldn't know... he excluded me ya know Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simey83 1,978 Posted June 16, 2014 okay bud I can help no worries... I do this all the time with rifle parts. get down to the shops and pick up some caustic soda they use it to unblock sinks then get a glass tub some rubber gloves and some pliers. put in about 1 third caustic soda and two thirds warm water speeds up the reaction then dip the metal in and watch it after about 30-40 seconds it will start to fiz shake it using the pliers don't put your hands near this stuff then once its silver just rinse under clean water. It will just remove the paint so if it wasn't polished underneath this is the point to get a rag and some autosol or a scratch pen depending on the finish you need. If your worried just look at it on youtube someone has done it and it really is that easy Best of luck buddy hope that helps also if your in the UK I get mine from poundland That's awesome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gareth 2 Posted June 16, 2014 thanks matey works on rifles Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dfq23 126 Posted June 16, 2014 Unfortunately it looks like it might be PVD as gave the soda a try and no luck. Bugger! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalboy 2 Posted June 16, 2014 i'm the boss! In that case Daryn give yourself a pay rise and buy the Gen.. :lmao: .. Ohh , and btw.. use brake fluid it strips paint a treat , well it did when some fucker chucked some over my car !...................Pricks ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DR3M3L 4 Posted June 16, 2014 Unfortunately it looks like it might be PVD as gave the soda a try and no luck. Bugger! Did you read my PM mate? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dfq23 126 Posted June 16, 2014 (edited) i'm the boss! In that case Daryn give yourself a pay rise and buy the Gen.. :lmao: .. Ohh , and btw.. use brake fluid it strips paint a treat , well it did when some fucker chucked some over my car !...................Pricks ! Cheeky bugger lol! Wouldn't want m be them if you catch em mate Unfortunately it looks like it might be PVD as gave the soda a try and no luck. Bugger! Did you read my PM mate? Yep mate and replied. Thanks ever so much Edited June 16, 2014 by dfq23 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gareth 2 Posted June 16, 2014 how long did you leave it in to be honest bud sometimes whilst removing gun blueing it can take more than 5 minutes just gotta keep watching it and turning it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
