Wristel 0 Posted October 26, 2014 Hi! Have been going over threads of the 382 an seeing so much nice patina!.. I like to clean and restart the patina on my bezel, it looks more spotty and redish/burnt then matt bronz.. Can some one give me some tips? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plankton 1 Posted October 26, 2014 I have my second one on the way, it should be here this week. I just read an article on this and I'm going to try toothpaste and a toothbrush. See the thread from Mysterio, thats what he used in the first set of pictures. http://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?showtopic=88576&hl=&fromsearch=1 I like the way his turned out. Below is a pic of mine polished with a Cap Cod cloth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wristel 0 Posted October 26, 2014 Have seen you're polished one.. Look awesome but I'm after the used matte look.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plankton 1 Posted October 26, 2014 Read the thread I attached. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wristel 0 Posted October 27, 2014 Toothpaste, lemon baking soda etc.. ... Need to know that's right.. don't want to ruin a nice watch! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
perry 0 Posted October 27, 2014 I would suggest using a low viscosity cleaner rather than something like toothpaste or catsup. I used catsup and it worked like a charm but then noticed catsup leaking from underneath my bezel when I turned it. Had to then wash the watch in soap and water several times to try and remove it. If I ever try it again I will use lemon juice which is easily washed away. Perhaps lemon juice let down in a little soapy water. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mysterio 18 Posted October 28, 2014 (edited) Here is the method I used on the watches in the comparison thread below: http://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?showtopic=88576 You'll need 4 lemons, toothpaste, nail polish remover (the important ingredient is the acetone, don't use pure acetone it is too strong). The procedure: 1. Remove the watch head from the straps, no need to re attach the lug bars. 2. Clean the watch with some water, tap water is fine but warm water is recommended. 3. Extract the juice from two lemons and put them in a container big enough to submerge the watch head in. Add some water in case the watch head is not submerged. 4. Submerge the watch for at least 15 minutes. No more than 30 minutes. To do so may risk accelerated patina or bronze disease.(I have not verified it nor would I want to) 5. Apply some toothpaste all over the watch and rub it using your fingers. Wash thoroughly. 6. Apply the polish remover with acetone (remember not pure acetone) to the watch with a piece of cloth. The acetone may remove the ink from the markers. I noticed a lightening of the markers after I cleaned them, I am not sure if it was cleaned or some of the ink was removed. Anyway, you can correct it with a black marker. Wash the watch again. 7. Extract the juice from the remaining two lemons and submerge the watch head again. 15 to 30 minutes and no longer than that. 8. Apply some toothpaste once more and wash again with water. No need to apply acetone afterwards. 9. Dry the watch thoroughly. 10. Viola! Clean bronzo. Edited October 28, 2014 by mysterio Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plankton 1 Posted October 28, 2014 And there you have it-------------------------------------------------Thanks Mysterio!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gtwc 1 Posted October 28, 2014 Mysterio - suppose it ain't waterproof? (Or lemon juice proof?). Could be an expensive way to find out...................................... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 997 Posted October 28, 2014 Oh come on guys, just let it age. It will get there eventually. Polished looks nice but a lot of work to keep it there I would think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mysterio 18 Posted October 28, 2014 Mysterio - suppose it ain't waterproof? (Or lemon juice proof?). Could be an expensive way to find out...................................... I actually submerged the KW PAM382 without thinking and just realized I didn't ask if it was water proofed. Fortunately it survived. Oh come on guys, just let it age. It will get there eventually. Polished looks nice but a lot of work to keep it there I would think. I think the OP wants to start anew, rather than continue with the patination that started in China with the maker. I only did it to compare the ZF and KW releases fully cleaned to confirm the color of the metal. I'm certainly letting it age nicely without all of that sulfur crap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FL13 511 Posted October 28, 2014 Brasso with a toothbrush. Retained the matte look where it started matte. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FL13 511 Posted October 28, 2014 No submersion either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plankton 1 Posted November 1, 2014 The lemon bath is easy and my 283 took it fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
perry 0 Posted November 10, 2014 I received back from China my z factory v2. Patina had built up all over the watch but rather unevenly. I immediately tried cleaning off the patina that had built up since I last seen the watch. Tried Lemon juice which removed almost instantly 90% of the patina. However noticed a haze here and there especially on the bezel. Since then I have tried catsup twice and even nail polish remover in spots without success. Just now used toothpaste several times rubbing all over vigorously ......haze seems to be less visible but still there. Any advise to fully clean the surface of the watch? I want to start from a clean slate so the patina builds uniformly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haltec 0 Posted November 10, 2014 @OP Don't touch anything!!! Your looks by far best to me. Haltec Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wristel 0 Posted November 25, 2014 (edited) now that i got i clean... .. how can accelerate the patina?.... had to polish off a stain off the bezel so its to shiny in my eyes... Edited November 25, 2014 by Wristel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
