Wiz 0 Posted February 20, 2011 Hey guys, today a video tutorial on how to relume a dial with hollowed indexes, like the lastest Rolex dials. HD version available here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXmj1mQWRew Here are also a few pics of the result Two of the indexes received a layer of white paint appiedbefore the lume, while the 2 others only received lume. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted March 9, 2011 Interesting - looks like the paint doesn't have a massive impact on the lume! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted March 9, 2011 great ! I need that tool what you have for the indexies... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wiz 0 Posted March 9, 2011 It's a simple watchmaking vice, I think Alan sells some. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wiz 0 Posted March 9, 2011 Interesting - looks like the paint doesn't have a massive impact on the lume! Not much impact on the brigthness, yes, but it makes the indexes look whiter, closer to gen rolex. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted March 9, 2011 Not much impact on the brigthness, yes, but it makes the indexes look whiter, closer to gen rolex. yes my are now Green lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mspangl 0 Posted March 9, 2011 wiz u genious! are u a surgeon? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KBH 7 Posted March 9, 2011 Just a hint you can try if you want. Most people just soak the old lume in acetone and it disintegrates in seconds. Nice video though. I wish my hands were that steady. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted March 10, 2011 Just a hint you can try if you want. Most people just soak the old lume in acetone and it disintegrates in seconds. Nice video though. I wish my hands were that steady. must try that next time !!!! Thanks for that INFO ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wiz 0 Posted March 10, 2011 Just a hint you can try if you want. Most people just soak the old lume in acetone and it disintegrates in seconds. I tried but it didn't worked with that lume. I even tried hydrochloric acid, that's why you see some missing indexes :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
devedander 0 Posted November 17, 2012 How come you lume after indexes are re applied? Seems risk of dripping lume on the dial no? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Reed 0 Posted November 17, 2012 How come you lume after indexes are re applied? Seems risk of dripping lume on the dial no? It is by far the best way I can think of to hold them while you work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
decus 0 Posted January 17, 2013 my luming stuff is all gooey and very difficult to work with. how did you get that consistency. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twofake 0 Posted August 29, 2013 Interesting - looks like the paint doesn't have a massive impact on the lume! Not much impact on the brigthness, yes, but it makes the indexes look whiter, closer to gen rolex. Hey Wiz, Thanks for the great tutorial. Can you plese tell me what brand lume you are using and why my watchlume.com lume sucks and is all gritty and I cannot get a smooth finish? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wiz 0 Posted August 29, 2013 Interesting - looks like the paint doesn't have a massive impact on the lume! Not much impact on the brigthness, yes, but it makes the indexes look whiter, closer to gen rolex. Hey Wiz, Thanks for the great tutorial. Can you plese tell me what brand lume you are using and why my watchlume.com lume sucks and is all gritty and I cannot get a smooth finish? Watchlume pigments are bigger, but that's not the only reason. Just get yourself various brands of lume and binders and you'll figure it out in no time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dankaye7 0 Posted June 28, 2014 Thanks for the info Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
