How to remove AR coating?

[klocklind1]

Hi all!

Is there anyone here that know HOW to removed the replica AR coating on a Pam watch ?

And eaven better if anyone has removed the AR WITHOUT removing the crystal!!!!

[Corp.]

I use a cleaner for CERAN-cooking-plates which contains micro-abrasives - it works...!

[ChipSlap]

I have done it on a UPO by rubbing it with a tissue with acetone in it. Wear gloves, and do outside or under a hood. This technique requires care to keep the acetone from getting into the case and dissolving the gasket.

[klocklind1]

I use a cleaner for CERAN-cooking-plates which contains micro-abrasives - it works...!

Thanks a lot for a quick answer!

Did You take of the crystal before You started or did You remove the crystal first?

[bluerex]

I too have been trying to remove the AR off the crystal. I have taken the crystal out and had a go with acetone with absolutely no results. I then tried glass cooktop cleaner, which did take the AR off in places. I have been trying to get rid of the remaining AR with no luck.

Not sure what to try next.... Any suggestions?

[paneristi]

I too have been trying to remove the AR off the crystal. I have taken the crystal out and had a go with acetone with absolutely no results. I then tried glass cooktop cleaner, which did take the AR off in places. I have been trying to get rid of the remaining AR with no luck.

Not sure what to try next.... Any suggestions?

maybe try another brand?

[Bike Mike]

Cape Cod cloth will do it. Has a much better scent too then what has already been mentioned.

[SEleven]

I too have been trying to remove the AR off the crystal. I have taken the crystal out and had a go with acetone with absolutely no results. I then tried glass cooktop cleaner, which did take the AR off in places. I have been trying to get rid of the remaining AR with no luck.

Not sure what to try next.... Any suggestions?

I had the same problem recently with the AR on my 111H. I tried everything from acetone to Cape Cod cloth to silver/brass polish and scrub sponge, but the result was hairline scratches in the AR. It seemed that some AR are made to take a beating.

I eventually bought a Dremel and polishing compund, it took a while but that seemed to work. However I couldn't get the edges around the crystal. In the end as I had to get the watched serviced, I asked Domenico if he could remove the remaining AR as I had no idea how to remove the crystal from the case.

My advice is to try removing the crystal and go downtown on it with a Dremel and some polishing compound. Might take a while, but it seems to be the only thing that worked for me.