Ubi's Sunday night insert aging project

[ubiquitous]

**Update 08-FEB-2010: Improved images in post #12.

Started with a standard MBW 5513/1680/1665 insert with a variety of materials and a lazy Sunday afternoon. Results are better than prior attempts; the biggest improvement for me is the insert's surface texture as I was able to retain a smooth and semi-gloss finish with this new method. Overall, I'm pleased with the results of this otherwise sub par MBW insert; the aging process toned down the font/markers and I notice that the numerals are even slightly serif'd like a gen fat font insert should be.

Please excuse the pics; they're not great due to shooting these under low voltage Tech Lighting/halogens (they look less gun metal in person). I'll snap some better pics tomorrow.

Thoughts? Comments? Questions?

Cheers!

//ubi

[Eton]

Looks sweet Ubi! You're right about the font, looks great

Cheers

[lanikai]

Sweet R.. wonder what your gearing up for

[highoeyazmuhudee]

looks great

[hiker01]

..................................and the proces is????????????

[ubiquitous]

I still need to punch out that cheeseball lume dot and replace it with something a little more acceptable

[lanikai]

looking at the edges .. definitely not bleach.. maybe a pen eraser or some type of light emery then repolished.. whatever.. great result R

[offshore]

Even just a hint as to where you are coming from with this "new process"??

Enquiring minds need to know.

O/S

[ubiquitous]

A pic of the undersides of the inserts

[Watchmeister]

Sweet R.. wonder what your gearing up for

You are so bad.

I forgot to add:

Ubi-

Looks really good. Can't wait to see that next project.

[TeeJay]

Looks awesome I'd love to know the process involved

[ubiquitous]

Better daylight pics...

Comparo with a genuine lumi thin font 5513 insert:

[TeeJay]

:wub:

[dluddy]

OK Double R and Kruz. Enough inside talk - what's the project

[ubiquitous]

OK Double R and Kruz. Enough inside talk - what's the project

Nothing terribly interesting...

[TeeJay]

Nothing terribly interesting...

:rofl:

[ubiquitous]

I've tried to add very very light patina-izing to the insert; I want to keep it looking well kept, just faded.

Next stop will be ditching that silly excuse for a pearl.

[dluddy]

Nothing terribly interesting...

I'm sure

I've seen your work before

[lanikai]

You are so bad.

I forgot to add:

Ubi-

Looks really good. Can't wait to see that next project.

twas a simple statement Rabi E

OK Double R and Kruz. Enough inside talk - what's the project

project.. what project..?

[ubiquitous]

Gonna have to place you two under a gag order or sumptin...

I forgot to post the example image I used for the aging. Think it's fairly close... Nice even fading all around...

[jmb]

Yeah! I think this might be a good next step on my budget DRSD!! I do have an extra Clarks insert laying around if it'll fit...

Ubi, that looks very good, smooth and even.

[HauteHippie]

Looking good!

[ubiquitous]

jmb-

Let me experiment with a few more inserts that I have. If I can consistently get decent results, I'd be more than happy to age yours for you if you like?

chief-

Man, that is a smokin' hot SD!

[jmb]

If the process is gonna remain locked in your safe I guess that would be a reasonable alternative! I better go out and see if it fits!

[asciwhite]

I am with the others here regarding your fading methods! Wanna share? pretty please with sugar on top.

EDIT: Oh crap it`s in your vault O well.. maybe someday