hackR Posted February 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 sanding is the plan guys...just wanted to shoot some pix of the case after cape codding...it's definitely got too much sheen to it...and as D says, there's a bronze tint to it...hoping some sanding with add a little pewter tint to it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackR Posted February 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 well - here goes...the final product after sanding lightly... it still has a slight sheen - which is comparable now to what a brushed ss PAM would have...and the sanding does tone down the bronze tint, making it look a little more pewter in color...the edges can get worn down to the base metal so you have to take it slow and be careful as you sand...but this is the look i was hoping for... i'll probably tinker with it a little more...but wanted to get some pix up before i lose the outdoor light... all in all, it's definitely much better than the painted look of the rep pvd... : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asf Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 oh yeah that sanding looks great! i think im going to have to do it to my jacksontse radiomir case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackR Posted February 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 seemed kinda naked without the crown and crown guard... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackR Posted February 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 just finished this up with a nice ziggified c1/c3 mixed dial and handset... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 BRAVO!!!!! Looks awesome R! The dial and hand set look great in that case!! Now....... just flatten that CG pin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaifender Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Pretty cool case finish there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackR Posted February 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Now....... just flatten that CG pin! thanks, S!...i took a look at the CG pin - but if i flatten it, i'll strip off the pvd coating - and don't want a shiny pin...perhaps someone has a spare pvd pin?!... R- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Nicely done R! I really like the results and admire your skills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khurram Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Here are pics of my pre-v 203a in a DSN pvd case that has been refinished with a cape cod cloth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asf Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 man hackR that looks great completed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drulee Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 Now that's got real character. I may just keep the test 195 I put together the other day, and do that to the case. I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mir36 Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 thanks, S!...i took a look at the CG pin - but if i flatten it, i'll strip off the pvd coating - and don't want a shiny pin...perhaps someone has a spare pvd pin?!... R- hackR: A non-PVD pin is ok, especially for PreVs. You can always do the linseed oil treatment to restore the PVD finish after you flatten the pin (dip flattened CG pin in linseed oil, then put it over a candle to blacken the linseed oil to a PVD-like finish, someone here has a tutorial on this). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackR Posted February 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 @mir36 -> Wow!...thanks...terrific idea...i reallllly appreciate your advice - and as you can see, my piece came out really unique and cool... to all - this is a pretty easy process to do...i'm new to this modding thing, and look how mine came out...there's a really nice dull sheen now - that i would say is similar to a brushed ss sheen...the color is a nice blend of gun metal, bronze, and pewter...that's the best way to describe it...really creates a nice looking piece that definitely is not black... my the price of a jacksontse, getat or other dealer pvd case, i'd highly recommend this mod... R- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drulee Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 By the way, from the original post, has anyone tried dragging a case behind their car, or even bicycle (giving more control), to distress it? If yes, I definitely want to see pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 By the way, from the original post, has anyone tried dragging a case behind their car, or even bicycle (giving more control), to distress it? If yes, I definitely want to see pics Yeah I tried it and ended up with this So I rubbed it with a CC cloth and got this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 Nice results Pete Gotta love the magic of the Cape Cod Cloth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackR Posted March 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 @Pete - let's not forget the sanding that's needed...i used this to get my final results... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drulee Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 EDIT: woops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blobzor Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 I thought, i could add a shameless self bump! (just sayin') If you think it's rude i'll remove it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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