changing the bezel on a dssd from josh

[chris32111]

can someone point in to the discussion and pics of how to change the bezel on a dssd...i have seen it but cant find it...some help i need to change my bezel asap

[chris32111]

can someone help me...can someone show me how to change the bezel...

[kbh]

Specifically, are you changing the bezel or bezel insert? The bezel's next to impossible to get off.

[jmb]

If you are trying to change insert, and maybe want to save the old one, just warm it up (not hot) with a heat gun or hair dryer and that will loosen the glue and you should then be able to carefully pry it off with an Xacto knife or similar...

[offshore]

If you must remove a bezel, you can try wedging a series razor blades under it at various points.

Alternatively a case back knife-

http://watchbitz.com.au/shop/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=46 (or 2 or 3) around the circumference may work.

Another alternative is-

http://watchbitz.com.au/shop/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=47

The next step up is to try a case back tool-

http://watchbitz.com.au/shop/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=179

or

http://watchbitz.com.au/shop/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=180

and when all else fails you can use the correct tool for the job-

http://watchbitz.com.au/shop/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=182

In each instance care must be taken not to damage either the case or bezel.

Hope this provides some alternative ideas.

Offshore.

[chris32111]

what kind of glue should i use and where do i get it??

[plaifender]

hey chris.. i think this is what you're looking for:

the glue should be something that doesn't set to quickly. you don't want it to dry toooo fast!

[chris32111]

thank you...does anyone know a name brand of the glue and where to get it??? that would help soo much

[plaifender]

thank you...does anyone know a name brand of the glue and where to get it??? that would help soo much

Send a private message to "gioarmani" and perhaps "Jkay". Both are authorities on the DSSD and gioarmani has written the book on modding the DSSD. I'm sure he'll be able to tell you what product he uses.

[chris32111]

i swear im not retarded but i cant find gioarmani in the member and i see everyone talks about him in the forums...can you send me his contact info...thanks

[Jkay]

I replied to his PM .. I used LocTite's Stik n Seal waterproof adhesive on my bezel after the chemical in Cape Cod polishing cloth dissolved the bezel insert glue completely. It has a long wet working time but like any "rubber glue" be careful of the imperceptible threads of glue which form when you draw off a bead of it.

This repair is a month old and is rock solid, but I can't guarantee permanence. (yet)

As for removing this "ceramic" style bezel, most people here who do it first soften the glue with a heat source (hair dryer) and then gently prise it up with a hooked metal wire thru the pearl hole.

[gioarmani]

I'm back for a while.