mastergod Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 ...I suppose it can be done, but have any of us seen it, do we have any pics or experiences with it? Wear-and tear-proofness? thanks for any feedback, thomas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paralizer Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 Why would you want to lume the engraving? the original isn't lumed. Just a project you're working on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted July 12, 2010 Report Share Posted July 12, 2010 Ditto Paralizer. Do you mean paint the engraving? If so, I posted a brief description of the process I used to repaint my gold 6239 Newman's bezel numbers that you should be able to search out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastergod Posted July 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2010 Ditto Paralizer. Do you mean paint the engraving? If so, I posted a brief description of the process I used to repaint my gold 6239 Newman's bezel numbers that you should be able to search out Thanks for the pics - interesting. I know the gen 1655 bezel wasn't lumed:-) and yeah, its for a project - considering a lumed bezel to make 24hrs reading easier around the clock. What I´m wondering is whether there's enough depth to a normal rep 1655 bezel engraving to fill substantially enough with lume? Unlike dial lume I suppose the lume in engraving must NOT be protruding as it would be worn off. Thinking about either black lume OR aged tritium (on grey beadblasted bezel/case) Any comments would be appreciated. Am I the only one stupid enough to consider this? mg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted July 13, 2010 Report Share Posted July 13, 2010 As long as the engraving sinks below the surface, there is sufficient depth to hold paint - lume or non. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastergod Posted July 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2010 As long as the engraving sinks below the surface, there is sufficient depth to hold paint - lume or non. Thanks Freddy, will have it tried. mg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gplracer Posted July 13, 2010 Report Share Posted July 13, 2010 Freddy did you paint and then buff the surface? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted July 13, 2010 Report Share Posted July 13, 2010 Freddy did you paint and then buff the surface? In a word, yes. The process is virtually the same as grouting tile - Clean the metal to remove oils/debris (I used denatured alcohol)Apply paint into the engraving with Q-Tip or your applicator of choiceWhile wet, moisten (not soak) a soft, lint free cloth or paper towel (I used Viva paper towels) with paint thinner (denatured alcohol) & wipe LIGHTLY across top of metal. 1 wipe ONLY.With a fresh paper towel moistened with thinner, repeat above step. Use once & throw paper towel away.Repeat until most of the paint from the surface is removed. Slight blemishes will be removed when you polish the metal once paint is dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastergod Posted July 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2010 In a word, yes. The process is virtually the same as grouting tile - Clean the metal to remove oils/debris (I used denatured alcohol)Apply paint into the engraving with Q-Tip or your applicator of choiceWhile wet, moisten (not soak) a soft, lint free cloth or paper towel (I used Viva paper towels) with paint thinner (denatured alcohol) & wipe LIGHTLY across top of metal. 1 wipe ONLY.With a fresh paper towel moistened with thinner, repeat above step. Use once & throw paper towel away.Repeat until most of the paint from the surface is removed. Slight blemishes will be removed when you polish the metal once paint is dry. Nice! Thanks! mg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted July 13, 2010 Report Share Posted July 13, 2010 I did see some pics a while back of a Seiko which had a custom lumed bezel, but I forget who posted them... If you were to use black lume, you'd retain much of the original appearance under normal lighting conditions, but still get the glow in the dark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted July 13, 2010 Report Share Posted July 13, 2010 I think I remember (maybe on another board) where somebody did this but reported the lume was not very durable. Maybe fill the numbers with lume, let dry, then seal with something? The lume will likely shrink a bit when it drys so you can probably lay some clear lacquer or enamel over the top.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastergod Posted July 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2010 I think I remember (maybe on another board) where somebody did this but reported the lume was not very durable. Maybe fill the numbers with lume, let dry, then seal with something? The lume will likely shrink a bit when it drys so you can probably lay some clear lacquer or enamel over the top.. Tried multi-quoting but failed. TeeJay - nice !! thanks jmb - excellent advice. :-D mg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donerix Posted July 14, 2010 Report Share Posted July 14, 2010 I still like this one: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted July 14, 2010 Report Share Posted July 14, 2010 I still like this one: That isn't LUME on that 6542, it's just one of the earlier 'New Mexico' ones, you know without this sticker on the caseback Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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