PAM111H AR Stripping/blue 'tint' removal

[Vic_Vendrell]

Hello all, first time posting, just got my first PAM111H from Angus (great service, quick), and it's fantastic. Only issue thus far is that blue cast on the crystal. Can anyone point me in the direction of whom or how to strip it off to closer resemble a gen?

Forums great. Thanks for any advice in advance.

[praetor]

Depends on the strength: (lowest to highest)

1)use alcohol/acetone (might dissolve the rubber gasket though)

2)use sandpaper with polishing paste*

*if mineral crystal, you'd need to buy crystal polish to buff out the scratches afterward.

[szvwj]

I've been able to successfully strip AR coating from Sapphire crystals using a rotary tool (Dremel tool) with the green polishing compound that came with my Dremel tool.

[Vic_Vendrell]

Thanks for the input. As this is my first, I might (now that I have the PAM bug) pick another up in a few months to practice making some mods on. Nice to have found this forum, that's for sure.

[hackR]

for sapphire crystal with ar you could also use stainless steel polishing paste (used to clean/shine silverware) and a scotch brite pad...

[flex]

I used stainless steel polishing cream I bought from supermarket with success

here are some pics of my gen for refernce.

[Drulee]

Has anyone compiled a list of AR colours on the various crystals throughout the different series and models?

From various posts it seems that some of the earlier series had a light pink AR, some of the later autos a faint blue. It is quite inconsistent, so if you AR isn't a strong Blue or Purple, it may not be worth the removal. But if it is that awful Purple or strong Blue, by all means Dremel away or rub it off with Diamond paste (which is what I've done a couple of times with good results)

[Vic_Vendrell]

Going to tape off the bezel and try the Dremel. What tip do you guys suggest? I've got the polishing compound that came with it also. I've read the felt tip, but that doesn't seem like it would be abrasive enough to remove it.

[hackR]

just stripped two today...popped the crystals out to make it easier...on mine - blue ar was only on the inside...

used stainless steel polishing paste/creme and a scotch brite pad (the kind with green scotch brite on one side and yellow sponge on the other (standard kitchen item)...slightly damp - not that i think it mattered...

in about 5-10 minutes of rubbing with pressure - they were stripped...

i also don't have a crystal press - but have found that with constant even pressure you can put them back...taking them out is a simple push out...

R-