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Gen insert in a BK transformer bezel


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I bought 2 gen Pepsi inserts for my BK GMT II transformer.

The gen insert doesn't sit low enough in the bezel insert.

Looking at the bezel and insert i have 2 options to get right ( just a little lower then the top of the bezel )

Option one : is to sand down the gen insert , but i never did this on a gen insert and a don't know if it is more difficult to do as one a rep insert.

Option two : i could sand down the conical ridge in the bezel a little in order to get the insert in far enough so it sit's just a little lower then the top of the bezel.

What option would you experts choose for ??.

Thanks for the help in advance.

Cats

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Thank you guys i did a few insert with a sanding paper with great results.

newinsertIV.jpg

This is one example of a rep insert i did ( coming up for sale for graps , a few people congratulated me for the nice looking gen insert)

I don't know if the gen insert is made of a harder to grind metal as the reps are.

I was just wondering of the approach with the bezel would be easier.

I will give the sanding of the insert a try tonight.

Just the fact that you are working on an insert which is 10 times more expensive as a rep is a little scary.

Thanks for your advise

Cats

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Just finished the insert with duck taped fingers and the result is super.

The insert is as soft as the rep ones but it's still a scary business an a gen one.

When my GMT II comes back home from a relume job i'll post some pics.

Thanks for all the advise.

Carpe Diem

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Just finished the insert with duck taped fingers and the result is super.

The insert is as soft as the rep ones but it's still a scary business an a gen one.

When my GMT II comes back home from a relume job i'll post some pics.

Thanks for all the advise.

Carpe Diem

Cats

Great info here. Does the gen insert snap in or do you have to glue it?

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On the GMT II tranformer that i have form BK it did snap in but it wasn't flush with

the top of the bezel. So i sanded down the insert and glued it in ( as i always do with gen inserts in rep bezels )

Could be that it clicks in perfectly on the other ( non transformer ) GMT from BK.

My GMT is away for a relume , i'll post some pictures when it's back.

I have to say that a gen crown is a huge improvement and also the insert will upgrade my GMT enormously

Carpe Diem

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I think it will need a new crystal retainig ring to get it

Back to a gen like clicking bezel. I thought about it but i think

It will bring too much costs

Carpe Diem

Cats

But what size and for what case?? I think I recall BK saying this GMT case won't take any gen parts, except for insert and crown.

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