Guest Sql_pl Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 I know some people do that with PAM dials, get them more matte somehow, do you think there is a chance to do it with subdials of a 6263? I'd like to get this effect: On this dial: If these subdials would get less shiny the DW dial would be pretty good actually! Some gen pics do show subdials to be a bit more shiny but in most cases they look matte. Here is a shiny gen pic: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 Remove the hands & dial, mask off the non-matte portions of the dial (the parts you want to remain glossy) & spray a light coating of matte varnish Done right, the varnish will be barely noticeable except for the missing reflection from the subdials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sql_pl Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 That sounds difficult. I wonder if some modders would be happy to do it as a service I guess it would be good to maybe buy an extra dial from DW for experiments! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praetor Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 the only problem I see is how to "cover the parts you don't want. for that, maybe you can hit some "painter's forum" or custom modding bike forum etc etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 Many painter supply stores sell masking products that range from brush-on liquids (that peel off when dry) to post-it-note-style paper products that you would need to cut/shape to fit over (cover/mask) the glossy areas so the varnish only reaches the subdial areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermanx Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 If you only want to do the subdials you could probably make a template with dial paper. Then cut the subdials out of a thin plastic and use it as a guide with spray matte. Sent from my PC36100 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sql_pl Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 It will be difficult but may be worth trying. Will get an extra dial or two and will try to do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 Shouldnt be too hard to do. That matt spray dries on contact so it wont run as long as you do a couple SUPER light coats, and thats all you will need. I just looked at my new DW dial and the silver pie pan subdials are pretty matt. They are textured and definately dont look shiney. I know my old DW paul newman dial had shiney subdials but this new one I got last month is pretty good. Mine is a V72 dial so I dont know if there is a texture difference between mine and a 7750 layout dial. dizz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivorykeys Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 I think the best thing to do would be to make a template with some paper/cardboard to cover whatever areas you do not want 'matte-finished'. This gives me an idea for an IWC St. Exupery REP that I have that. One of the main visible tells is that the subdials are very glossy vs. the GEN, where they are matte. May get an extra REP dial and try it....interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sql_pl Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 I just looked at my new DW dial and the silver pie pan subdials are pretty matt. They are textured and definately dont look shiney. I know my old DW paul newman dial had shiney subdials but this new one I got last month is pretty good. Mine is a V72 dial so I dont know if there is a texture difference between mine and a 7750 layout dial. dizz Wow, that sounds great! Mine is a v72 as well. Will check his dials now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sql_pl Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 Dw just told ke he is releasing a new silver 6263 dial this month, hope it will look better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cib0rgman Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 Does DW has a website? how can I contact him or see what he has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 DW now has his own forum on RWG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sql_pl Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 Now that I look at more and more gen pics I start to think maybe gen subdials are glossy on some 6263s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 Now that I look at more and more gen pics I start to think maybe gen subdials are glossy on some 6263s? I think that is more of an aberration in the way the light is being reflected in some pics. When new, they were semi-gloss (due to the way the concentric circles within the subdials refract light), but I have never seen a gen 6263 with subdials that reflect light the way many aftermarket dials do. A light spray of matte varnish should result in just the right appearance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnipz Posted June 28, 2011 Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 If you applied a lot more matte varnish would it damage the dial at all, I was hoping to go for a super matte vintage look and was wondering if anyones tried it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted June 28, 2011 Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 to tell you the truth ive used rodico to mask off watch parts when spraying them. worked 100% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 to tell you the truth ive used rodico to mask off watch parts when spraying them. worked 100% Is there anything Rodico can't do? It does all that, and it tastes great, too!* (*THIS IS A JOKE. DO NOT EAT YOUR RODICO.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Mmmmm... Rodico... I dunno if it helps, but here are some close ups of my gen service dial uncased. The subdials have a definite satin finish; they do have a bit of reflection when exposed to direct light, but otherwise have a very soft radiance off of the concentric rings. I'll try and get some pics under the sun tomorrow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 I've also got some shots of my 6239 dial, though the lighting is much harsher than ubi's. (Desk lamp was all I had on hand.) Note that the 6239 had a different dial design compared to the 6263, and this is a refinished dial. However, the subdial appearance corresponds with what I've seen on gens. Definitely matte. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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