dutchguy2 Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 I use Drano Power gel. (kann man in jeden Supermarkt kaufen) But don't put it in longer than 1 minute at the time. Than wash it of and (this is very important) whipe it of. Start all over again till you have the color you want. Than finish it of with a cape cod polish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Chlorine wont work, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1680 Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 No, should work but it depends on its concentration I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 I tried all sorts of bleaches and got nowhere. I discovered generic Drano drain cleaner works well. It can be diluted with water. Also keep in mind that each insert react differently, for instance an MBW insert will change slower than a cartel. You gotta keep your eye on them and pull and rinse and repeat till you get the desired effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogladio Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 @ZK - normal "Klorin" works perfect for bleaching insert. No need to dilute, just don't leave it in too long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 @ZK - normal "Klorin" works perfect for bleaching insert. No need to dilute, just don't leave it in too long. Woow sounds great man. I have a gen pepsi i want to try this on. For how long do you tink i should have it in Klorin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valty Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Woow sounds great man. I have a gen pepsi i want to try this on. For how long do you tink i should have it in Klorin? Maybe better to test with aftermarkets inserts before I guess ;) Ouch! 15 minutes after I wrote this the insert was WHITE! Damn, that's really hard to control... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mapman57 Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 age, sun, sea, ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmj Posted June 2, 2012 Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 Heres my 5512 with faded brown insert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
projectologist Posted June 2, 2012 Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nads Posted June 2, 2012 Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 about 35 years natural ageing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BobDog Posted August 26, 2012 Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 Got these last week from Josh at PC, and gave the 5513 the vintage treatement, and modified and reattached the pearl (after it fell off) on the SD, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted August 26, 2012 Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 Very bleached Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonio_fr Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 I tried all sorts of bleaches and got nowhere. I discovered generic Drano drain cleaner works well. It can be diluted with water. Also keep in mind that each insert react differently, for instance an MBW insert will change slower than a cartel. You gotta keep your eye on them and pull and rinse and repeat till you get the desired effect. Cillit bang for 3-4 min before bleaching could help. It worked for mined wich did not react only with bleach... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pane Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmg Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 I thought this one turned out pretty good Gen graphite tone on the right with decades of aging Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBOGH Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Very interesting. Great pics and info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w33m4n Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Why would you want to bleach the bezel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Why would you want to bleach the bezel? Vintage dive watches. exposed to sun, salt water, and depth have faded bezel paint to varying degrees. If you are trying to reproduce the look of a 50 year old Submariner 1680, which was not a "safe queen" over it's life, then you want to add a bit of artificial aging. Look at my 1680 just below these words. A little bit of beige coloring on the dial, hands and pearl, and medium fading on the bezel insert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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