DW 7032 Case - Bezel Removal

[redwatch]

Haven't looked at this, but in anticipation of my 7032 dial, movement & hands coming in from Ziggy, I am wondering how hard it is to remove the bezel off of the DW 7032 case? I would like to brush the bezel as well as age the case a little bit.

On the gen, what is the direction of the brush pattern? Is it circular or does it go like a sunburst, from center outwards?

Thanks!

[modelizer]

Dunno how hard it is to get the bezel off the 7032, but I can't imagine it being a problem when using a good case knife. However, the brush pattern direction I do know - they are circular on the gen..

[redwatch]

Thanks! I hope the bezel isn't too hard to remove

[ubiquitous]

You need a decent case knife to remove the bezel.

And here's a gen bezel for reference:

[redwatch]

Thanks R! Would something like this also work?

[ubiquitous]

Probably. Just remember to mask off the lugs...

[redwatch]

Will do! Thanks for the tip R!

[gplracer]

What did you use to get the brush finish?

[Ephry73]

I used a green 3m pad for mine

[redwatch]

What did you use to get the brush finish?

Check out this thread here. I described how I did it:

[gplracer]

Thanks for the link. I looked but did not see it. I knew it was here somewhere.

[MacTavish]

You need a decent case knife to remove the bezel.

And here's a gen bezel for reference:

Ubi what are the specs of your 7032?

Phong?

[gplracer]

I had to figure a way to put a brush finish on mine. I came up with the following:

pencil-tennis grip-drill

[redwatch]

Bravo!!! That's a brilliant way to go about it! What did you use for the brushing?

[gplracer]

I used a green 3m pad.

[Ephry73]

Good man GP. Told ya the drill at low speed would work. BTW, this method also works great to polish sub bezels