bertieng Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 Have been working on this for some time, but still can't find out the best solution. I know many experts here have the knowledge on this issue. Can someone shed me some lights on the proper way of vintagizing a black Sub insert? I tried 100% bleaching liquid, but then the paint just came off completely:( Thanks in advance for any inputs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 Sounds like your bleach is too strong, you need to dilute the bleach with water. Try 50/50 water/bleach. Don't leave it in very long, pull it out every few minutes..rinse it off and dry it and look at it under the light. Keep doing this... checking the progress until you get the result you want. I usually have the opposite problem, I guess my bleach is too "vintage" Bleach seems to get weaker when it's on the shelf in the laundry room for years on end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchguy2 Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 I found out (the hard way) that some inserts can't be bleached. The just loose there paint but don't turn lighter in color like those so called ghost inserts. It is just try and error till you find the right insert. MBW and the PT 1680 are till now the ones that worked for me. Clarks and Joshua's 5513 didn't work at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4GTR Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 A little oven cleaner on a rag, wiping in circular motion. Check frequently, it works quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 the PT inserts can bleach up nice, easy to control too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertieng Posted September 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 Thanks for all the inputs. Seems bleaching liquid is the way. I am working on MBW insert, will try again as suggested. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumroxas Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 joshuas 5513 bezel worked with bleach. just put it in for about 3 seconds then rinse with water quicly and evenly or the finish will be off. overdid mine. i wish i masked some areas with waterbased glue first for those hard to reach edges which on a real aged watch wont have any fading. anyway it came out ok. anyone have an extra bezel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmg Posted September 5, 2011 Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 Berti, when you find the color/shade you like go over it lightly with a cape cod polishing cloth to give it a little shine again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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