subzero1 Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 So, after my last experiment with the 192 and oxyclean, I figured what the heck, why not try it out on the full 177h watch. I wanted something a little more vintage/rugged looking, and a quick 30 min bath in a hot solution of water and oxyclean seems to have done the trick. Take a look & tell me what you think! BEFORE: AFTER: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenMc Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 Wow, those floor boards look so much better !! who'd a thought !! okay, that was stupid. I never liked Paneri's anyway, so the fact you was doing some damage got me interested enough to have a peek. I'll go sit in the corner now. Me bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2005SUBMARINER Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 Wow, those floor boards look so much better !! who'd a thought !! okay, that was stupid. I never liked Paneri's anyway, so the fact you was doing some damage got me interested enough to have a peek. I'll go sit in the corner now. Me bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subzero1 Posted October 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 Those aren't floor boards It's my very old, wood dining room table. Somewhat better pic of it here: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkarpas Posted October 30, 2006 Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 i like it alot.. its more stealth now .. good job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babola Posted October 30, 2006 Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 Definitelly good 'mil_tool_stealth' option for people after something in between Ti and PVD finish. Also much nicer and refined than bead blasted look. Great job, who would have though a good ole' Napisan could be so versatile cheers, babola Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rasputin Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 That looks hella nice. I may have to crack open my tub o' Oxyclean and see what kind of trouble I can get into. On a side note, oxyclean is also a damn good product beyond modding watches. I remember emptying an entire ink pen into a dress shirt and a soak in this stuff removed all traces of the mess. I thought the shirt was a goner for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavor flav Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 that's a really cool effect. you have great taste in straps! what is the black gator in the second pic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWR Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 Oxyclean turns my shirts pink sometimes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subzero1 Posted November 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2006 that's a really cool effect. you have great taste in straps! what is the black gator in the second pic? Thanks, that's a Molina black gator. Originally it had white stitching but I stained it black, looks a lot better IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastergod Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 Hi - if you give it 3-4 more go's with Oxiclean, will it eventually look like convincing vintage PVD? Try it out and post more pics please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reficul Posted July 22, 2007 Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 Thanks, that's a Molina black gator. Originally it had white stitching but I stained it black, looks a lot better IMO. That was certainly very nice! Really very sleath looking and neat! Can I ask what is the tan vintage looking leather strap you put on, as shown in the last few pictures? Any url you can point to me? Thank you in advance! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subzero1 Posted July 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2007 It's a natural Wojteki strap, starts out as off-white to very light tan, but over time (and with some mink oil applied), you get that look. It's a great strap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reficul Posted July 23, 2007 Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 It's a natural Wojteki strap, starts out as off-white to very light tan, but over time (and with some mink oil applied), you get that look. It's a great strap. Thanks! I will have to google for that strap later. Beautiful! Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir-Lancelot Posted July 23, 2007 Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 How hot was the water? What % water - Oxyclean? I like that look. I want to try it. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subzero1 Posted July 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 How hot was the water? What % water - Oxyclean? I like that look. I want to try it. Thanks for sharing. About a 4:1 ratio of water to oxyclean. Put the water, oxyclean, and disassembled watch (removed the movement and crystal) and kept on low heat on the stove - ie, at 1 out of 8 on the stove dial. Kept it there for an hour, stirring every 10 mins. Here's another shot: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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