rmcsherry Posted November 9, 2006 Report Share Posted November 9, 2006 I know Enzo attempted to make a black PAM dial tobacco by using a coloured varnish, although I've not seen the results. I just wondered if anyone else has tried to artificially fade a black dial - I don't know what would happen if you submerse it in bleach, but it'd be interesting to find out. Maybe a UV lamp will fade it, but I guess this would be a slow process. Any input would be appreciated before I destroy too many dials! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faber Posted November 9, 2006 Report Share Posted November 9, 2006 try our vintage masters here,...they will help you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted November 9, 2006 Report Share Posted November 9, 2006 I've used bleach on inserts... But never on a dial. Might have to give it a try tonight on one of my test dials to see how the finish holds up. For more natural looking results, I'd say that a UV lamp would be the better choice. However... You'll probably need one powerful UV lamp to achieve any fading... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted November 9, 2006 Report Share Posted November 9, 2006 I did it by accident while trying to remove glue residue on a marina militare dial using clinique clarifying lotion, it removed the varnish from the dial face leaving a dull matt finish that looked a bit older than before, and a bit greyer, it was not removing the glue fast enough so i tried nail varnish romover and found that a bit to harsh and oops!, if i ahd had more patience it would have looked better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubiquitous Posted November 9, 2006 Report Share Posted November 9, 2006 Ouch. If the lotion left that kind of finish on a painted dial, imagine what it's doing to your skin!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted November 9, 2006 Report Share Posted November 9, 2006 Ouch. If the lotion left that kind of finish on a painted dial, imagine what it's doing to your skin!! The clinique was fine just slow it was the nail varnish that did the damage, i still put it back together and use it as a learning experience, and i even still wear it as it was won on PTs raffle right after joined the boards so has a sort of sentimental value for me. In fact ubi thanks for the prompt i think i will give it a bit of wrist time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted November 9, 2006 Report Share Posted November 9, 2006 here is a crap shot, it looks greyer but you cant see the patchines of it i like it and it makes me thank PT every time i look at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.