m92065 Posted September 9, 2012 Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 What's the best type of oil to work in a new bracelet? -Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtguk Posted September 9, 2012 Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 Use some White Lightning dry lube for bike chains awesome gear! If you do a search you will find a tutorial for doing the mod, works brilliantly and transforms rep bracelets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m92065 Posted September 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 Great. Thanks for the advice!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted September 9, 2012 Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 I've not tried the dry lube myself, but have heard many positive reviews from others I've also had good results in the past using sewing machine oil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted September 9, 2012 Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 I use an abrasive paste called Flitz. I work it into all the joints, then I hold a "twist" along the length of the band, and flex the links. I make sure each link gets a little exercise. Twist it the other way and flex it some more. It works fast so be careful. It will also quickly remove the brushed finish from the band if you're not careful. The longer you do this the more "vintage" it becomes. In an hour it's easy to recreate a thrashed, floppy old vintage tinny band. When it's lumbered up, clean it thoroughly with soap and water and use White Lightning to lube it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asciwhite Posted September 9, 2012 Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 Rock`n`roll Gold. bike chain lube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted September 9, 2012 Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 Some thing that is not bad on your skin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muaitai Posted September 9, 2012 Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 Some people use Baby Johnson oil. Sent from my iPad 2 using Tapatalk HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats Posted September 9, 2012 Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 I use dry chain lube which gives a awesome result. Carpe Diem Cats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m92065 Posted September 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 I really appreciate all the advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
its_urabus Posted September 9, 2012 Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 I use car wax. Make sure it's not cleaner wax as that has bad stuff in it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted September 10, 2012 Report Share Posted September 10, 2012 I have been using a blue aerosol spray oil that's for my car's air filter. I lay a few bracelets out on newspaper and spray them and let them soak an hour. After that I wash them off in the sink with a toothbrush and dishwashing soap. The black grime and dirt and probably powdered metal than come off is amazing. After this treatment the bracelets feel 100% smoother and silky, even the tinny sound is gone. I know there are a ton of ways to get this done, but it is what I had handy, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshore Posted September 10, 2012 Report Share Posted September 10, 2012 Following some very positive reports from around the forums, we have stocked, and now sell the ChemZ product. http://watchbitz.com.au/shop/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=462 Works an absolute treat! Offshore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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