RickFlorida Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 (edited) Hello everyone. It's been a long time and now that I'm finally going to finish my project the way I really always wanted it....I wanted to give back and offer some information on how I fixed the green/modern color lume of the Helenarou 5513 dial. I received so much help and support here so it's time I help someone else. The Helenarou 5513 dial is a great dial but it comes with greenish, modern lume color. Someone on another thread said water color marker might be a good way to add vintage color to lume. I gave it a shot and purchased Artist's Loft branded water color markers. The color is "Golden Ochre" and you need a "Colorless Blender" which helps you lighten the color if it goes too dark. You simply start with the golden ochre, and if it's too dark, use the colorless blender. When you are happy and all of the indicators look good, you use a light coating of matte lacquer spray. Best yet, the lume still glows brightly which I guess it shouldn't if it's supposed to be very old lume but who cares. Artist Loft water color markers are found in Michael's Art stores in the U.S. The yellow color don't work, only the golden ochre works correctly for this. If you want less brown and more yellow, just use the colorless blender more and it will look more yellow. Edited March 7, 2019 by RickFlorida 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sogeha Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 Good to see you back buddy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickFlorida Posted March 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 Thanks, it's great to be back! Now that I actually have information to give back, I feel more at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackflash Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 You can also ask HR to customise the dial for you. Costs around $25 extra. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickFlorida Posted March 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 That is worth it to pay just 25 more for custom color. I didn't know that it was only 25 more dollars and an option. He does the hands too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackflash Posted March 11, 2019 Report Share Posted March 11, 2019 That is worth it to pay just 25 more for custom color. I didn't know that it was only 25 more dollars and an option. He does the hands too?Yeap, hands too. Although there are better handsets out there. All in all a good deal though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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