freddy333 Posted June 15, 2007 Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 I want to change the color of the yellowish index markers on this dial To look like the white index markers on this dial I have considered (but not yet tried)Chlorine BleachPainting the existing lume with white paintScraping off the existing lume and repainting with white lumeOf the 3, the bleach would be best since, if it works, the original texture and shape of the lume will remain the same. But I do not know if the bleach will whiten the color, or if it will whiten it consistently (without blotching), or if it may deteriorate the lume causing it to flake off. If anyone else has tried this, what did you use & do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted June 15, 2007 Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 I'd go with option 3. Kent Parks at everestwatchworks.com could probably do a nice job with that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted June 15, 2007 Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 I sent a 16800 dial to Ziggy a few months ago and got it relumed. Now I just have to get it in a sub case! It cost $50 plus some postage. Of course, Zig is out of pocket for the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted June 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 Alligoat -- Yes, I hope Ziggy is having alot of fun in the sun while the rest of us toil in the shade. Avitt -- I forgot about Everest. I would prefer to do the work myself, but I will check into that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted June 15, 2007 Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 Kent might even be able to reshape those markers at 6 and 9...It's worth inquiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted June 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 I agree and just did (inquire) Actually, the DRSD dial would need alot more than the index markers. The crown is too narrow and the text in the lower half of the dial is not layed out very well. I do not know if he can do much about that (or better than the original repainter did), but we will see what he thinks. Thanks again for the suggestion, Avitt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted June 15, 2007 Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 Try, Revell Night Color, its cheap and gives a nice Vintage look,creamy and a littlebit sandy like old Tritium... Look here It glows in the dark but not bright..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted June 15, 2007 Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 Tribal, you've got that stuff down to a science I just used some Revell (with a drop of Yellow Ochre) to mod a set of Clark hands... I am still grateful for your original suggestion of Night Color, so long ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted June 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 Tribal -- I remember that and it looks good. Is this the one you applied (slowly) with a pin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted June 15, 2007 Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 Tribal, you've got that stuff down to a science I just used some Revell (with a drop of Yellow Ochre) to mod a set of Clark hands... I am still grateful for your original suggestion of Night Color, so long ago. Thank you Its cheap and looks damm good i think... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted June 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 I agree with Avitt -- Your work looks excellent. But some of us cannot draw a straight line and have trouble keeping the paint inside the lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted June 15, 2007 Report Share Posted June 15, 2007 Tribal -- I remember that and it looks good. Is this the one you applied (slowly) with a pin? yepp, you can see the dial on my 1680 white.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yt74 Posted June 16, 2007 Report Share Posted June 16, 2007 Does anybody know where to get Night Colour in the US? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingkitesurf Posted June 16, 2007 Report Share Posted June 16, 2007 Yep I just took the shot with night color on my MBW DRSD and MBW WSD. Actually I used the stuff without diluting and without ocre. Just straight from the pot with a toothpick. Great results... Best tip ever on RWG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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