How would you clean lume on markers? Is it possibile?

[ryaku]

I'm getting soon a genuine dial with some dirty markers and i was wondering what was the best and safest way to clean a little.

It's a gen omega smp black bezel dial, markers are raised (luminova or superluminova, i dunno).

Here u can see what i'm talking about:

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Thanks :?

[RWG Technical]

I have tried to do this, and have had little success...normally I just relume the dial and fix it that way.

The lume is porus and seems like a sponge and once dirty it's hard to get it out.

The only thing I would try is this, with a soft brush (camel hair, or blush brush that the ladies use on their cheeks) use warm water, and some mild handsoap. Lather up the brush, and get the dial wet, and gently scrub it with the brush, you won't damage the dial with a soft brush, I do it all the time on old vintage dials, especially those from a smoker.

If anything is going to get the dirt out, this will, after you are finished washing it, rinse very well, don't dry the dial with a towel, or it will stain, I use a dust blower and blow all the water off before it dries, this way you shouldn't get any stains. If you do see some stains, use Rodico to clean them off.

Good luck.

RG

[ryaku]

Thanks a lot The Zigmeister, i'll have a try in next days though i'm aware it's not a easy task.

At worst i'm shipping to you to have it relumed