Ben Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 Hi, I've done some searching but so far all I can find are great pictures of vintage dials, but no explanation on how you have achieved the look of the dial, so if someone could shed some light I would be eternally grateful. Thanks Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blade007 Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 not directly related but have you tried dipping it in coke overnight or a couple of nights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted August 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 I've not done anything yet, I had heard of tea bags, smoke and the like but was unsure of how to actually do this to the dial, so should I just pour some coke into a cup and leave the dial in it for a while? has anyone tried this what sort of results am I likely to get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 I have re-lumed the markers with a slightly yellower coloured lume, and sprayed the dial with Humbrol matt varnish. That works quite well IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blade007 Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 (edited) here is a good thread about aging metal in general. perhaps this may be of some help example pic attached There are many reciepes out there. For the little you have to do, just a couple of [censored]s, now do not laugh but put the [censored]s in urine, dogs, or cats or your own. Dip them in and then let them dry. Couple of days they will tarnish etc. The acids in the urine will work to make the tarnish. Old days they use to use horse manure. http://www.artmetal.com/blog/lostheart/200...d_a_nice_patina Edited August 8, 2008 by blade007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted August 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 thanks for the advice everyone, I think I will try dipping it in coke overnight, simply because that's all I have on hand at the minute, if it works i will try and get some pictures for you all. however if anyone else has some advice let me know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raijor Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 I have used coffee to stain the lume markers and it worked well. I left rep Sub dial sitting in the remains of a coffee in the bottom of a cup for a few hours. It did give the dial an aged look. The coke ides sounds good as well. I have read of members aging Sub bezels by soaking them in bleach. Good luck and do post the results. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blade007 Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 make sure your watch is waterproof before leaving it in coke overnight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 I would recommend against using Coke as it is likely to damage the paint. Try matte varnish, shellac, tea, coffee or, 1 of my favorites, a diluted iodine solution. I would recommend doing some testing on scrap pieces before you attack your dial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightstroker Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 Try leaving it out in the open for about 15-20 years....I hear that works really well....results are very convincing.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Carl Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 Nanuq is the expert on this entire topic so hopefully he will chime in. He has given a lot of good advice to those of us who warp toward the vintage Rolex stuff. Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blade007 Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 opps, i misread, i thought u were looking to age the watch case, aka the metal body. I hadnt realised you were after aging the DIAL.. hence my reply about again metal. as for the dial.. coke might just dissolve the whole thing.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir-Lancelot Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 DOH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted August 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 good thing I'm too lazy and never got round to dipping the dial in the coke, however I might try the coke or urine on the case and get some dregs of coffee and let the dial sit in it for a while, but if Nanuq can shed some light that would be great aswell thanks everyone so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balosch Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 Well, I tried it to a Vinatge-PAM but it might work for RLX aswell. I put mine into the microwave for 30-60 sec and later pit it for 4 minutes below the grill in that microwave! Now it looks real nice and aged.... but not damaged! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir-Lancelot Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 Well, I tried it to a Vinatge-PAM but it might work for RLX aswell. I put mine into the microwave for 30-60 sec and later pit it for 4 minutes below the grill in that microwave! Now it looks real nice and aged.... but not damaged! Pictures please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drop Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 I tried tea but the process was extremely time consuming and the results were a bit dissapointing... but easy to remedy with some clean water if you make a mistake - washes right off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 I would go for reluming the markers and matte varnish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmt Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 Urine may have a nice effect on the hands. I may try that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 This is how it looks with vintage Lume and Varnish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Dude.....don't know about the ageing of the dial....but after reading the responses here....am gonna swear off coke for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Urine may have a nice effect on the hands. I may try that. Yes and [censored] gives a nice brownish color to the markers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blade007 Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 ummm this thread reminds me of: "2 girls 1 cup" video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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