DemonSlayer Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Apart from Rodico, are there any other good methods to clean a dial of fingerprints and dirt/dust etc. I just recently completed my first ever real mod. I ruined 2 movements and 2 dials in the process but I must say, I am feeling very satisfied Learnt a lot of things doing this and I must say it does feel good after you've completed a project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sssurfer Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Apart from Rodico?????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Rolex recommends a Clean leather buff stick in their technical docs.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemonSlayer Posted September 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Apart from Rodico?????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Why? Because I don't have any Rodico But I'm guessing that is the only safest way to clean the dial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Because I don't have any Rodico But I'm guessing that is the only safest way to clean the dial. You will need it...there is no substitute...that and finger cots to avoid needing it to begin with. Rodico can't get off everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemonSlayer Posted September 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Yes toadtorrent, unfortunately the biggest mistake I made was not wearing anything over my fingers, neither surgical gloves or the finger cots. The dials wouldn't be in the condition that they are in if I had worn either of the two. Looks like surgical gloves are next on my list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Yes toadtorrent, unfortunately the biggest mistake I made was not wearing anything over my fingers, neither surgical gloves or the finger cots. The dials wouldn't be in the condition that they are in if I had worn either of the two. Looks like surgical gloves are next on my list finger cots are fine...make sure if you get gloves they are powder free!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 I use my breath and a fiber optic cloth. Works like a charm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guanaco Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 (edited) How about cleaning the hands? The hands on my Ingy were full of them but I cleaned them a bit with those lint free cloths for lenses and are now acceptable, will Rodico clean them fully? Is there anything else that could do the trick? [/hijack] Edited September 26, 2008 by guanaco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sssurfer Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 @DemonSlayer: R, rodico is on sale by cosusinsuk. They should be not far away from you. And, honestly, rodico works incredibly. @guanaco: a specific tool to clean hands & other parts is a leather or fabric buff stick very like the one mentioned by Logan. In Italian language it is called "cabrone", I don't know its name in English. Have a look here: http://cgi.ebay.it/Cabrone-da-orologiaio-o...oQQcmdZViewItem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guanaco Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Excellent, just what I was looking for. Thanks a lot SSSurfer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemonSlayer Posted October 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 I managed to get some Rodico off the bay. Another question, what is the best method is to hold the rodico when preparing to clean the dial. On a tutorial at RG, a user puts a bit of rodico on the tip of a screwdriver, and then cleans this way. I tried this method on an old spare dial I have, and the tip almost always eventually pierced the Rodico entirely and then scratched the dial! I'm guessing its too risky holding a piece of Rodico with the fingers as I could accidentally touch the dial and then leave another mark. Any suggestions guys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 I'm guessing its too risky holding a piece of Rodico with the fingers as I could accidentally touch the dial and then leave another mark. Any suggestions guys? On the end of some pithwood if you have it...or just put on some finger cots available from a pharmacy and use your fingers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemonSlayer Posted October 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 Thanks toadtorrent. Some really helpful members on this board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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