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     Iamguynoir New member Username: Iamguynoir Post Number: 2 Registered: 12-2006 Rating: N/A |
I forgot to ask this is my last post. I am wondering if it is worthwhile to try and clean the face of a vintage watch with a q-tip and alcohol? Has anyone tried this? Thx, Guy | ||
| Gregb New member Username: Gregb Post Number: 9 Registered: 10-2006 Rating: N/A |
Old dial finishes are very fragile and alcohol will absolutely, positively destroy the dial. It will remove the top lacquer coat and the printing almost immediately. Additionally, using Q-tips will leave microscopic cotton fibers under every applied dial marker (if the dial has any) that are difficult to extricate. For a painted dial, the usual methods of cleaning are gently rubbing off dirt with Rodico (a sticky clay available at watch supply stores) or brushing gently with a dial brush. A more aggressive, but riskier cleaning method for badly stained dials is to use Efferdent or another similar denture cleaning solution for a couple of minutes. Be careful.. too long and you'll remove the dial finish. On silvered dials (usually found on older watches), you can use a paste of Cream of Tartar mixed with a few drops of water to carefully clean and brighten the dial. Good luck! |