Adrian-VTA
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Post by Adrian-VTA on Feb 25, 2015 6:08:09 GMT -8
This looked otherwise clean -
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jringo8769
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Post by jringo8769 on Feb 25, 2015 7:53:24 GMT -8
the ultrasonic is the only way to properly clean a band....i used to think i could clean one till i got mine...i use it on every band since and all i use is white vinegar and they turn out great too and very reasonable cost too...God Bless John
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Post by 69ChevelleSS on Feb 25, 2015 8:01:40 GMT -8
EWWW . . . . the "black cloud" reminded me of an SBD!  |
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Post by trandy on Feb 25, 2015 8:40:13 GMT -8
Wow....I have a small ultrasonic....it does a good job of cleaning my bracelets....and yes...looks can be deceiving.
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Post by madeofducktape on Feb 25, 2015 9:44:50 GMT -8
Reminds me that I've been needing to clean my bracelet. Never heard of using white vinegar. I assume its safe to use on all stainless parts?
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Post by toxicavenger on Feb 25, 2015 12:37:04 GMT -8
Question, when you use a ultrasonic cleaner does it strip all the lubrication out of the bracelet to the pint where it rattles? Because I have had to lubricate some of my bracelet's to make them bearable.
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Post by sdoocms on Feb 25, 2015 13:13:10 GMT -8
Reminds me that I've been needing to clean my bracelet. Never heard of using white vinegar. I assume its safe to use on all stainless parts? Vinegar is acetic acid. It is also used as an ingredient in the stop bath used in black and white photography. If it were me I would test it before using it on a 40 year old bracelet. |
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Post by siralan on Feb 25, 2015 13:50:28 GMT -8
I bought this watch 2nd hand, knowing that I'd be able to buy parts to restore the worn case parts. When it arrived, I re-sized the bracelet and wore it a couple of times.  Then I decided to strip it down and work out what parts I needed. I was horrified with what I found ....      scary stuff ............... |
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Post by sdoocms on Feb 25, 2015 14:00:15 GMT -8
I bought this watch 2nd hand, knowing that I'd be able to buy parts to restore the worn case parts. When it arrived, I re-sized the bracelet and wore it a couple of times. Then I decided to strip it down and work out what parts I needed. I was horrified with what I found .... scary stuff ............... Surely you saved some of that DNA for scientific research! |
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jringo8769
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Post by jringo8769 on Feb 25, 2015 17:28:43 GMT -8
well i have used it on all of my watches and have seen not ill effects...but i do not leave it soaking for days ....you could cut it by 50% dilute it with water ...it really cleans and the stainless is very tough stuff too...i would not use vinegar on dials or anything with a painted surface...or with plastic...if in doubt...test it on a small area... Reminds me that I've been needing to clean my bracelet. Never heard of using white vinegar. I assume its safe to use on all stainless parts? Vinegar is acetic acid. It is also used as an ingredient in the stop bath used in black and white photography. If it were me I would test it before using it on a 40 year old bracelet. |
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jringo8769
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Post by jringo8769 on Feb 25, 2015 17:29:57 GMT -8
well i have never seen any watch that dirty looks like the previous owner really loved wearing that watch I bought this watch 2nd hand, knowing that I'd be able to buy parts to restore the worn case parts. When it arrived, I re-sized the bracelet and wore it a couple of times. Then I decided to strip it down and work out what parts I needed. I was horrified with what I found .... scary stuff ............... |
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Post by Benchdweller on Feb 25, 2015 17:47:55 GMT -8
I bought this watch 2nd hand, knowing that I'd be able to buy parts to restore the worn case parts. When it arrived, I re-sized the bracelet and wore it a couple of times. Then I decided to strip it down and work out what parts I needed. I was horrified with what I found .... scary stuff ...............  That's just vile. Jubilee bracelets with hollow inner links also do a good job of trapping years worth of sweat, hairs and DNA and its shocking to see some of the muck that comes out of them. I think I need to take a shower now... |
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Post by docmac88 on Feb 25, 2015 18:35:08 GMT -8
In this case G stands for Grot Shock!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2015 18:45:29 GMT -8
That watch was obviously owned by a manure farmer :puke:
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Post by toxicavenger on Feb 26, 2015 11:16:29 GMT -8
I bought this watch 2nd hand, knowing that I'd be able to buy parts to restore the worn case parts. When it arrived, I re-sized the bracelet and wore it a couple of times. Then I decided to strip it down and work out what parts I needed. I was horrified with what I found .... scary stuff ............... The few G-shocks I haved owned and taken apart over the years have all looked like this. I think the tolerances are so close on the case it is to hard to get water in there to keep it clean when in the shower. Maybe a water pick could work on them but I don't know. |
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Post by siralan on Feb 26, 2015 12:05:35 GMT -8
Just to reassure readers that my G-Shock did clean up (in a combination of ultrasonic bath and ultrasonic toothbrush)   and looks pretty much like new now  |
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jringo8769
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Post by jringo8769 on Feb 26, 2015 12:15:21 GMT -8
wow...it looks like new again....great work
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