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Old 22 February 2016, 01:39 AM   #31
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I wouldn't use a magic eraser at all, it is abrasive and acts almost like wet sanding. It may change the finish of the steel.
Are you sure? I've used it to remove rubber tire marks on my exotic cars never even had an issue with the clear coat or flake in the paint and surely that is more sensitive to swirl marks and abrasion than 904 stainless and sapphire crystal. I'm talking about the little very soft foam you dip in water
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Old 22 February 2016, 01:42 AM   #32
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Old 22 February 2016, 01:47 AM   #33
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Old 22 February 2016, 01:47 AM   #34
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Done this loads,I use warm soapy water and a nail brush.
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Old 22 February 2016, 10:25 AM   #35
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Mineral spirits and a rag, then rinse off with water. Problem solved.
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Old 22 February 2016, 10:38 AM   #36
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Sue the heck out for the RSC bill. This is why you need a legal plan. I have a legal plan through work. It is $20 a month and it is worth every penny.



I'd try soaking in water and dawn overnight and a toothbrush in the am. If that doesn't I would move on to the other suggestions.
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Old 22 February 2016, 11:05 AM   #37
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If your thinking of replacing the bezel and crystal anyway, try some methylated spirits on a rag, then rinse it after of course with water.


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Or drink some non-methylated spirits and it won't be so obvious.

Generally speaking lighter weight solvent are milder. Try first methanol, then propanol (IPA) and then acetone as first shots for solvents. You might try just your thumb or finger nail to see if you can get the spray spots to break free. More aggressive solvents would be benzene and toluene.
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Old 22 February 2016, 11:21 AM   #38
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Try Goo Gone . http://googone.com/Home.aspx

Works on most overspray, non abrasive and washes off. Varsol works well also. That's presuming its overspray on the surface and has not been etched by something in the paint.
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Old 22 February 2016, 11:45 AM   #39
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You can just keep on washing it and using your fingernails on the paint. It will eventually come off. Last summer I did an overhead staining job as a volunteer and got a TON of oil-based brown stain specks on my Sub. Having painted with my watch in the past, I was not too worried about it, but this stain held on very tightly compared to the latex paint on the walls of my house. I still find a few little spots of stain, but I just gave it time and it eventually wore away. No need to get too crazy with solvents and such.
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Old 22 February 2016, 02:56 PM   #40
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I would try wax first. It will not harm bezel and dial.
I suggest Kit carnauba car wax (best consistency). Probably have to go to Autozone or O'reilly's to find. And Viva paper towels, they are softer and do not have threads.
Rub the wax into the paper towel first, to prevent wax build up on the crevises. (semi chrome may work as well)
If that is not strong enough a car rubbing compond should take it off. (use same method)
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Old 22 February 2016, 03:12 PM   #41
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I wouldn't go crazy over those specks. Stick to your usual (gentle) washing routine for the time being. I bet they'll come off with a little time.
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Old 22 February 2016, 03:26 PM   #42
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Leave it, and tell everyone it's ink spray from a giant squid you had to defeat in an epic, hands vs. tentacle-and-beak undersea battle using nothing more than your wits and dive knife when in the darkest depths where only Sea Dwellers dare go it mistook you for an easy-prey, baby sperm whale and it paid for it with it's life.

Or, you could just keep picking at it. Either way, it'll eventually wear off.
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Old 22 February 2016, 03:35 PM   #43
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Advise needed - Sea-Dweller got sprayed with paint

I get gelcoat overspray on my sub all the time. Qtip with some nail polish remover cleans it right up.
These watches are a lot more robust than a lot of people give them credit for.


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Old 22 February 2016, 05:16 PM   #44
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I've had paint on my sub many times, it finds its way off.

New Razor will take it right off the crystal easy as can be.

Bezel is the tricky part but it will come off.

Steel parts are no problem
don't use anything and don't do anything and just wear it. It will come off on it's own. Mine has had paint on it many times and it always comes off eventually.
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Old 22 February 2016, 05:41 PM   #45
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Leave it, and tell everyone it's ink spray from a giant squid you had to defeat in an epic, hands vs. tentacle-and-beak undersea battle using nothing more than your wits and dive knife when in the darkest depths where only Sea Dwellers dare go it mistook you for an easy-prey, baby sperm whale and it paid for it with it's life.

Or, you could just keep picking at it. Either way, it'll eventually wear off.
Have to give this response a 'Like'

My dad's bugged by the stains. I too felt it should go away by itself and not heck too much about it. It was also recently RSC serviced (> 2yrs) so going RSC again seems a little too often.
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Old 22 February 2016, 06:09 PM   #46
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Sue the heck out for the RSC bill. This is why you need a legal plan. I have a legal plan through work. It is $20 a month and it is worth every penny.
I really hope that is a joke?!
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Old 22 February 2016, 07:33 PM   #47
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Leave it, and tell everyone it's ink spray from a giant squid you had to defeat in an epic, hands vs. tentacle-and-beak undersea battle using nothing more than your wits and dive knife when in the darkest depths where only Sea Dwellers dare go it mistook you for an easy-prey, baby sperm whale and it paid for it with it's life.
This! LoL....
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Old 22 February 2016, 08:02 PM   #48
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Use this. Whenever my car get covered with paint dust. This and water sprayer = problem solved
http://www.amazon.com/Docooler-Magic...ds=3m+clay+bar
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Leave it, and tell everyone it's ink spray from a giant squid you had to defeat in an epic, hands vs. tentacle-and-beak undersea battle using nothing more than your wits and dive knife when in the darkest depths where only Sea Dwellers dare go it mistook you for an easy-prey, baby sperm whale and it paid for it with it's life.

Or, you could just keep picking at it. Either way, it'll eventually wear off.
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