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Old 1 July 2013, 01:10 AM   #31
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I use carb clean and a wire brush and then rinse it under boiling water direct from the kettle and then I dry it with sand paper. No dirt at all, anywhere!
I use the same technique and it works
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Old 1 July 2013, 09:26 PM   #32
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I use carb clean and a wire brush and then rinse it under boiling water direct from the kettle and then I dry it with sand paper. No dirt at all, anywhere!


Try some if this:-
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Old 1 July 2013, 09:30 PM   #33
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After a hard days of work i take a shower with the watch and soap it with the soap I use you can see the dirt. After i put it under running water to remove any soap. Wrks everytime
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Old 1 July 2013, 10:53 PM   #34
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What, nobody else uses an industrial sandblaster??
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Old 2 July 2013, 09:24 AM   #35
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What exactly is the definition or an example of "mild" dish soap?
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Old 2 July 2013, 09:33 AM   #36
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Hey my friend LA_LEC

Hello guys!!

Thanks, the write I copy, and the pictures I did!!

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f20/hi-...me-883583.html

So first I get a cup, mix in some warm water and a few drops of dish soap or regular hand soap. I like to use a cup because I can place the watch crown up since I worry about the seals wearing(just me), so the crown isn't submerged.

I let it sit for about five minutes while I prep the sink. I place the "drop rag" just in case I drop the slippery bugger, it doesn't damaged.



Then I grab my toothbrush and the watch and start brushing the bracelet. During warmer weather the water already looks a bit murky from the broken down dirt.
I start from one end of the watch to the other.



Go over the top of the watch the bottom and try and work the bracelet to get some soap inside to the pins and brush well to try and reach the spring bars as best I could, no rough stuff.



Then back in the cup, I stir it around a bit to get the water going for a little soapy rinse.



Then a very thorough warm water rinse, with my hand i wash everything, rotate bezel 4 times.

All spiffy and clean, I think!









I hope you guys enjoy!













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Old 2 July 2013, 09:35 AM   #37
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What exactly is the definition or an example of "mild" dish soap?
It literally says mild or gentle on the bottle.
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Old 2 July 2013, 11:08 AM   #38
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Thanks for the tip. I haven't studied up on my soap labels.
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I always use Dawn dish soap.
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