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Fchernyak · 27 June 2019, 08:12 AM

I got my sd43 on Friday and today I noticed little stains on the end links from what seems to be left over smudge from the stickers. I tried just regular water and scrubbing with my hand but looks like it still there. Any recommendations on how to clean that off?

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CharlesN · 27 June 2019, 08:13 AM

It looks like the plastic protection is still on there.

Tools · 27 June 2019, 08:14 AM

Acetone, Goo Gone, Finger Polish Remover, the list is long...

cdmorenot · 27 June 2019, 08:14 AM

That looks like a greasy spot. Try Dawn.

I always wash my watches with Dawn. Tough angle to get in there with your finger. Try soaking corner of bounty with dawn and get it in there.

If it’s glue residue, baby oil or citrus oil.

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CharlesN · 27 June 2019, 08:16 AM

Lighter fuel is good ... BUT Don't get it near any seals.

Fchernyak · 27 June 2019, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdmorenot

That looks like a greasy spot. Try Dawn.

I always wash my watches with Dawn. Tough angle to get in there with your finger. Try soaking corner of bounty with dawn and get it in there.

If it’s glue residue, baby oil or citrus oil.

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Seems like it might be glue residue although it’s not sticky. I’ll probably try the dawn and bounty. Thanks

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Fchernyak · 27 June 2019, 08:18 AM

And it’s on both endlinks. The 12 o’clock side and 6 o’clock side

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Fchernyak · 27 June 2019, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CharlesN

It looks like the plastic protection is still on there.

I assure you it’s not

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Crazy Lugs · 27 June 2019, 08:21 AM

A few drops of blue dawn and some water. Nothing else should touch your watch, IMHO.

CharlesN · 27 June 2019, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fchernyak

I assure you it’s not

Are you near your AD ? Ask them to clean it up for you.

Fchernyak · 27 June 2019, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by CharlesN

Are you near your AD ? Ask them to clean it up for you.

It’s late today already but ye I guess I can stop by during the week

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Dennisoul · 27 June 2019, 03:13 PM

Some fairy washing up liquid and warm water in a bowl....just give it a light wash with the solution and rinse in Luke warm water.

csaltphoto · 27 June 2019, 03:48 PM

Could just let it wear off. I got my sub in nearly unworn condition and it was a 7 year old watch. Still had sticker glue in places. That has work off but scratches have replaced it.

Macnavara · 27 June 2019, 07:38 PM

[QUOTE=cdmorenot;9759078]That looks like a greasy spot. Try Dawn.

I always wash my watches with Dawn. Tough angle to get in there with your finger. Try soaking corner of bounty with dawn and get it in there.

Who is this Dawn you talk so fondly of

Monte Cristo · 27 June 2019, 07:39 PM

Just consider them bikini tan lines

Seibei · 27 June 2019, 07:47 PM

Might want to give it a cycle or two in the dishwasher, to get rid if any glue residue.

Andad · 27 June 2019, 08:03 PM

I use WD 40.

CharlesN · 27 June 2019, 09:00 PM

For members in the UK and much of Europe DAWN liquid is very similar to FAIRY liquid.

Both are made by Proctor & Gamble

SearChart · 27 June 2019, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by CharlesN

Are you near your AD ? Ask them to clean it up for you.

What about tap water and soap? Does one really need an AD to clean their watch these days?

Washing up liquid is very good at removing greasy stains

CharlesN · 27 June 2019, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

What about tap water and soap? Does one really need an AD to clean their watch these days?

Washing up liquid is very good at removing greasy stains

If the watch is from an AD I think it is the responsibility and should be part of the service to supply it in total pristine condition.

SearChart · 27 June 2019, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by CharlesN

If the watch is from an AD I think it is the responsibility and should be part of the service to supply it in total pristine condition.

I agree with it having to leave the store in pristine condition. But we're talking about some sticker stain, bit sad if one has to go back to a store for that, if all it needs is a good scrub...

CharlesN · 27 June 2019, 09:18 PM

Its just that some of the AD’s are getting away with not showing and giving the proper care and attention to detail that they should be.
I did say earlier that if the AD was close by the OP could pop in and get them to do the job properly as it should have been in the first instance

mmmmp · 27 June 2019, 10:56 PM

Goo Gone is *designed* specifically for this task. One or two 'swipes' and then a quick soap and water wash and you'll be in Phat City. (As the kids say.)

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DoctorA · 27 June 2019, 11:16 PM

I wouldn’t mess with chemicals on my Rolex!!!
Take it to your AD and have them take care of it! At least it’s their responsibility of anything goes wrong!

offrdmania · 27 June 2019, 11:44 PM

I use dish soap with a soft tooth brush and rubbing alcohol on a Q-tip on my watches all the time and have never had an issue. The alcohol will take the stickum residue right off. Its stainless, you cant hurt it unless you are somehow using sandpaper or something.

iheartrolexx · 28 June 2019, 12:07 AM

googone

fsprow · 28 June 2019, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by iheartrolexx

googone

Will do the job perfectly. Then a little soap and water.

Fchernyak · 28 June 2019, 04:07 AM

Update. Cleaned it myself. Rubbed a little harder with sink water a little hand soap and my fingers. Came right off

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SearChart · 28 June 2019, 04:15 AM

skkali168 · 28 June 2019, 04:30 AM

That’s crazy!! Wow

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27 June 2019, 08:12 AM	#1
Fchernyak "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Franklin Location: Brooklyn Watch: Rolex Posts: 627	Marks from stickers on the end links I got my sd43 on Friday and today I noticed little stains on the end links from what seems to be left over smudge from the stickers. I tried just regular water and scrubbing with my hand but looks like it still there. Any recommendations on how to clean that off? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 June 2019, 08:13 AM	#2
CharlesN "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The UK Watch: I love them all. Posts: 1,860	It looks like the plastic protection is still on there. __________________ Regards, CharlesN Member of the IWJG.

27 June 2019, 08:14 AM	#3
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27 June 2019, 08:14 AM	#4
cdmorenot 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Carlos. Location: NNJ - MDE Watch: = Want them all. Posts: 3,697	Marks from stickers on the end links That looks like a greasy spot. Try Dawn. I always wash my watches with Dawn. Tough angle to get in there with your finger. Try soaking corner of bounty with dawn and get it in there. If it’s glue residue, baby oil or citrus oil. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ \| Breguet \| Cartier \| Casio \| Hublot \| IWC \| Omega \| Rolex \| Seiko \|

27 June 2019, 08:16 AM	#5
CharlesN "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The UK Watch: I love them all. Posts: 1,860	Lighter fuel is good ... BUT Don't get it near any seals. __________________ Regards, CharlesN Member of the IWJG.

27 June 2019, 08:18 AM	#7
Fchernyak "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Franklin Location: Brooklyn Watch: Rolex Posts: 627	And it’s on both endlinks. The 12 o’clock side and 6 o’clock side Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 June 2019, 08:21 AM	#9
Crazy Lugs "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: USA Posts: 855	A few drops of blue dawn and some water. Nothing else should touch your watch, IMHO.

27 June 2019, 03:13 PM	#12
Dennisoul "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Andy Location: Scotland Watch: 16570 Polar Posts: 1,085	Some fairy washing up liquid and warm water in a bowl....just give it a light wash with the solution and rinse in Luke warm water.

27 June 2019, 03:48 PM	#13
csaltphoto "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: US Watch: sub Posts: 2,429	Could just let it wear off. I got my sub in nearly unworn condition and it was a 7 year old watch. Still had sticker glue in places. That has work off but scratches have replaced it.

27 June 2019, 07:38 PM	#14
Macnavara "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 2,355	[QUOTE=cdmorenot;9759078]That looks like a greasy spot. Try Dawn. I always wash my watches with Dawn. Tough angle to get in there with your finger. Try soaking corner of bounty with dawn and get it in there. Who is this Dawn you talk so fondly of __________________ Exp2 \| Exp1 \| BLNR \| SD43 \| DSSD \| 16710 \| Ak \| 116505 \| 116610 \| 16610 \| 16700 \| Yacht-Master \| 116710 LN \| 126710 BLRO mk1 & mk2 \| 116500LN \| 126610LN \| 126710 GRNR

27 June 2019, 07:39 PM	#15
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27 June 2019, 07:47 PM	#16
Seibei Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New Zealand Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,630	Might want to give it a cycle or two in the dishwasher, to get rid if any glue residue.

27 June 2019, 08:03 PM	#17
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	I use WD 40. __________________ E

27 June 2019, 09:00 PM	#18
CharlesN "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The UK Watch: I love them all. Posts: 1,860	For members in the UK and much of Europe DAWN liquid is very similar to FAIRY liquid. Both are made by Proctor & Gamble __________________ Regards, CharlesN Member of the IWJG.

27 June 2019, 09:18 PM	#22
CharlesN "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The UK Watch: I love them all. Posts: 1,860	Its just that some of the AD’s are getting away with not showing and giving the proper care and attention to detail that they should be. I did say earlier that if the AD was close by the OP could pop in and get them to do the job properly as it should have been in the first instance __________________ Regards, CharlesN Member of the IWJG.

27 June 2019, 10:56 PM	#23
mmmmp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Mark P Location: Toronto Watch: SS Wimbledon DJ41 Posts: 2,046	Goo Gone is designed specifically for this task. One or two 'swipes' and then a quick soap and water wash and you'll be in Phat City. (As the kids say.) Sent from my SM-A520W using Tapatalk

27 June 2019, 11:16 PM	#24
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,545	I wouldn’t mess with chemicals on my Rolex!!! Take it to your AD and have them take care of it! At least it’s their responsibility of anything goes wrong! __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

27 June 2019, 11:44 PM	#25
offrdmania 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 5,998	I use dish soap with a soft tooth brush and rubbing alcohol on a Q-tip on my watches all the time and have never had an issue. The alcohol will take the stickum residue right off. Its stainless, you cant hurt it unless you are somehow using sandpaper or something. __________________ TRF Member 11738

28 June 2019, 12:07 AM	#26
iheartrolexx Banned Join Date: May 2019 Location: 215 Posts: 470	googone

28 June 2019, 04:07 AM	#28
Fchernyak "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Franklin Location: Brooklyn Watch: Rolex Posts: 627	Update. Cleaned it myself. Rubbed a little harder with sink water a little hand soap and my fingers. Came right off Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 June 2019, 04:30 AM	#30
skkali168 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Real Name: RP Location: irvine Watch: 116689 Posts: 1,222	That’s crazy!! Wow Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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