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17 January 2010, 03:36 PM | #1 |
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red Sub 1680 serial number preservation
Hi all,
firstly a big shout out of THANKS to all of you for all the invaluable info provided on this forum......... my question is with regards to the reference numbers between lugs. I have a 1971 Red Sub with a wee bit of rust spots/ battle scars. Is there anything I could do to preserve/ restore this part of the case ?? any help would be appreciated !!!! Photos as attached for your reference rgds Mark |
17 January 2010, 03:37 PM | #2 |
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17 January 2010, 03:43 PM | #3 |
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Cheers Paul !
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18 January 2010, 12:45 AM | #4 |
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Put it on the tech forum for Bob Ridley.
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18 January 2010, 12:53 AM | #5 |
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Yup. Bob is fantastic.
Some of his greatest hits... http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ghlight=ridley http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ghlight=ridley http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ghlight=ridley http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ghlight=ridley |
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18 January 2010, 08:16 PM | #7 |
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Thanks for the "heads Up" Beaumont and TheDude
I might do that. Hi Sgthuff Pleased to meet you ! |
19 January 2010, 05:19 AM | #8 |
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Yes, I believe Bob would apply a special solution to stop the corrosion. He can service it at the same time, as he is one of the best.
What ever you do, don't let someone re-engrave the #'s. Jeff |
19 January 2010, 07:14 PM | #9 |
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Thanks RLX- Lvr.
not even with Laser engraving ? |
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