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Juggernaut · 9 September 2010, 04:36 AM

I put up a spare dial on the bay after I did a dial exchange on my datejust.
Someone thought there were some stains, so I tried cleaning the surface a bit with some alcohol and Q-tips and eventually, the lettering started coming off!!!

I wish I wouldn't have messed with it. I've pulled the ad...

Is anyone interested in an original but messed up dial for refinishing?
***Where can I sell this thing now?***

Did I mention this:

echau · 9 September 2010, 04:37 AM

pics please

TheVTCGuy · 9 September 2010, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by echau

pics please

Or it didn't happen

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marcinthemiddle · 9 September 2010, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Or it didn't happen

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chris russell · 9 September 2010, 04:47 AM

It has as much value now as a used kleenex. May as well get the idea of 'selling' it out of your mind. Sorry.

TheVTCGuy · 9 September 2010, 04:58 AM

Didn't mean to make fun of your bad situation Juggernaut, sorry you are out some money and don't have a nice dial anymore. I wish you the best, maybe one of our TRF workers can restore it(?). But please do post pics, we can learn from this unfortunate instance.

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wilfreb · 9 September 2010, 05:01 AM

no pics, no nothing.

Juggernaut · 9 September 2010, 05:35 AM

Yeah, I usually love to post photos, but I was so ashamed at my stupidity on this one, that I was embarrassed.

It's certainly a good lesson to learn from. I'm glad this was the SPARE DIAL that I replaced, and that I didn't try alcohol on the new dial.

I always see those aftermarket dials that are refinished genuine Rolex dials...this would be a candidate for one of those....?

Engi · 9 September 2010, 05:38 AM

Never try to clean the dial "at home".

Ciao

Engi

STEELINOX · 9 September 2010, 05:40 AM

Thats alright, but I can beat that with my recent idea to make the dial on my SUB look more "vintage" by zapping it with UV and a magnifying glass while gettinga a tan in my backyard !!!

pz93c · 9 September 2010, 05:43 AM

I'd find a good redialer and do it. That way, you have a spare spare.

Bigboss · 9 September 2010, 05:53 AM

Sorry to hear that you've ruined your dial. Since it's ruined why don't you try to personalize it?

Juggernaut · 9 September 2010, 06:07 AM

First I tried steam cleaning, then came the "great" idea to use alcohol...
I was a bit surprised though that the paint was alcohol-based rather than something more organic like acetone.
But at least I was able to contribute something "not to do" to my friends here at TRF...

vinceching · 9 September 2010, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Juggernaut

Yeah, I usually love to post photos, but I was so ashamed at my stupidity on this one, that I was embarrassed.

It's certainly a good lesson to learn from. I'm glad this was the SPARE DIAL that I replaced, and that I didn't try alcohol on the new dial.

I always see those aftermarket dials that are refinished genuine Rolex dials...this would be a candidate for one of those....?

sell it to someone who didn't want the rolex name on the dial.

dysondiver · 9 September 2010, 06:12 AM

thanks for the heads up , but ,, to be fair , the bit you had a go at does look cleaner

geronimo509 · 9 September 2010, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Juggernaut

First I tried steam cleaning, then came the "great" idea to use alcohol...
I was a bit surprised though that the paint was alcohol-based rather than something more organic like acetone.
But at least I was able to contribute something "not to do" to my friends here at TRF...

As unfortunate it is for you to ruin a dial, others now know that you should never take alcohol to a rolex dial

xxthe_remedyxx · 9 September 2010, 06:12 AM

Just fill it in with a thin black marker, nobody will know the difference on your wrist.

Bigboss · 9 September 2010, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by xxthe_remedyxx

Just fill it in with a thin black marker, nobody will know the difference on your wrist.

Cool idea!

Idle Swede · 9 September 2010, 06:14 AM

I learned many years ago not to waste good alcohol.

Speed · 9 September 2010, 06:17 AM

Paint it black ;-)

Jocke · 9 September 2010, 06:17 AM

Sorry to hear, next time look for some Rodico.

Jocke

BTW. Alcohol is made to drink, it's abuse to use it for something else.

Jocke · 9 September 2010, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Idle Swede

I learned many years ago not to waste good alcohol.

I guess your liver disagree.

Idle Swede · 9 September 2010, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

I guess your liver disagree.

I think my liver is in better shape than yours Jocke.

Idle Swede · 9 September 2010, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juggernaut

I always see those aftermarket dials that are refinished genuine Rolex dials...this would be a candidate for one of those....?

Come to think of it, I have an idea and can use it.

Send it to me and I'll Paypal you 10 bucks.

Jolu · 9 September 2010, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Speed

Paint it black ;-)

Can't see no read door.

Seriously, I would use the rest of the booze and wipe out everything but "ROLEX" - then personalize it with

..............Juggernaut II..............
............Fuhgeddaboudit!...........

or your cool phrase of choice...

OYSTERMANN · 9 September 2010, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

Sorry to hear, next time look for some Rodico.

Jocke

BTW. Alcohol is made to drink, it's abuse to use it for something else.

Would you say that the dial is possible to repair, Jocke, or is it scrap now?

Idle Swede · 9 September 2010, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by OYSTERMANN

Would you say that the dial is possible to repair, Jocke, or is it scrap now?

I'm not Jocke but I can answer your question.

Of course it's possible to have it re-painted but since you can buy them, (any color in good condition) on e-bay and other places for $50 - $100 why bother.

OYSTERMANN · 9 September 2010, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Idle Swede

I'm not Jocke but I can answer your question.

Of course it's possible to have it re-painted but since you can buy them, (any color in good condition) on e-bay and other places for $50 - $100 why bother.

Thanks, Leo - makes perfect sense

kyle L · 9 September 2010, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jolu

Can't see no read door.

Seriously, I would use the rest of the booze and wipe out everything but "ROLEX" - then personalize it with

..............Juggernaut II..............
............Fuhgeddaboudit!...........

or your cool phrase of choice...

Earl · 9 September 2010, 07:07 AM

looks to me that you lifted the lay on fonts or stencils is all. Yes they are gone but, very fixable IMO

9 September 2010, 04:36 AM	#1
Juggernaut "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 901	I ruined a Rolex dial I put up a spare dial on the bay after I did a dial exchange on my datejust. Someone thought there were some stains, so I tried cleaning the surface a bit with some alcohol and Q-tips and eventually, the lettering started coming off!!! I wish I wouldn't have messed with it. I've pulled the ad... Is anyone interested in an original but messed up dial for refinishing? *Where can I sell this thing now?* Did I mention this:

9 September 2010, 04:47 AM	#5
chris russell Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Peterborough, ON Watch: your mouth. Posts: 1,023	It's toast. It has as much value now as a used kleenex. May as well get the idea of 'selling' it out of your mind. Sorry.

9 September 2010, 05:35 AM	#8
Juggernaut "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 901	Yeah, I usually love to post photos, but I was so ashamed at my stupidity on this one, that I was embarrassed. It's certainly a good lesson to learn from. I'm glad this was the SPARE DIAL that I replaced, and that I didn't try alcohol on the new dial. I always see those aftermarket dials that are refinished genuine Rolex dials...this would be a candidate for one of those....? Attached Images

9 September 2010, 05:40 AM	#10
STEELINOX 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,021	Thats alright, but I can beat that with my recent idea to make the dial on my SUB look more "vintage" by zapping it with UV and a magnifying glass while gettinga a tan in my backyard !!! __________________ *Positive Waves Baby* Lug Hole Loyalist / Chamfer Line Inspector INFORTHE WIN SUB-MAH-REEEN-ER ~ !

9 September 2010, 05:53 AM	#12
Bigboss "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: W Location: The answer is 42 Watch: Out! Posts: 524	Sorry to hear that you've ruined your dial. Since it's ruined why don't you try to personalize it? __________________ Cheers, Walter

9 September 2010, 04:37 AM	#2
echau "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 350	pics please

9 September 2010, 04:58 AM	#6
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Didn't mean to make fun of your bad situation Juggernaut, sorry you are out some money and don't have a nice dial anymore. I wish you the best, maybe one of our TRF workers can restore it(?). But please do post pics, we can learn from this unfortunate instance. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 September 2010, 05:01 AM	#7
wilfreb "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 537	no pics, no nothing.

9 September 2010, 05:38 AM	#9
Engi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Everywhere Posts: 1,434	Never try to clean the dial "at home". Ciao Engi

9 September 2010, 05:43 AM	#11
pz93c "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 2,776	I'd find a good redialer and do it. That way, you have a spare spare.

9 September 2010, 06:07 AM	#13
Juggernaut "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 901	First I tried steam cleaning, then came the "great" idea to use alcohol... I was a bit surprised though that the paint was alcohol-based rather than something more organic like acetone. But at least I was able to contribute something "not to do" to my friends here at TRF...

9 September 2010, 06:12 AM	#15
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	thanks for the heads up , but ,, to be fair , the bit you had a go at does look cleaner

9 September 2010, 06:12 AM	#17
xxthe_remedyxx "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: George Location: NYC Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,105	Just fill it in with a thin black marker, nobody will know the difference on your wrist.

9 September 2010, 06:14 AM	#19
Idle Swede Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Leo Location: Boca Raton Posts: 13,820	I learned many years ago not to waste good alcohol.

9 September 2010, 06:17 AM	#20
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Paint it black ;-)

9 September 2010, 06:17 AM	#21
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	Sorry to hear, next time look for some Rodico. Jocke BTW. Alcohol is made to drink, it's abuse to use it for something else. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

9 September 2010, 07:07 AM	#30
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	looks to me that you lifted the lay on fonts or stencils is all. Yes they are gone but, very fixable IMO

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