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nagano2125 · 9 April 2013, 06:28 AM

Anyone ever clean their SS with rubbing alcohol? I had a small amt of tree sap on my bracelet so I wiped it off with some rubbing alcohol. For the job done, now I can't tell if the SS has some discoloration. It shouldn't but I'm not certain

LA_LEC · 9 April 2013, 06:35 AM

Soap and water. Nothing else is needed really.

nagano2125 · 9 April 2013, 06:38 AM

I know but sap doesn't come off with soap and water.

Monobrow · 9 April 2013, 06:50 AM

I would put my pee wee in the hands of an axe murderer brandishing a pair of scissors before rubbing a 9k watch with acidic substances.

Invest in some Veraet. its not cheap, but neither should you be.

Rodentman · 9 April 2013, 06:53 AM

I don't think that alcohol would stain SS. If there is some alcohol residue try washing that off with soap and water.

nagano2125 · 9 April 2013, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monobrow

I would put my pee wee in the hands of an axe murderer brandishing a pair of scissors before rubbing a 9k watch with acidic substances.

Invest in some Veraet. its not cheap, but neither should you be.

Funny... However it's more of a base than acid. Thus it's not an acidic substance. Now sit down and let the grown ups talk hahaha

It's actually fine I think it was a reflection the sun was
Giving it. And I washed it immediately after applying the isopropyl to it.

bscepter · 9 April 2013, 07:02 AM

a sub is designed to keep out water, not alcohol, which is "thinner" than water.

nixx · 9 April 2013, 07:02 AM

I use it all the time to get oils off watches... it works great- especially on DLC coatings. (removes oils that can darken the finish).

Monobrow · 9 April 2013, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nagano2125

Funny... However it's more of a base than acid. Thus it's not an acidic substance. Now sit down and let the grown ups talk hahaha

It's actually fine I think it was a reflection the sun was
Giving it. And I washed it immediately after applying the isopropyl to it.

I tried once with a bottle of bud, but all it did was attract Bees and make my hand smell funny.

Was it the wrong brand or maybe Bud lite would work better?

nagano2125 · 9 April 2013, 07:27 AM

It was running alcohol and used it only in bottom of
Bracelet.

Dr. Robert · 9 April 2013, 07:29 AM

Soap & water to clean.....for SS, a little Brasso to shine it up.

Rashid.bk · 9 April 2013, 07:51 AM

No, soap and water. "if" by chance alcohol gets in contact with any of the seals it will eventually deteriorate them(prolonged usage).
My watch comes out squeaky clean after a shower and even more so after a swim session, of which I then rinse thoroughly with a dab of soap and copious amounts of water.

Better products out there than alcohol.

mmmmp · 9 April 2013, 08:18 AM

Tree sap is almost impossible to remove w/soap and water. I would have done the same as you. Your eatch will be fine

Ardalan · 9 April 2013, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by la_lec

soap and water. Nothing else is needed really.

+1

nagano2125 · 9 April 2013, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmmmp

Tree sap is almost impossible to remove w/soap and water. I would have done the same as you. Your eatch will be fine

Glad someone read my original post, hahahaha.

Relax people. Alcohol only touched metal. No where near case! Saps off. Clasp end of bracelet looks same as from day I bought it.

77T · 9 April 2013, 08:30 AM

If you use isopropyl alcohol sparingly on a bracelet it prolly did a good job. I would not use it over denatured alcohol because of the stabilizers and perfume oils in isopropyl.

As others mentioned, don't use it around the case...

Tools · 9 April 2013, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nagano2125

It was running alcohol and used it only in bottom of
Bracelet.

It is not physically possible for rubbing alcohol to affect the stainless steel of your Rolex or the sapphire crystal or the nitryl gaskets....

I don't think that some of the folks really know what they are talking about...

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submariner66 · 9 April 2013, 08:33 AM

I would use a rag dampened with a small amount of paint thinner or contractor desolvit, can't tell if your USA based as I'm on tap talk.

ecsub44 · 9 April 2013, 10:38 AM

Stainless Steel == Steel without Stain

porschejeff · 9 April 2013, 10:59 AM

I got tree sap on the hood of a black Jaguar that I used to drive. I was told to try vodka (for the alcohol content). It didn't do much. I used rubbing alcohol on the hood and it works very well to remove sap. If I could do it to the paint of a jaguar without any paint damage, it surely couldn't hurt a SS rolex. I did put some wax on the car immediately after.

rmfnla · 9 April 2013, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

No, soap and water. "if" by chance alcohol gets in contact with any of the seals it will eventually deteriorate them(prolonged usage).My watch comes out squeaky clean after a shower and even more so after a swim session, of which I then rinse thoroughly with a dab of soap and copious amounts of water.

Better products out there than alcohol.

No it won't, and you really shouldn't post about things you obviously know nothing about.

rmfnla · 9 April 2013, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nagano2125

Anyone ever clean their SS with rubbing alcohol? I had a small amt of tree sap on my bracelet so I wiped it off with some rubbing alcohol. For the job done, now I can't tell if the SS has some discoloration. It shouldn't but I'm not certain

Alcohol won't hurt (or discolor) SS but WD40 is the best for sap removal.

Follow up with soap and water and you are good to go!

SUBversive · 9 April 2013, 11:47 AM

You can lick off Maple syrup.

Clutch Cargo · 9 April 2013, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmfnla

WD40 is the best for sap removal.

Do you think Goo Gone would work too? It's petroleum based. I've used it for many things around the house, but never a watch.

ledas1 · 9 April 2013, 11:59 AM

....and chocolate.

JohnBoy · 9 April 2013, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monobrow

I tried once with a bottle of bud, but all it did was attract Bees and make my hand smell funny.

Was it the wrong brand or maybe Bud lite would work better?

Bees? 'Funny' smell? When I last tried that, there were no bees, and I thought the other was...well......just my usual aftershave(?). But I'd be up to try again to verify!

To OP, yeah, I'd keep the isoproply away from the seals, but it will have no effect on the any of the various watch metals.

andpassport · 9 April 2013, 12:43 PM

It can discolor the bracelet. What a nasty response by Richard! Are u kidding?

Widows Son · 9 April 2013, 12:54 PM

In the bathroom I'll sometimes use liquid face cleaner on the crystals of my watch to remove smudges. I'd imagine that it's got a fair amount of alcohol in it. If it doesn't hurt your skin, I'd surmise it won't hurt your watch.

rmfnla · 9 April 2013, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andpassport

It can discolor the bracelet. What a nasty response by Richard! Are u kidding?

Sorry; didn't mean to sound "nasty", but rubbing alcohol will not discolor stainless steel.

Niceness is important, but accuracy counts, too...

rmfnla · 9 April 2013, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clutch Cargo

Do you think Goo Gone would work too? It's petroleum based. I've used it for many things around the house, but never a watch.

Goo Gone will do the job, and it will not harm the seals, either.

I would still do a soap and water rinse to remove the petroleum smell.

9 April 2013, 06:28 AM	#1
nagano2125 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Crazytown Posts: 228	Clean with rubbing alcohol. Anyone ever clean their SS with rubbing alcohol? I had a small amt of tree sap on my bracelet so I wiped it off with some rubbing alcohol. For the job done, now I can't tell if the SS has some discoloration. It shouldn't but I'm not certain

9 April 2013, 06:35 AM	#2
LA_LEC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,793	Soap and water. Nothing else is needed really. __________________ 16610 ♛ 16610LV ♛ 214270 MK2 "Life is far too short not to wear a Rolex!"

9 April 2013, 06:50 AM	#4
Monobrow "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: UK Watch: 116610LV "Hulk" Posts: 140	I would put my pee wee in the hands of an axe murderer brandishing a pair of scissors before rubbing a 9k watch with acidic substances. Invest in some Veraet. its not cheap, but neither should you be. __________________ "You are betting looking, funnier and tougher than cage fighters when you wear a Rolex"

9 April 2013, 07:02 AM	#7
bscepter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Patrick Location: Omaha Watch: 16610 Submariner Posts: 948	a sub is designed to keep out water, not alcohol, which is "thinner" than water. __________________ 2009 16610 Submariner Date 1971 1601 Datejust 1966 Omega Seamaster 1965 Vulcain Voyager Chronograph

9 April 2013, 07:29 AM	#11
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,248	Soap & water to clean.....for SS, a little Brasso to shine it up. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

9 April 2013, 06:38 AM	#3
nagano2125 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Crazytown Posts: 228	I know but sap doesn't come off with soap and water.

9 April 2013, 06:53 AM	#5
Rodentman Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: ACCT CLOSED Location: - Posts: 1,497	I don't think that alcohol would stain SS. If there is some alcohol residue try washing that off with soap and water.

9 April 2013, 07:02 AM	#8
nixx "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Berkshire UK Posts: 57	I use it all the time to get oils off watches... it works great- especially on DLC coatings. (removes oils that can darken the finish).

9 April 2013, 07:27 AM	#10
nagano2125 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Crazytown Posts: 228	It was running alcohol and used it only in bottom of Bracelet.

9 April 2013, 07:51 AM	#12
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	No, soap and water. "if" by chance alcohol gets in contact with any of the seals it will eventually deteriorate them(prolonged usage). My watch comes out squeaky clean after a shower and even more so after a swim session, of which I then rinse thoroughly with a dab of soap and copious amounts of water. Better products out there than alcohol.

9 April 2013, 08:18 AM	#13
mmmmp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Mark P Location: Toronto Watch: SS Wimbledon DJ41 Posts: 2,046	Tree sap is almost impossible to remove w/soap and water. I would have done the same as you. Your eatch will be fine

9 April 2013, 08:30 AM	#16
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,015	If you use isopropyl alcohol sparingly on a bracelet it prolly did a good job. I would not use it over denatured alcohol because of the stabilizers and perfume oils in isopropyl. As others mentioned, don't use it around the case... __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

9 April 2013, 08:33 AM	#18
submariner66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: John Location: New Jersey Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,139	I would use a rag dampened with a small amount of paint thinner or contractor desolvit, can't tell if your USA based as I'm on tap talk.

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ecsub44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: US Watch: Sub Posts: 3,175	Stainless Steel == Steel without Stain __________________ *侘寂 -- wabi-sabi --* acceptance of transience and imperfection by finding beauty in that which is imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete Commissioner of WEIRD POLICE , Badge # ecsub44

9 April 2013, 10:59 AM	#20
porschejeff "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Michigan Watch: DD 228238 Posts: 2,460	I got tree sap on the hood of a black Jaguar that I used to drive. I was told to try vodka (for the alcohol content). It didn't do much. I used rubbing alcohol on the hood and it works very well to remove sap. If I could do it to the paint of a jaguar without any paint damage, it surely couldn't hurt a SS rolex. I did put some wax on the car immediately after.

9 April 2013, 11:47 AM	#23
SUBversive Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: ri Watch: Sun Dial Posts: 14,346	You can lick off Maple syrup.

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ledas1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Joey Location: SoCaL coast Watch: -ing bikinis Posts: 174	....and chocolate. __________________ -HP 8590B-001- -DDII 218238, mfg2013-YMII 116688, mfg2013-DJ 14kt shell, mfg1979

9 April 2013, 12:43 PM	#27
andpassport "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: ca Posts: 220	It can discolor the bracelet. What a nasty response by Richard! Are u kidding?

9 April 2013, 12:54 PM	#28
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,564	In the bathroom I'll sometimes use liquid face cleaner on the crystals of my watch to remove smudges. I'd imagine that it's got a fair amount of alcohol in it. If it doesn't hurt your skin, I'd surmise it won't hurt your watch.

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