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 Posted: Tue Apr 11th, 2006 02:08 pm
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EricAldovino
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 You know my lust for all things satin...I just couldn't help it. Looks good, a bit more subtle. I always find a satin finish to appear more "solid" "hefty" etc

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 Posted: Tue Apr 11th, 2006 05:51 pm
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 God help you if you go bald!
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 Posted: Tue Apr 11th, 2006 05:53 pm
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 Edgel wrote: God help you if you go bald!
hahahaha!  Yeah, I keep some grit paper in my wallet in case.  Would hate a nice sheen. :P
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 Posted: Tue Apr 11th, 2006 07:39 pm
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 Looks cool....how would you get into all those nooks and crannys??? :? Nice job.:cool:
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 Posted: Tue Apr 11th, 2006 08:57 pm
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 I used a strip of sandpaper about 10 mm wide and used it on the tip of my finger. Going in 1 direction repeatedly. Kinda like those skateboarders in that half pipe ramp...I held the watch sideways and simply went into the scallops in one direction.

 Came out really cool! Now I am waiting on my Monster bracelet soon to arrive. May have to give that the satin subtle effect as well.  ~Eric:P

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 Posted: Tue Apr 11th, 2006 10:18 pm
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Man..That had to be tedious Eric but Worth the Effort from what I Can see Buddy  I used a strip of sandpaper about 10 mm wide and used it on the tip of my finger. Going in 1 direction repeatedly. Kinda like those skateboarders in that half pipe ramp...I held the watch sideways and simply went into the scallops in one direction.

 Came out really cool! Now I am waiting on my Monster bracelet soon to arrive. May have to give that the satin subtle effect as well.  ~Eric:P
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 Posted: Tue Apr 11th, 2006 10:21 pm
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 I am insane that way...I will focus for hours if need be. However, this job took about 30 min. I just kept lining the bezel scallop up with the case scallops and buffed away. I then did all the little accents like on the lip of the bezel. So now it is completely satin.  Bracelet should be here by Friday. ;-) Thanks Gaspar!
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 Posted: Tue Apr 11th, 2006 10:38 pm
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 Some time you should try a Bergeon No. 5444 abrasive and ruber block.  This one is fine powder, you can also get them in larger grit.  They are easy on the watch and give a consistant finish quick.  I like brushed finishes too.
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 Posted: Tue Apr 11th, 2006 10:40 pm
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 e.avery wrote: Some time you should try a Bergeon No. 5444 abrasive and ruber block.  This one is fine powder, you can also get them in larger grit.  They are easy on the watch and give a consistant finish quick.  I like brushed finishes too.
 

Thanks! I will look into that. It would cut my time down I am sure. Lot of the time is spent ensuring the even finish.

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 Posted: Wed Apr 12th, 2006 06:55 pm
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 Black Monster has since been Re-polished. The satin look was nice but took too much away from the Monster. So we shine again!

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 I did that a month ago to a J. Leman.  Glad I am not the only one.:D:D:D 
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