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23 June 2017, 01:25 AM | #1 |
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Rolex explorer II fading bezel numbers.
Hi dear experts
I've had this 1988 explorer II REF 16550 for a while now. The numbers are fading. I've been trying different kinds of paint to fill in.. even a sharpie .. they all disappear after a day or two .. what's your suggestion? I attached two pictures.. one without the filling and the other one after using a sharpie Any help and suggestions are appreciated Thank you Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk |
23 June 2017, 05:54 AM | #2 |
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I have never personally tried it, but I remember reading that enamel paint for models, like Testors brand, is preferable. If the bezel has been polished significantly, you might find that the engravings are no longer deep enough to hold paint well.
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23 June 2017, 05:57 AM | #3 |
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Have you priced a new bezel?
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23 June 2017, 06:08 AM | #4 |
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No honestly I haven't proceed a new bezel .. I wanna keep all the original pieces as long as possible.
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23 June 2017, 06:47 AM | #5 |
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Are the squared-off 16550 replacement bezels available? I honestly have no idea but I have seen a few 16550's with 16570 bezels so I kinda assumed they might not be?
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23 June 2017, 07:03 AM | #6 |
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I'm aware of that :) that's why I'm trying to save the bezel
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24 June 2017, 03:27 AM | #7 |
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I've heard of this being used before for painting bezel numbers, good luck.
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