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Showing off my paint mod

AlphaProt

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Hey guys,
I started looking into the paint mod for my insert after the clean factory insert becoming unavailable for a lonnng time.

Thanks to KJ2020 for the great advice. Here’s the result on my
No date, hulk and batman!
Also you too Lord Vader - @VaderTime

Let me know what you guys think!
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Hazing

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They came out really good. How hard was it to wipe the paint off the colored part of the insert? I’ve read it’s not hard but I’m just wondering what’s involved and if it comes off he recessed parts that easily.
 

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The hardest bit for me is getting the small area within the numbers.

There are tricks to help you but.
I sharpened a toothpick so that it’s really really small - then wrapped that with cotton, soaked that in paint thinner and start wiping.

Biggest tool is patience!


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what paint did you use ?
 
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It definitely improves the "dull" look and without magnification the grainy effect of the paint wouldn't bother me. Nice job!
 
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It definitely improves the "dull" look and without magnification the grainy effect of the paint wouldn't bother me. Nice job!

I kinda like the grainy effect. Makes it more shiny. I’ll take better pics of them on a sunny day!


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It looks prette good. It would be nice to se the before pics.

It looks better than the one I did. And that one was acceptable but macro shots would reveal the paint mod more than on yours. Even so it was still a vast improvement. Especially in good lighting. It still looks a bit dull in darker surrounding where the gen would shine more because of the platinum plating. But for the price this mod is awesome and I think you did a pretty good job.
 

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I’ve done the same mod on my BP D-Blue, using the silver Molotov marker. Your pics demonstrate perfectly what the final effect looks like.

I’m not that happy with it, personally. I’d love to find a flatter, duller silver/platinum metallic marker or paint to use, but I haven’t found anything else yet (and I’m sure I’m not the only one looking for it - which is probably why the Molotov marker is what still gets recommended as the best one to use!).


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I agree... i did go as far as asking a panel and paint shop to do me a touch up pen with customized color. But realised that to get the true gen-like colour requires more than just paint. So I stopped and grabbed the molotow. This will do and fun! Hahaha.

xartan my bro - here are the before/after shots!

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They turn into different watches?!!?!?!?!!! ;) Isn't it annoying when Tapatalk just randomly chooses the order to post the pics in? :)

I do think the Molotov marker works better on the coloured inserts.
 
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You didnt know? There’s a disclaimer on the molotow pen written in blacklight ink that said “Caution: when applied to Replica Submariner Bezel Insert, the watch could turned into different model or worst a rep of a rep....”

Hahaha, yeah TapaTalk sucks over here.


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They turn into different watches?!!?!?!?!!! ;) Isn't it annoying when Tapatalk just randomly chooses the order to post the pics in? :)

I do think the Molotov marker works better on the coloured inserts.

Maybe you have a point. But it's a quick face lift for any insert that has an insert that has become dull :). I did it on a Reggie LN and it really freshened up the appearance of the watch.
 

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Do you guys know how long they usually last? I meant the paint - not your self in bed.


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But it's a quick face lift for any insert that has an insert that has become dull :). I did it on a Reggie LN and it really freshened up the appearance of the watch.
Yes, of course. I don't mean to seem over-critical - I think it's currently the best option short of buying a replacement insert (and risking breaking it - these ceramic jobbies are quite fragile, as I've found out the hard way!).

Do you guys know how long they usually last? I meant the paint - not your self in bed.
It's only a month or two since I did my D-Blue, and I think I've only worn it once since then. (But I'm sorta hoping it'll fade quite rapidly!)
 
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Yup! Quite quick and painless and requires minimal tools.
I think it’s a good mod for all stock sub right now.
Just my opinion :)


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Hey guys,
I started looking into the paint mod for my insert after the clean factory insert becoming unavailable for a lonnng time.

Thanks to KJ2020 for the great advice. Here’s the result on my
No date, hulk and batman!
Also you too Lord Vader - @VaderTime

Let me know what you guys think!
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ya i used same paint pen turns out real nice , whats are the subs ? noob or arf ?? you in australia ??iam in sydney
 

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Did you really need to quote my photo post bro? Lol.
Im a kiwi mate :)


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