luming Ploprof bezel

[DMS]

Hi there!

I am on the verge of trying to lume my Ploprof bezel when it arrives. Done the paintjob on my old one, so why not try the real thing huh?

Just a question about the process. I am thinking of buying some Aqua Blue C1 lume

http://www.watchlume.net/store#!__store/premium-lume

and clear binder

http://www.watchlume.net/store#!__store/accessories

If I then apply it to the bezel insert (backside) and let it dry for 24 hours, is glueing it back not gonna dissolve any lume/binder?

Would like to hear some tips/experiences here.

Thanks!

DMS

 

[Yawn]

Be aware you have to heat the bezel to 200 degree to remove it.


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[Raddave]

Ive used these to attach the rolex ceramic bezels and they work quite well, plus i dont think they will affect the lume.

 

[DMS]

Thanks guys. Anyone here can tell me if I should use clear or matte binder. I don't think it's gonna make a difference because it is behind glass...but hey....

 

[Raddave]

Thanks guys. Anyone here can tell me if I should use clear or matte binder. I don't think it's gonna make a difference because it is behind glass...but hey....

Actually it might make a difference, the matte binder will dry a slight bit rougher meaning the adhesive you use on the insert will "bite" a little better.

I dont think it will make a difference on the way it looks tho.


EDIT: Im not sure the lume you are planning on getting is Aqua. Might want to double check that before ordering.

 

[DMS]

Thanks again mate! I think the aqua is right, check this gen pic

 

[DMS]

It's more blue actually now that I look at it.....the hands are aqua.

 

[DMS]

Deep blue C1 is the one I need I think.

http://www.watchlume.net/store#!__store/premium-lume/productsstackergalleryv210=8

 

[Raddave]

Deep blue C1 is the one I need I think.

http://www.watchlume.net/store#!__store/premium-lume/productsstackergalleryv210=8

Id have to agree with you, THAT looks likes the stuff !!

 

[DMS]

Mmmm....have seen some more pictures, and the colour seems to differ...sometimes all aqua then the blue and aqua. It all depends on the photo I guess...

 

[Raddave]

Quick bump to see how this went (or is still going).

 

[DMS]

Hey! Went great mate. Easy task tbh. Removing the bezel is the hardest part, but I did that on the old one already.

Lume was sent quick together with binder and solvent. A little 50:50 mixing and you are good to go.

Result:

 

[barth]

Great job, Pat

 

[DMS]

Better pictures including lume shot!

@RH; thanks mate!




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[DMS]

Compared to gen

 

[electric]

Kick ass job!

 

[Raddave]

Looking Good !!!!

What did you end up reattaching the bezel insert with?

 

[DMS]

Thanks guys! I just glued it back with some superglue.

 

[panermaniac]

I'm thinking of doing this mod. How did you heat up the bezel insert? Did you remove the crystal first?

Thanks