so i got a gen insert so i could see the difference between the paint mix i do and wow its the same as the gen.when the gen insert arrived i was shocked i initially thought the gen insert was a rep lol.ill paint my v3 this weekend it will look identical to gen saving guys over 500pounds.the gen insert is a tiny slither of ceramic.the rep is 5 times thicker.gen is very very delicate
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gen116610 insert vs my permanent paint
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bp inserts suck the engravings are rough,but the noob v3 inserts are cut nearly like gen this paint will look sick on my v3
thanks for the inbed bro i wish i new how to do it
thanks for the inbed bro i wish i new how to do it
Color-wise, sure it looks nice. However the texture, at least from the photo, completely ruins it. Is it as rough and gritty in person?
ive already explained that bp insert has rough white paint.because the numbers aint cut clean.but this mod is for the noob v3 with perfect flat smooth paint.the bp example was to showcase the colour.its 99% accurate
No, you said the engraving is rough, not the paint. Presumably uneven engraving would have been evened somewhat through the initial layer of white factory paint, and further smoothed by the addition of your subsequent layer.
If it dries smooth on the v3 then you've got a nice little recipe and I'd be keen on trying it on my v3...once I fix my cyclops...
If it dries smooth on the v3 then you've got a nice little recipe and I'd be keen on trying it on my v3...once I fix my cyclops...
so this on pics is BP insert, rigth ?
color perfect but too rough the surface of bp insert.. and too narrow the number
i cannot resit to wait for V3 ... make it soon, mateeee
color perfect but too rough the surface of bp insert.. and too narrow the number
i cannot resit to wait for V3 ... make it soon, mateeee
no the bp ingravings are rough so the paint won't look smooth as gen.but the v3 ingravings are much smoother and deeper and clean cut compared to shitty bp inserts
Nice work bud, I'm keeping my eye on this space, congrats on the 3k posts as well whenever your next post is
i have but ill explain again.brefily for now more in-depth later as i have not got a camera to take nice pics.
Mr hobby chrome polishing paint
mr hobby dark iron polishing paint
mr hobby colour thinner 110
anitas metalic platinum craft paint and a tiny paint brush
Mr hobby chrome polishing paint
mr hobby dark iron polishing paint
mr hobby colour thinner 110
anitas metalic platinum craft paint and a tiny paint brush
I tried a very simple variation of this paint mod with Martha Stewart Pure Platinum acrylic paint, since Anitas isn't available in North America. I was really surprised at how improved it was. Even my fiance noticed the difference between eyerolls, which is amazing.
90% finished on left, Virgin on right
1-In a tiny palette or oiler cup, I put one small blob of paint.
2-I'd dip the tip of my brush in it to mix it in another cup of water. It was approximately a 2:1 mix of water to paint.
3-Mix it up so it's thin and watery, and then drag your fine brush over the entire bezel covering all the engravings. It should look like this:
Rolex GMT
Omega ceramic insert
4-Let dry for 20 to 30 seconds after brushing on the last little bit, then rub off with clean fingertips, blowing off the residue and switching fingers every 1/4 bezel.
5-Use fingernail to scrape of residue that is slightly more stubborn off the edges of the engravings. Just clean the majority of it, even if it's still not perfect.
6-repeat from step 3 at least once more.
7-use a wood toothpick to really clean up the edges of the engravings, bezel and crystal. Don't clean inside the engravings.
8-Let dry for a few hours or overnight.
Both done, but in need of fine toothpick scraping
I'm amazed at how different it looks in different lighting. I'm not sure if I need to add any chrome or silver paint to the mixture at all. I'm happy with the simple recipe and method. Thanks live1 for the acrylic suggestion and pillworx for the original mod!
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90% finished on left, Virgin on right
1-In a tiny palette or oiler cup, I put one small blob of paint.
2-I'd dip the tip of my brush in it to mix it in another cup of water. It was approximately a 2:1 mix of water to paint.
3-Mix it up so it's thin and watery, and then drag your fine brush over the entire bezel covering all the engravings. It should look like this:
Rolex GMT
Omega ceramic insert
4-Let dry for 20 to 30 seconds after brushing on the last little bit, then rub off with clean fingertips, blowing off the residue and switching fingers every 1/4 bezel.
5-Use fingernail to scrape of residue that is slightly more stubborn off the edges of the engravings. Just clean the majority of it, even if it's still not perfect.
6-repeat from step 3 at least once more.
7-use a wood toothpick to really clean up the edges of the engravings, bezel and crystal. Don't clean inside the engravings.
8-Let dry for a few hours or overnight.
Both done, but in need of fine toothpick scraping
I'm amazed at how different it looks in different lighting. I'm not sure if I need to add any chrome or silver paint to the mixture at all. I'm happy with the simple recipe and method. Thanks live1 for the acrylic suggestion and pillworx for the original mod!
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guys check out these new pics of my mod ive got it from 98% gen platinum colour to 100% platinum colour after trying a new mix
