best way to clean bracelet?

[ViperGTS]

i read a while ago using something like WD-40 be good to clean out gunk from the bracelet.........is that a good idea?

 

[co-axial]

i read a while ago using something like WD-40 be good to clean out gunk from the bracelet.........is that a good idea?

I´d go for pure baby oil. Drain for 24 hours, dry out 24 hours, wash off and wipe off. There you go. The gunk is out, the bracelet is smooth and you have the smell of a new born on your wrist.

Have a search for "baby oil", should find a few threads.

 

[ViperGTS]

hmmm very interesting. thanks

 

[TESLA760]

Here is what I use. It's a product called Worley's Wonder. I've been using it for over 10 years. I ran into it at an expo years ago. They have me a free bottle of it , and I became a believer ! I use it on all my jewelry. I just cleaned some of my GEN Bracelets a few days ago. Check out the pictures.

This is after one spray down and a good wipe

I then sprayed it on again, and with a fine toothbrush, I got in between the lugs and got all the gunk out. This is after 2 months of usage. You can see all the crap that get's stuck in it.

This is one of my Gold bracelets soaking in the liquid for 30 minutes. Look at all the debris it gets out.

Here is the finished product. You be the judge

Here's a picture of the product. I buy it on Ebay dirt cheap for the huge bottle

I should do a write up on it.

More pics:

Here are some heads I cleaned with it for a customer of mine

 

[_brian_]

Worley's Wonder - sounds like something you can only buy on Diagon Alley.



Nice pix, thanks for letting us know about this product.

 

[TESLA760]

LOL. It's funny because like I said, I found it at an expo with a bunch of "Billy Mays" type guys screaming about their product. I've had a harder time finding it as the years go by, but Ebay has them listed. Like I said, get the biggest one. It will last you 6 months or more.

 

[smascarinas]

Will have to try these tactics.

 

[atespo]

My process is usually:

1. soap & water with a tooth brush
2. rinse
3. compressed air
4. oil
5. wipe
6. oil again
7. comoressed air
8. wipe

I'd like to try that Worley's stuff. Off to the bay

 

[smascarinas]

I think SMIDSY told me that WD-40 was corrosive... Can anyone confirm this regarding cleaning the bracelet? I made a comment on his swiss treadown thread cause he found WD-40 as grease for the movement... and I told him isn't that better than no grease? He said it was corrosive.

 

[AskMeAgain]

WD is 50% Stoddarts solvent (white spirit, or dry cleaning fluid if you like) 25% Liquified petroleum gas. 15% Mineral oil and10% inert ingrediants. Its not corrosive to metals.
Stoddarts was and is still used as an aircraft engine and fusilage cleaner. Which are made of alu alloys. Far more susceptable to oxidation corrosion than watch parts.

There is two main reasons you would not want to use it on a watch movement.

When it drys out it leaves a varnish on moving parts that can and do gum up.

What it also does because it is mainly solvent and petrol based, is remove any other protective oil film from the metal. So when it drys out, which it does do. It then leaves the metals surface exposed to oxidation.

 

[trailboss99]

The best way is an ultrasonic cleaner and I'm sure Worleys would make a great solution for use in one.

A can of brake cleaner would be another good way of blasting the crap out but whatever the method the final step is baby oil. The stuff is worth it's weight in gold. I wonder, do they really make it from babies? :lol:



Col.

 

[2004]

I always use a tooth brash and toothpaste and the results are incredible.

 

[pabler]

I always use a tooth brash and toothpaste and the results are incredible.

+1, it works great.

 

[believer123]

For a "morning quickie," (LOL, I made a funny) just spray on some "Windex" glass cleaner; then wipe with a papertowel. For the little time spent, the results are very pleasing. I do it every moring!

 

[TESLA760]

Yes. But they are very "superficial". How do I know ? I did it for years. It's quite amazing the amount of crap we build up inside our watch bracelets !

 

[smascarinas]

Just did the toothpaste trick on a J12 Ceramic and worked wonders. Thanks guys!

 

[ViperGTS]

i tried the WD-40, let it soak for a few min, did a good job.....ill need to use a toothbrush for the hard to reach places.

im a bit skeptical about the toothpaste. do you let it sit for a while?

 

[jerseyguy]

Toothpaste is a NO NO

Toothpaste (although the abrasive agent within is very fine) is an abrasive compound. Ideally it is not recommended for polishing due to micro fine scratches. For a nasty band the Brake Cleaner / Baby Oil trick is probably the best. For a daily shine or intermittent shine use a soft cotton cloth / towel with a Vinegar or Windex solution. Paper is not recommended because paper is wood and it scratches. Now let all those REPS show some bling.

 

[bonecollector]

Dishwashing liquid works rather well - it is designed to cut grease. GooGone works well. Mineral oil is a good lubricant (a manual for an electric shaver turned me on to mineral oil as a metal lubricant).

 

[levelmanroger]

Clean a bracelet with warm water, soft soap or dishwashing liquid, and a very soft very used toothbrush.
Dry with a soft cloth and allow to air dry.
Then lube the bracelet with Baby Oil. It is cheap and won't harm your skin or clothing if any leeches out later.