Remove/refinish KW 382 Bezel..

[rockpool]

Anyone got any thoughts on how to refinish a KW382 bezel? I seem to have polished the brushing out of mine and would like to totally disassemble it so I can make it pretty again.

any suggestions?

 

[DR3M3L]

You need to take the bezel off and use a brushing wheel to do it nicely... Not sure if a scotch brite pad will do the trick on this kind of bezel..

 

[rockpool]

ok, by suggestions, I meant, how to get the bezel off, and whether the markers are screwed in or glued etc.

 

[Drkitch109]

Be interested to see if anyone has suggestions on removing the bezel as well. Having a hell of a time with my KW. Even purchased the plastic tools from harbor freight

 

[Norrie]

Check this:
http://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php/198160-(*PC-Team*-Comparison-and-Review-Z-Factory-PAM382-V2-and-KW-PAM382-V3/page3?highlight=382+brushed

 

[dj_enu]

ok, by suggestions, I meant, how to get the bezel off, and whether the markers are screwed in or glued etc.

++wonna know too!
its very intresting

 

[Drkitch109]

You need to take the bezel off and use a brushing wheel to do it nicely... Not sure if a scotch brite pad will do the trick on this kind of bezel..

So I managed to pry the bezel off my KW382 with a case knife. Scratched the case some but was able to sand it down and rebrush. The bezel for KW at least does not have screws in the back holding the pearl cup in place or the bezel markers. I brushed the bezel by putting a scotch brute pad on my table and twisting the bezel with reasonable results. I will say that getting the bezel back on the watch was extremely difficult. All in all though, happy with the results. Once I figure out how to post pics, will show you the results.

 

[DR3M3L]

So I managed to pry the bezel off my KW382 with a case knife. Scratched the case some but was able to sand it down and rebrush. The bezel for KW at least does not have screws in the back holding the pearl cup in place or the bezel markers. I brushed the bezel by putting a scotch brute pad on my table and twisting the bezel with reasonable results. I will say that getting the bezel back on the watch was extremely difficult. All in all though, happy with the results. Once I figure out how to post pics, will show you the results.

That's good to hear, glad you managed to get a satisfied result. Go to imgur.com, click upload, upload the pic and copy the url on the right to post the picture here!

 

[subaruski]

Would love to see a pic of the bezel removal.