Cleaning watch dials
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Cleaning watch dials

 

To clean dial, always use blower and a sharpened piece of pegwood or toothpick to remove dust and broken pieces of glass from surface. Then use Rodico or something like it to remove any other residue. (Rodico is like silly putty and can be purchased from most material distributors.)

It is always best to remove the hands when cleaning the dial or to straighten them.

If the dial is very dirty, remove it and clean it with a soft dial brush.  If that doesn't work, use a very mild detergent and a soft brush.  Be sure to dry the dial immediately.  If any liquid stays on the dial for longer than a few seconds damage can and probably will result. 

Genuine baked-on enameled dials, like old pocket watch dials, can be soaked in detergent in an ultrasonic cleaner and will clean up beautifully.  Be sure not to leave the dial in too long; check it often. Usually a couple of minutes will be sufficient.  Take extra care if you have a large, very powerful tank. 

 

 

 

 

 I made these pages as basic technical help to others in the horological field and to give the public an idea of what it takes to do even the smallest repairs.  If anyone has any comments or something they would like to add to the list, please e-mail me.  Many minds working together will accomplish much more than one working alone.  Please note that there are many ways to do different things in horology and I am not implying that any ideas in these pages are the best or only way(s) to do any given project.

I will be adding pages to this list on a regular basis so be sure to check back often.

Copyright © 2001 CompanyLongName

 

 

 

 

 I made these pages as basic tech. help to others in the horological field and to give the public an idea of what it takes to do even the smallest repairs.  If anyone has any comments or something they would like to add to list please email me.  Many minds working together will accomplish much more than one working alone.  Please note that there are many ways to do different things in horology and I am not implying that any ideas in these pages are the best or only ways to do any given project.

I will be adding pages to this list on a regular basis so be sure to check back often.

Copyright © 2001 CompanyLongName