56" Vieluxe Redux


 
As for painting the debossed lettering…. a variation on what others already said.

I’ve filled in debossed lettering on watches by using Q-Tip to wipe Testor's paint over whole word, waiting a little bit for paint to grab but not completely dry, and then cleaning excess with another Q-tip wet with 91% Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol.

Examples: Repainting worn off recessed lettering improved look of almost 20 year old SS watch. On the black watch, filling in the previously stealth black lettering with Orange paint made those functions legible to my aging eyes.

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I am still working on the panel. I might try the "wet wipe-off" method you are suggesting, Mike. I have very little time to put into this, so it is going slow. Getting closer on the black lettering but most eager to do the V I E L U X E name and logo in blue!
 
Jon, I am wondering if a powder coating outfit could do the lettering in a very professional manner and that way should be a lot more durable. But, it certainly wouldn't hurt to try the wipe off method in the mean time to see how that works out.
 
Jon,

I have had good luck 're-brushing' SS with 400 grit sandpaper. I use C clamps to but a level (or any other straight object) on it and then go end-to-end, full length in one direction to get out brillo pad marks with pretty good success.
 
Cody Bratton said:
Jon,

I have had good luck 're-brushing' SS with 400 grit sandpaper. I use C clamps to but a level (or any other straight object) on it and then go end-to-end, full length in one direction to get out brillo pad marks with pretty good success.
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Cody,
That's pretty much exactly what I have done. I am following up with some extra fine (1000, 2000, 3000) grit to brighten up further. This takes away almost all of the "Brillo" marks, but, of course being over 20 years old there are a few deeper scratches that I will have to live with.

I hope to post update pictures by this weekend!
 
Jon Tofte said:
Cody,
That's pretty much exactly what I have done. I am following up with some extra fine (1000, 2000, 3000) grit to brighten up further. This takes away almost all of the "Brillo" marks, but, of course being over 20 years old there are a few deeper scratches that I will have to live with.

I hope to post update pictures by this weekend!
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Those are the kind of side projects that I really enjoy. I enjoy all aspects of a restoration though. Everything adds to the transformation.
Jon I can't wait to see update pictures!
 
Jon Tofte said:
Cody,
That's pretty much exactly what I have done. I am following up with some extra fine (1000, 2000, 3000) grit to brighten up further. This takes away almost all of the "Brillo" marks, but, of course being over 20 years old there are a few deeper scratches that I will have to live with.

I hope to post update pictures by this weekend!
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Break out the buffer and polish that bugger to a mirror finish!
 
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