projectologist Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 I started doing this mod with all of my brushed rep CG's as well as with the vintage versions found on 6152/1's. So far I haven't noticed this detail on Ti CG's and some of the 47mm subs. As you can see in the first pic (grabbed from an OP catalog), when the raw CG is getting milled and de-burred prior to having the final brushed finish applied, the sharp circumference edges have been very lightly chamfered (the same is done to the lever). When the brushed finish is applied, this chamfered/shiny edge is further reduced a little more, but is still present when it arrives at the AD and put on display. I've found it easy to replicate this by taking a small diameter wood dowel and wrap a small piece of polishing cloth (I used a Tiger cloth) and running it along just the edge at a 45° angle to the CG body. This is after I've knocked down the edge sharpness a litte doing the same with 1200 grit wet/dry. The reason you might not notice it right away with some gens or pics is because these edges get dulled or smudged with oils from your fingers while winding and setting the time, just like polished cases. A little clean up with a micro-fibre cloth and it's back. On your wrist you can see it with gens as a very thin highlight around the CG body edge and the edge of the lever tip when closed. The edge shininess looks exaggerated in the early stages of CG production... Easily visible when blown up but more subtle in-person. Once you notice the difference putting the modded rep CG next to one that isn't it's pretty obvious. Gives the rep CG's a more refined OEM look that gets it one step closer to 1:1. Notice too the polished edge of the lever visible at the tip when closed. The mod made a big difference on my grail place-holder... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackR Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 very cool...and noticeable - once you pointed this out...a simple mod that adds "character"... thanks, P! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanView Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 wow, looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asf Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 good lord its glaring now on my reps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
projectologist Posted February 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 good lord its glaring now on my reps Yeah I know what you mean. I've mentioned it in the past and some thought I was nutz (well...), so I thought I would post some pics to illustrate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbetts1790 Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 Nice! thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lfovco Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 Great attention to detail Projectologist, I like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxman Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 Very nice work...thanks for sharing. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relaxman Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 I've actually found these to work well for this project. Quick and easy and available at every drug store. GF always wonders why hers go missing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 Very nice tip there. But now you've ruined me. By the way my gens don't look that good, seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krpster Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 Amazing such a small thing can make such a difference. Thanks for the tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest abasf Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 its all in the details.. i would have never thought of looking that close.... guess ill need to work on my CG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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