Jump to content

Purple Protective Watch Polishing Lacquer. Where to find?

Titanium

By Titanium
in Tools & Equipment

 Share

Recommended Posts

Titanium Watch Enthusiast

Titanium

Posted
Posted

I've been watching a lot of watch polishing videos and in some of them parts are coated with a purple lacquer (picture attached). It's purpose is to protect logos, sandblasted finished etc from being removed by polishing. In one video this was called "Swiss secure lacquer". I'm unable to find this online. Does anyone know the name of his product or where to buy it? Thanks.

 

 

PL.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Titanium Watch Enthusiast

Titanium

Posted
  • Author
Posted
6 hours ago, MechanicMike said:

this is really interesting. does this stuff do the same as the tape that is sold for this purpose? i forget the name...

I'm not sure to be honest. I think it might be like a varnish that can be dissolved in water but I'm not sure how well it will hold up when exposed to abrasive. I'll find out in the next few days. One of the advantages of tape it if you need to mask a strait line you get a strait line. Painting one on could be next to impossible.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Tmuir Distinguished Member

Tmuir

Posted
Posted
13 hours ago, MechanicMike said:

this is really interesting. does this stuff do the same as the tape that is sold for this purpose? i forget the name...

Kapton tape is what you are thinking of.

It is also used for insulation  of electrical wiring in aircraft, insulation in space crafts and more importantly on the hot bed of my 3D printer to help the plastic stick to the bed.

  • Thanks 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Titanium Watch Enthusiast

Titanium

Posted
  • Author
Posted

To review the Horotec stuff it's crap. It forms an almost elastic coating that does not stick strongly to the metal (not like a varnish). If you were doing a brushed metal effect and was worried abrasive dust might come into contact with polished parts then this might work but if it comes into direct contact with say sandpaper it will flake of work piece.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Restore formatting

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Recently Browsing

    • No registered users viewing this page.

  • Topics

  • Posts

    • Neverenoughwatches
      Without Our Forum

      By Neverenoughwatches · Posted

      I have it, so until we get a lunch one day , nearly everyday is with my mum at the moment.
    • RichardHarris123
      Without Our Forum

      By RichardHarris123 · Posted

      In the meantime whilst awaiting a better plan, please drop me a quick hello on my email. 
    • Neverenoughwatches
      Without Our Forum

      By Neverenoughwatches · Posted

      I looked at it like this, I've built a lot of stuff in my time, building structures and furniture,those are my creations and they will still be here way way after I'm gone. Traditional watchmakers felt the need to pass their knowledge on, ideas that they created . I assume with them as it is with me, leaving their mark on the earth, a way of being remembered. This creation of Mark's has brought thousands of people together to pass their knowledge around,  ideas that will continue to be used for lifetimes. Ideas that should continue to be procured. If for whatever reason the forum ceased to exist, not quite like Ranfft's, that didn't disappear but much less usable. Then that is sad, such a massive loss of communication between good people and a wealth of knowledge lost. There should be something in place for when that happens which could be next week, next year or in 10 years. Might not be a topical subject for a lot of folk or boardering on controversy, i did say i talk about stuff other people dont. But if you dont talk about it and something happens then you've lost it and you ain't gonna fix it .
    • Waggy
      Without Our Forum

      By Waggy · Posted

      I've remained silent on this thread, and at the risk of upsetting everyone, the thing that worries me the most the the apparent absence of Mark. The moderators do a great job and the members also pitch in, and the site seems to run itself, but it is a concern for the future of this forum when the owner is absent for all intents and purposes. Like many of the comments above I would hate to log in one day and things be closed down as I rely on this site for ideas and knowledge and also cheer me up. maybe the Moderators could reach out to him, assuming he does not read this thread, and express our concerns and let us know the plans going forward? some kind of WRT ark
    • Neverenoughwatches
      Without Our Forum

      By Neverenoughwatches · Posted

      That was the exact reason for me starting this thread watchie. Still we haven't worked out how the regulars are going to hook up if it goes tits up. I honestly think something should be arranged to stay in contact, we all help each other so much. 
×
×
  • Create New...