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17 December 2018, 05:08 AM | #1 |
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How To Clean Bark Finish Links?
Not sure if this belongs in this forum or the General Rolex forum.
The center links on my 18078 Bark Finish Day-Date bracelet look dirty. I cleaned the bracelet with dish soap and a soft brush and the links are clean. However, the finish in the recesses of the bark appear darker than the rest of the bracelet. Perhaps there is some tarnishing of the gold. However I have no idea how to brighten the links without possibly causing some damage. Does anyone have any suggestions on cleaning a bark finish bracelet?
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17 December 2018, 05:51 AM | #2 |
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Take it off and put it in an ultrasound?
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17 December 2018, 10:01 AM | #3 |
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That is take the bracelet off the watch then put it in an ultrasonic cleaner!
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17 December 2018, 11:57 AM | #4 |
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Ultrasound is a good idea.
Whatever you do, do no attempt to scrub with any products other than simple dish soap, nor with a really stiff brush. You may also try asking a Rolex service person (Rolex or independent) for advice if the cleanup turns out to be stubborn. I am jealous. The Bark finish is a really beautiful effect.
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18 karat yellow gold has a tendency to get an orange/brown colored patina. Take it to a jewelry store that has a Speed Brite cleaner. 30 seconds in it and that will all be gone. Back in the "old days" we always kept a jar of cyanide mix in the shop. It would remove that in about 2 seconds.
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18 December 2018, 07:50 PM | #7 |
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Thanks to all who replied.
I will check to see if my local dealer or my favorite jeweler has a Speed Brite ultrasonic cleaner.
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