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Cleaning (not polishing) hesalite

  1. ryankelly May 30, 2017

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    Sorry if there's a thread on this already - did a search but didn't see anything quite pertaining to what I'm asking. Have been wondering about cleaning - not polishing - hesalite, like after walking through a light rain and seeing dried water spots on the crystal. I have alcohol-based lens wipes I use for eyeglasses - would those be safe to use? If not, what would folks recommend? Thanks!
     
  2. ndgal May 30, 2017

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    Spit n' wipe...
    Pretty easy.
    I wouldn't recommend using Alcohol as it might damage the surface, and then you'll need to polish it.
     
  3. Pvt-Public May 30, 2017

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    Really? Just wipe it with a tissue, your shirt sleeve or what ever, or Just wipe before the water dries, and presto no spots.
     
  4. R3D9 May 30, 2017

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    Step 1: wipe the glass with your (cotton) shirt to remove debris.

    Step 2: breath on the watch to create a mist (the people above suggesting spit are gross and they know it)

    Step 3: wipe the mist off with your (cotton) shirt

    Job done.
     
  5. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member May 30, 2017

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    I wouldn't be using alcohol, even if it doesn't hurt the crystal I can't imagine it being good for the seals.
     
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  6. blufinz52 Hears dead people, not watch rotors. May 30, 2017

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    Get an umbrella :whistling:
     
  7. WatchArt May 30, 2017

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    Microfiber cloth and water works well (like for eyeglasses), or can try the nano towels, they are fine microfiber but large . . should clean up well without needing any saliva . . . . :)
     
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  8. Euxinus May 30, 2017

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    I find the grease from my fingers + a good wipe with a clean t shirt does the trick!