Hi all,

New to the forum here.

I got some black spray paint mist on my new Seamaster 300 (I know...). What is the safest way to remove stubborn particles that haven't been able to come off with a fingernail?

Keep in mind the bezel is ceramic and the case/band is stainless steel.

Thanks,
Michael

 

Soak it in some soapy warm water and scrub it with a toothbrush.

Nice job, by the way, these are meant to be worn and used.

 

Many thanks for the quick reply. Any thoughts on if this should be a hard or soft brush head?

 

Hard will do the job better. You aren't going to damage steel or ceramic with either one.

 

In addition to what @Darlinboy suggested, you could also try an automotive clay bar with lubricant. Automotive clay bars are designed to gently remove light paint overspray as well as environmental fallout on automotive clear coats. Clay bars are not abrasive...they lift by adhesion. Just an idea.

 

Let it stay? Most will go away on their own, and it will be part of the story of you and your watch

My Speedy Pro has a nasty ding on a lug, which happened when I was in a nasty place. Will always remember the experience by the ding.

 

Thanks everyone. And this is why I joined the forum!

Honestly I was less concerned with the aesthetic and wanted to just have the knowledge of how to remove stuff like this when a mishap comes along. I am actually looking forward to having this 300 get dirty and beat up!

Have a great Sunday everyone.

 

@DunkinDad...do you like Dunkin' Donuts?

Just wondering...I see your user name.

NOTE: I like Dunkin' Donuts...actually, I'm a ridiculously humongous fan of Dunkin' Donuts...specifically the coffee.

 

Forced Perspective FTW!

 

I wonder if mineral spirits would work......

 

Yet no one has requested pictures of said painted watch.......WTH kids! Slackers!

 

It's an old joke from my days as a hockey player - all the dads would just line the rink with huge Dunkin cups. Always thought that was hysterical. That's all it is!

 

Acetone on a rag or q tip will work be careful do not soak the watch damp rag or q tip is the key Women's finger nail polish remover will do the job
Good Luck

 

Perhaps ask your local AD's watch repair to see if they have suggestions? Good way to check if the use of any certain chemicals might affect the anti-reflective coating or react w/ the metal in some way that could tarnish it... ?

 

Does your watch have anti glare coating? If yes you may want to take that into consideration before applying any chemical cleaners.

 

Does the item you were spray painting have an outline of your hand and wrist?

 

I'll go with the clay detailing block. Had a neighbor use an airless sprayer on his fence without "noticing" my car and the prevailing winds.
entire car covered with overspray. Clay block took it all off and no damage to the finish.

 

I second this suggestion. Clay bar works wonders at cleaning surfaces. Non abrasive and won't damage any of the finish or crystal. Plus it's cheap and worth a try. I would try mineral spirits after the clay bar.