De-blinged my Zinex Nitrox slightly.

[j111dja]

I received my Zinex Nitrox a few weeks ago and am really enjoying wearing it.

I just felt the polished case sides were a bit to blingy for my personal taste so I gave them a light brush and satinised the brush bezel insert slightly, giving it a less course look. I now prefer it's current look.

Before:


The Nitrox is on the right with a Trimix on the left. Photo taken off the net:


After:












Let me know what you think.

[gingerboy]

Nice Job Dave!! As the previous owner I also contemplated the same approach....... amazing what a difference a bit of patience and time can achieve :) .

Thanks for sharing

Paul

[spogehead]

Looks great 8)

I really like the look of Zinex, but have never seen one and don't have the testees to weigh out for one without seeing it first :|

[andrew]

Great - matches the finish on the lug tops very nicely indeed. What did you use? Garryflex?

[andy tims]

Like your work

[pacchi]

I like that a lot....

[Seamus]

Looks great, well done.

Would also be interested in knowing what you used to brush the sides.

[j111dja]

Looks great, well done.

Would also be interested in knowing what you used to brush the sides.

Thanks guys.

Thomas, I use Garryflex blocks in four different grades. I start with the medium grey block (120 grit) then work down to the fine brown block (240 grit). You can buy them on the bay of via a quick google search.

The technique is to mask off the areas you dont want brushed with pliable electricians tape, making sure this is done very precisely. Always brush in a horizontal direction for the perfect finish but I would recommend trying the technique on a steel plate or an old watch case first as practice makes perfect.

You can do a search here for some feedback and guidance.

[benjamin.lereverend]

Looks Great

Ben

[Superal]

I like the polished sides as I appreciate some bling.
However, the quality of the finish looks great.
Good work
alex

[Scottishtrunkmonkey]

Nice work Dave, looks like a very good finish. Patience is the key I would wager?

[j111dja]

Thanks for the additional comments.

Nice work Dave, looks like a very good finish. Patience is the key I would wager?

I think patience is very important Derek along with the proper preparation and using the right materials properly.