Emil Wojcik
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Thanks to all for the advise...
Jan 27, 2014,14:31 PM
I'll do a bit more research on what type of varnishes are generally used and maybe experiment with a few old, unneeded bands to see how it works.
Emil
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Can you re-varnish an alligator band?
By: Emil Wojcik : January 26th, 2014-20:52
The band on my AP Millenary started life with a nice, high-gloss surface. Since I wear this watch quite a bit, it's no surprise that the band has begun to loose some of its original gloss. Other than that, the band is still like new. I do have a new repla...
I've had decent luck with paste wax (Butchers Wax)...
By: CR : January 26th, 2014-21:40
... I've also tried shoe cream and shoe polish. I haven't had such good results with those. I'm very interested in what has worked for others, and also how this shine is originally achieved by strap makers. I wonder if there's anyone who could do "strap r...
Shoe cream etc. is not ideal ...
By: Marcus Hanke : January 27th, 2014-01:34
... since the strap is subject of more physical strain than the shoes. Means that the wax/cream added will come off rater quickly, and stick to your shirt and/or skin. Some people are convinced about their panacea, Ballistol, a popular weapons oil, to be ...
I read somehwere
By: Nicko16 : January 26th, 2014-21:47
It suggested Armor all leather for your car can help to protect the strap and give it back its shine. Never tried it
Thanks to all for the advise...
By: Emil Wojcik : January 27th, 2014-14:31
I'll do a bit more research on what type of varnishes are generally used and maybe experiment with a few old, unneeded bands to see how it works. Emil
Never tried it myself, but: olive oil !
By: WatchFred : January 30th, 2014-03:14
a collector friend who is even more addicted to croc straps than watches swears that's the easiest & best. even claims oil quality makes a difference, uses a good extra vergine. Fred
Thanks for the suggestions...
By: Emil Wojcik : January 30th, 2014-08:21
I just rubbed a good quality olive oil onto half of an old, dull strap and I'll use Armor All on the other half as soon as I get home. I'll subject the band to ware and see how they hold up. The olive oil did make a big difference although the band's not ...
Royal Leder-Balsam is what my strap maker
By: sery.vlk : January 31st, 2014-13:00
recommends; it is supposed to nourish the leather deep into its structure, not only on the surface. (He also discourages from using a shoe polish exactly because it tends to protect only the surface.) In order to revive the original glossy surface, you mi...
Results of olive oil test...
By: Emil Wojcik : January 31st, 2014-15:15
As I first posted, the olive oil gave the band a nice, glossy finish. I was beginning to think this would be an easy solution. However, even though I knew it wouldn't be a permanent fix, I assumed it would last longer than a few hours! It slowly soaked in...
I ordered some Ballistol...
By: CR : January 31st, 2014-17:36
... because I was inspired by this thread. When it arrives in a few days, I'll try to find an old strap to try it on. That'll be my biggest challenge right now -- finding a suitable gator or croc test strap.