skymedic 0 #1 February 12, 2006 Anyone else have one? Mine seems to have lost it's luster. is this normal? anything I can do to shine it back up. Otherwise I love the thing. Thanks!!! Marc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #2 February 12, 2006 Doesn't Andyman have one? I could have sworn... One thing you can try is a jeweler's polishing cloth. It's a very fine abrasive (2000+ grit). My titanium band is doing the same thing a bit. If I buff it with a cloth, it seems to come right back. Just a couple of ideas.Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #3 February 12, 2006 Oh, one other thing...if the binder in your ring is cobalt rather than nickel, that may be your problem. Cobalt will react with your body chemisty and leech out, giving you an oxidation like tarnished siver, which can't be polished or ground out.Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #4 February 12, 2006 QuoteOh, one other thing...if the binder in your ring is cobalt rather than nickel, that may be your problem. Cobalt will react with your body chemisty and leech out, giving you an oxidation like tarnished siver, which can't be polished or ground out. if you got an oxidation problem, that I can fix Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #5 February 12, 2006 QuoteOh, one other thing...if the binder in your ring is cobalt rather than nickel, that may be your problem. Cobalt will react with your body chemisty and leech out, giving you an oxidation like tarnished siver, which can't be polished or ground out. I don't know what the binder is...could be cobalt. I thought cobalt wasn't too healthy for the body. I still love my ring...just wish it was as shiny as when it was new. Also barely any scratches on the thing. and I beat it up pretty badly at work. Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #6 February 12, 2006 Just to to a local jeweler. any competant one should be able to help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #7 February 12, 2006 I've actually gone to a couple...Tungsten rings are so new...at least around here...most don't believe that a ring can be made of tungsten let alone be able to help me. Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #8 February 12, 2006 Ah. they seem to be fairly popular here. Sounds like you ended up with the cobalt binding instead of nickel binding. You may want to replace it, as there isn't really a way to remove cobalt tarnish. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #9 February 12, 2006 QuoteAh. they seem to be fairly popular here. Sounds like you ended up with the cobalt binding instead of nickel binding. You may want to replace it, as there isn't really a way to remove cobalt tarnish. sure there is. The cobalt is just oxidizing. Whip it into a reducing environment at a few hundred degrees C for about an hour - viola.Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #10 February 12, 2006 use a product called flitz metal polish Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #11 February 12, 2006 QuoteQuoteAh. they seem to be fairly popular here. Sounds like you ended up with the cobalt binding instead of nickel binding. You may want to replace it, as there isn't really a way to remove cobalt tarnish. sure there is. The cobalt is just oxidizing. Whip it into a reducing environment at a few hundred degrees C for about an hour - viola. It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #12 February 13, 2006 Quotesure there is. The cobalt is just oxidizing. Whip it into a reducing environment at a few hundred degrees C for about an hour - viola. Mmmm.....i love when you talk like that. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #13 February 13, 2006 Quotesure there is. The cobalt is just oxidizing. Whip it into a reducing environment at a few hundred degrees C for about an hour - viola. uh....huh??? Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #14 February 13, 2006 Well after some more research looks like we got a cobalt bonded tungsten ring....that kinda sucks. Wish I had done a little bit more research prior to us getting this one. I still love it...too bad it can't be polished out. Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sneaky 0 #15 February 13, 2006 can u post a pic? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #16 February 13, 2006 QuoteI thought cobalt wasn't too healthy for the body. How bad can it be, if it doesn't open like a Sabre and you don't hook it in? Oh, you don't mean the canopy.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
larsrulz 0 #17 February 13, 2006 QuoteQuoteI thought cobalt wasn't too healthy for the body. How bad can it be, if it doesn't open like a Sabre and you don't hook it in? Oh, you don't mean the canopy. It opens worse! The cobalt is the definition of a two-stage opening. I got a strong urge to fly, but I got no where to fly to. -PF Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #18 February 13, 2006 QuoteWell after some more research looks like we got a cobalt bonded tungsten ring....that kinda sucks. Wish I had done a little bit more research prior to us getting this one. I still love it...too bad it can't be polished out. don't lose hope. Let me do some tests in the lab - I'm almost positive its an easy straight forward thing to reverse.Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #19 February 13, 2006 seriously try flitz metal polish it won't hurt and worth a shot safe for nearly all metals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #20 February 13, 2006 contact jerry english hes been a jeweler for many years and may have a solution for you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #21 February 14, 2006 Thanks for all the advice guys...we'll see what happens. Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shell666 0 #22 February 14, 2006 QuoteAh. they seem to be fairly popular here. Sounds like you ended up with the cobalt binding instead of nickel binding. You may want to replace it, as there isn't really a way to remove cobalt tarnish. If you have a metal allergy (like I do) you'd want to avoid nickel in your jewelry. It gives you a loverly rash. 'Shell'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
