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  1. Kobayashi

    Thread for your 2 wheeled torture machines

    Bikes Direct is still a good source. Bikes at every price point, and still in stock. https://www.bikesdirect.com/ Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk
  2. Kobayashi

    MaddMacs Precision Tactical

    I've not heard of the company before. It does have both "precision" and "tactical" in the name, so they have to know something. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk
  3. Kobayashi

    MaddMacs Precision Tactical

    Red Dawn, Professional Reviewer, will work for food. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk
  4. Kobayashi

    Holster recommendations

    When you're tired of looking cool and you have $16 burning a hole in your pocket. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk
  5. Kobayashi

    Holster recommendations

    I just traded into this holster, and I think it may be the best I've ever owned. It's made by a company with the unfortunate name FIST. http://www.fist-holsters.com/novoerfide.html This one an IWB/OWB design with pretty standard features. What I didn't realize at first is that it's actually...
  6. Kobayashi

    Holster recommendations

    Gearcraft is owned by a guy who goes by billieco on the other site. Let him know.
  7. Kobayashi

    trolling the ODT

    When playing with good friends it's almost an insult if you don't cheat a little.
  8. Kobayashi

    trolling the ODT

    Given this skill, I feel cheated that he didn't wrangle any more legislation than he did.
  9. Kobayashi

    G-Shock revival

    Cool, where did you find it?
  10. Kobayashi

    G-Shock revival

    It's a good time to start. Once you know what you want to buy, you'll find plenty of watches on ebay. Even buying from Japanese sellers you'll have it in less than a week.
  11. Kobayashi

    G-Shock revival

    I generally use Flitz to polish the crystal. Jewelers use a diamond paste for expensive watches when originality is important, but in general it's easier to install a new crystal. What type of watch needs help?
  12. Kobayashi

    G-Shock revival

    Finished with new band.
  13. Kobayashi

    G-Shock revival

    The aluminum bezel is discontinued. This one is anodized gray, but has plenty of patina. I considered restoring it with some Birchwood Casey Aluminum Black, and I still might, but for now I chose to smooth it out with some 400 and 1000 grit to even out the battle worn look.
  14. Kobayashi

    G-Shock revival

    Cleaned, crystal polished with Flitz.
  15. Kobayashi

    G-Shock revival

    Besides the wear, I found 11 years of grime.
  16. Kobayashi

    G-Shock revival

    Worked on another one tonight. This is one of my favorites a GW-2500b. These were only made for one year, and while you can still find them on Ebay the prices have been steadily climbing over the last few years. This one has a lot of miles on it.
  17. Kobayashi

    G-Shock revival

    It depends on the material and how deep the scratch is. Scuffs can be polished out. With deep scratches it's easier to replace the crystal. In most cases the crystal can be upgraded to sapphire.
  18. Kobayashi

    G-Shock revival

    You can rebuild most any watch if you have the tools. G-shocks are relatively easy as long as the spare parts haven't been discontinued.