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ed j · 24 January 2008, 12:50 PM

http://stores.ebay.ca/The-Watch-Boys...echniques.html

Bama · 24 January 2008, 12:58 PM

I saw this referenced in the other thread. I've had no experience with the pen but I'm interested to hear from others who might have.

cmr · 24 January 2008, 01:10 PM

when i repair small scuffs i use red scotchbrite, then i will go back over the area with grey scotchbrite to match the finish of the rest of the watch as it is a finer grade of abrasive. i use one of these pen's to finish and blend the area. my experience with these is they are only good to finish and blend the area.

hope this helps,

cmr

chevycorvette · 24 January 2008, 01:03 PM

is there any before and after pic from forum member?

ed j · 24 January 2008, 01:06 PM

There's some pictures from that site:

This is the product:

Bama · 24 January 2008, 01:08 PM

Looks pretty good to me. However, others seem to have better success with those products than I.

JBat · 24 January 2008, 01:13 PM

One thing I do like about it is its small tip. That should make touching up small, tight areas a lot easier.

Cyberpipm2000 · 24 January 2008, 02:04 PM

this pen is a good idea but this pen tool is not meant to refinish brushed serfaces on watches. this pen tool is really made to scrub and clean the interior micro bords of quartz watches from my understanding and use. but i can see someone else found a use for it other than that. eh.

AGENT4734 · 24 January 2008, 02:47 PM

I have this fiberglass pen and have used it for over 7 years on my S/S watches. You can find these as cheap as $6 on ebay.com. Don't expect a "like new" finish, this is great to use on LIGHT scratches. This it not ment to be used on gold or platinum. I use it if I get a minor scuff.

I just went over the bezel on my Expy II and it turned out great. Be sure to lightly scratch the S/S in the same direction as it all ready was polished. I also recently cleaned up my SMP band and case and it too came out looking great. I will post some before and after shots for you guys to see...

Before & After

LOOK AT THE 10 & 16 MARK ON THE DIAL AND ALSO THE LOWER RIGHT SIDE OF THE CASE...

Everyone should have one of these... but be careful not to over polish it !!!!!!!!!!!

applebook · 24 January 2008, 03:59 PM

Thanks for the info, Agent.

CPCC · 24 January 2008, 04:03 PM

No I have never used it. I always see it on same on fleabay.

SPACE-DWELLER · 24 January 2008, 07:22 PM

Don't these pens come with different degrees of abrasive tips??

I mean: Restoring the satination of the lugs of say an old-style GMT II (= coarse, DIAGONAL satination) is not the same task as restoring the satination of the lugs of the NEW GMT II(c) which has much finer, HORIZONTAL going satination).

AGENT4734 · 24 January 2008, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

Don't these pens come with different degrees of abrasive tips??

Yes there are different tips that are available. I purchased the most fine tip... the fiberglass has strands that are roughly the same thickness of you hair.

frostie · 24 January 2008, 07:30 PM

It looks good to me judging by the pics allthough i've never heard of a pen like this.

ed j · 25 January 2008, 12:05 AM

Well, I took the plunge and made an order for this pen and the Cape Cod cloth. Hopefully they'll be in by end of the week. Would like to give it a try.

frostie · 25 January 2008, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ed j

Well, I took the plunge and made an order for this pen and the Cape Cod cloth. Hopefully they'll be in by end of the week. Would like to give it a try.

Give it a try but remember to be careful and don't make excessive use of the cloth or the pen cause you are going to be really unhappy with the result

AGENT4734 · 25 January 2008, 07:08 AM

+1 Be careful not to over polish!!!!! Very lightly scratch the watch with the pen.... very lightly!

wantonebad · 25 January 2008, 07:25 AM

I have both the pen and the scotchbrite, use them both all the time on my brushed and satin finish watches, bottom line is there is not a scratch on brushed SS that can't be addressed with a scotchbrite, the pen is over kill, scotchbrite works on all scratches large-small, deep or light, scotchbrite all the way. The pen for scratches is a bit over matched JMHO

jason427 · 25 January 2008, 07:42 AM

+1 on the scotchbright

llamaofdoom · 25 January 2008, 12:13 PM

The pens actually work extremely well on brushed titanium, but it takes a very light touch.

They can work well for brushed solid gold as well, but again, it takes a light touch or the finish will be uneven.

In my experience, Scotchbrite in varying degrees of abrasiveness work best on brushed stainless steel.

24 January 2008, 12:50 PM	#1
ed j "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MTL Posts: 16	Anyone try this refinishing pen on scratches on brushed surfaces? http://stores.ebay.ca/The-Watch-Boys...echniques.html

24 January 2008, 02:47 PM	#9
AGENT4734 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Greg Location: Chandler, Arizona Watch: Polar Club Founder Posts: 434	I have this fiberglass pen and have used it for over 7 years on my S/S watches. You can find these as cheap as $6 on ebay.com. Don't expect a "like new" finish, this is great to use on LIGHT scratches. This it not ment to be used on gold or platinum. I use it if I get a minor scuff. I just went over the bezel on my Expy II and it turned out great. Be sure to lightly scratch the S/S in the same direction as it all ready was polished. I also recently cleaned up my SMP band and case and it too came out looking great. I will post some before and after shots for you guys to see... Before & After LOOK AT THE 10 & 16 MARK ON THE DIAL AND ALSO THE LOWER RIGHT SIDE OF THE CASE... Everyone should have one of these... but be careful not to over polish it !!!!!!!!!!! Attached Images __________________ Rolex Explorer II ~Polar Dial Original Founder Rolex Sub C 116610 Rolex YM 116610 Rolex DJ TOG 116264 Rolex DJ Roman 126200

24 January 2008, 04:03 PM	#11
CPCC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: USA Posts: 1,857	No I have never used it. I always see it on same on fleabay. __________________

24 January 2008, 07:22 PM	#12
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Don't these pens come with different degrees of abrasive tips?? I mean: Restoring the satination of the lugs of say an old-style GMT II (= coarse, DIAGONAL satination) is not the same task as restoring the satination of the lugs of the NEW GMT II(c) which has much finer, HORIZONTAL going satination). __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

24 January 2008, 07:30 PM	#14
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	It looks good to me judging by the pics allthough i've never heard of a pen like this. __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

24 January 2008, 12:58 PM	#2
Bama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,150	I saw this referenced in the other thread. I've had no experience with the pen but I'm interested to hear from others who might have.

24 January 2008, 01:10 PM	#3
cmr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: marcus Location: us, oklahoma Posts: 1,646	when i repair small scuffs i use red scotchbrite, then i will go back over the area with grey scotchbrite to match the finish of the rest of the watch as it is a finer grade of abrasive. i use one of these pen's to finish and blend the area. my experience with these is they are only good to finish and blend the area. hope this helps, cmr

24 January 2008, 01:03 PM	#4
chevycorvette "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: willie Location: pie hole Watch: still looking Posts: 924	is there any before and after pic from forum member?

24 January 2008, 01:06 PM	#5
ed j "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MTL Posts: 16	There's some pictures from that site: This is the product:

24 January 2008, 01:08 PM	#6
Bama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,150	Looks pretty good to me. However, others seem to have better success with those products than I.

24 January 2008, 01:13 PM	#7
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	One thing I do like about it is its small tip. That should make touching up small, tight areas a lot easier.

24 January 2008, 02:04 PM	#8
Cyberpipm2000 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: JD Location: chicago Watch: Bluesy Posts: 107	this pen is a good idea but this pen tool is not meant to refinish brushed serfaces on watches. this pen tool is really made to scrub and clean the interior micro bords of quartz watches from my understanding and use. but i can see someone else found a use for it other than that. eh.

24 January 2008, 03:59 PM	#10
applebook "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: vancouver Posts: 1,918	Thanks for the info, Agent.

25 January 2008, 12:05 AM	#15
ed j "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MTL Posts: 16	Well, I took the plunge and made an order for this pen and the Cape Cod cloth. Hopefully they'll be in by end of the week. Would like to give it a try.

25 January 2008, 07:08 AM	#17
AGENT4734 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Greg Location: Chandler, Arizona Watch: Polar Club Founder Posts: 434	+1 Be careful not to over polish!!!!! Very lightly scratch the watch with the pen.... very lightly! __________________ Rolex Explorer II ~Polar Dial Original Founder Rolex Sub C 116610 Rolex YM 116610 Rolex DJ TOG 116264 Rolex DJ Roman 126200

25 January 2008, 07:25 AM	#18
wantonebad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,849	I have both the pen and the scotchbrite, use them both all the time on my brushed and satin finish watches, bottom line is there is not a scratch on brushed SS that can't be addressed with a scotchbrite, the pen is over kill, scotchbrite works on all scratches large-small, deep or light, scotchbrite all the way. The pen for scratches is a bit over matched JMHO

25 January 2008, 07:42 AM	#19
jason427 Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: FL Posts: 221	+1 on the scotchbright

25 January 2008, 12:13 PM	#20
llamaofdoom Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 417	The pens actually work extremely well on brushed titanium, but it takes a very light touch. They can work well for brushed solid gold as well, but again, it takes a light touch or the finish will be uneven. In my experience, Scotchbrite in varying degrees of abrasiveness work best on brushed stainless steel.

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