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Gary Busey · 4 October 2013, 01:47 PM

Hi,

Any product less abrasive than cc that could be used for really superficial stuff?

Tks

Gb

threemonkeys · 4 October 2013, 02:06 PM

Puppy hair?

Gary Busey · 4 October 2013, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by threemonkeys

Puppy hair?

hahahha.

Rolexitis · 5 October 2013, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by threemonkeys

Puppy hair?

joe100 · 4 October 2013, 02:42 PM

Cape of Good Hope? Cape Fear? Not Cape Horn though

Gary Busey · 4 October 2013, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by joe100

Cape of Good Hope? Cape Fear? Not Cape Horn though

i though cape of good hope was very treachurous...

joe100 · 5 October 2013, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Gary Busey

i though cape of good hope was very treachurous...

It is but once you get used to it, it's very soft

Keith1 · 4 October 2013, 03:18 PM

Sunshine polishing cloths works wonders. I have been using them on 18k gold and TT Rolex's, and they look brand new after. I don't understand why more TRF members are not using these. Only use this on the polished part of your watch, either stainless, or gold.

samsam · 4 October 2013, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Keith1

Sunshine polishing cloths works wonders. I have been using them on 18k gold and TT Rolex's, and they look brand new after. I don't understand why more TRF members are not using these.

Do you only use it on polished areas? What about brushed areas? Does it also work on SS?

Keith1 · 4 October 2013, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by SamSam

Do you only use it on polished areas? What about brushed areas? Does it also work on SS?

I just edited my post. Only use on polished areas, either stainless, or gold. I just use my finger with the cloth under it rubbing in a straight line, back and forth. Never had to tape off the brushed area.

Mickyfin · 4 October 2013, 03:25 PM

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-Sunshine...item53eae5e7ee

Old Expat Beast · 4 October 2013, 04:48 PM

Cape Cod should be fine with light use.

Mickyfin · 4 October 2013, 07:06 PM

@Keith1 - It states on the ebay sellers item of this cloth that you are not to wash the cloths. What do you do? Throw away once dirty, or a gentle rinse?

Keith1 · 5 October 2013, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Mickyfin

@Keith1 - It states on the ebay sellers item of this cloth that you are not to wash the cloths. What do you do? Throw away once dirty, or a gentle rinse?

They are correct in that you do not wash them, but throw away after use. One cloth will last for months depending on how often you use it. I bought a 5 pack for less than $10. As you rub the cloth on the polished parts, it turns the cloth from yellow to black. Just use a tiny piece of the cloth until it turns to black, then move on to a new clean piece until the whole cloth is all black. You can use both sides.

subtona · 4 October 2013, 10:02 PM

Satin & saliva

Cc1966 · 4 October 2013, 10:36 PM

I've been using CCC for years and found them gentle of you are gentle with them.

wingku · 5 October 2013, 03:48 AM

I don't even think Cape Cod is that abrasive....

richard371 · 5 October 2013, 06:35 AM

Cape Cod piece.

melons · 5 October 2013, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by richard371

Cape Cod piece.

I find this hilarious

gsgarbear2 · 5 October 2013, 06:51 AM

I've used Cape Cod cloths on gold and it will leave minute hairline swirlies. Have never tried Sunshine cloths. Might give them a try.

submariner66 · 5 October 2013, 08:23 AM

I have a strong suspicion that its not the polish but the damn pink cloths that are leaving the swirlies. Try any good fine polish with a microfiber I find has better results than cape cod.

jnkay · 5 October 2013, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by submariner66

I have a strong suspicion that its not the polish but the damn pink cloths that are leaving the swirlies. Try any good fine polish with a microfiber I find has better results than cape cod.

That.
Use a silky microfiber cloth to buff off the cape cod polish. Like the kind you clean eyeglasses with. It works out most of the swirlies.

Gary Busey · 5 October 2013, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jnkay

That.
Use a silky microfiber cloth to buff off the cape cod polish. Like the kind you clean eyeglasses with. It works out most of the swirlies.

So first polish with cc and then remove residue with microfiber?

bobert · 5 October 2013, 11:57 AM

Here's my 2 cents worth...I am a woodworker and polish my chisels to a mirror finish using the Tormek sharpening system. I had a small scratch (actually more of a mark than scratch) on my new YM platinum bezel that would not rub out, and here is how I removed it: I cut a Popsicle stick to the shape I wanted and placed it in an old t-shirt (one layer). I then applied a very small amount of Tormek sharpening paste to the t-shirt and rubbed out the mark. I checked the result under a magnifying glass and could not tell any difference from other polished parts of the bezel. It worked like a dream. You can find the paste on-line or at any good woodworking store. BTW...Since then I have decided to just let the minor scratches accumulate and have RSC take care of them when I send it in for service. I enjoy wearing my watch too much to worry about normal wear.

-B

MitchSteel · 5 October 2013, 12:06 PM

I hear Unicorn tears are pretty mild.

Rolexitis · 5 October 2013, 12:31 PM

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I hear Unicorn tears are pretty mild.

Rolexitis · 5 October 2013, 12:32 PM

I would leave it be.

jnkay · 5 October 2013, 12:50 PM

Yes. The pink cloth is for getting out scratches and scuffs and the micro cloth gets out the fine hairlines and swirls that the pink cloth leaves behind.

LEDWatch · 5 October 2013, 12:51 PM

Flitz and a piece of cotton (washed undershirts are great) is perfect for superficial work.

Alcan · 5 October 2013, 01:01 PM

Whats less abrasive than cape cod?

Delsey, unless the bears are lying.

4 October 2013, 01:47 PM	#1
Gary Busey "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Pothole Watch: Tudor Black Bay Posts: 890	Whats less abrasive than cape cod? Hi, Any product less abrasive than cc that could be used for really superficial stuff? Tks Gb __________________ Tudor Black Bay Red Rose ETA Rolex 214270 Explorer 1 Tudor BB 41 Blue Dial Doxa Sub 200, SKX009 Aquastar Deepstar

4 October 2013, 02:42 PM	#5
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	Cape of Good Hope? Cape Fear? Not Cape Horn though __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

4 October 2013, 04:48 PM	#12
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	Cape Cod should be fine with light use. __________________ _______________________

4 October 2013, 10:02 PM	#15
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,601	Satin & saliva __________________

4 October 2013, 10:36 PM	#16
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	I've been using CCC for years and found them gentle of you are gentle with them. __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

4 October 2013, 02:06 PM	#2
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	Puppy hair?

4 October 2013, 03:18 PM	#8
Keith1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: San Diego Watch: Sub-C blue, DSSD Posts: 2,482	Sunshine polishing cloths works wonders. I have been using them on 18k gold and TT Rolex's, and they look brand new after. I don't understand why more TRF members are not using these. Only use this on the polished part of your watch, either stainless, or gold.

4 October 2013, 03:25 PM	#11
Mickyfin "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Michael Location: Suomi Watch: Planet Ocean Posts: 334	http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-Sunshine...item53eae5e7ee

4 October 2013, 07:06 PM	#13
Mickyfin "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Michael Location: Suomi Watch: Planet Ocean Posts: 334	@Keith1 - It states on the ebay sellers item of this cloth that you are not to wash the cloths. What do you do? Throw away once dirty, or a gentle rinse?

5 October 2013, 03:48 AM	#17
wingku "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Wing Location: Calgary,AB,Canada Watch: the World unfold Posts: 1,019	I don't even think Cape Cod is that abrasive....

5 October 2013, 06:35 AM	#18
richard371 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: sf Watch: 116500LN White Posts: 1,853	Cape Cod piece.

5 October 2013, 06:51 AM	#20
gsgarbear2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: Utah, USA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 156	I've used Cape Cod cloths on gold and it will leave minute hairline swirlies. Have never tried Sunshine cloths. Might give them a try.

5 October 2013, 08:23 AM	#21
submariner66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: John Location: New Jersey Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,139	I have a strong suspicion that its not the polish but the damn pink cloths that are leaving the swirlies. Try any good fine polish with a microfiber I find has better results than cape cod.

5 October 2013, 11:57 AM	#24
bobert Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Bob Location: L.A. area Watch: this. Hold my beer Posts: 136	Here's my 2 cents worth...I am a woodworker and polish my chisels to a mirror finish using the Tormek sharpening system. I had a small scratch (actually more of a mark than scratch) on my new YM platinum bezel that would not rub out, and here is how I removed it: I cut a Popsicle stick to the shape I wanted and placed it in an old t-shirt (one layer). I then applied a very small amount of Tormek sharpening paste to the t-shirt and rubbed out the mark. I checked the result under a magnifying glass and could not tell any difference from other polished parts of the bezel. It worked like a dream. You can find the paste on-line or at any good woodworking store. BTW...Since then I have decided to just let the minor scratches accumulate and have RSC take care of them when I send it in for service. I enjoy wearing my watch too much to worry about normal wear. -B

5 October 2013, 12:06 PM	#25
MitchSteel "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: MDangerSteel Location: Canada Watch: Vintage Rolex Posts: 2,301	I hear Unicorn tears are pretty mild.

5 October 2013, 12:32 PM	#27
Rolexitis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Earth Watch: 114060 Posts: 3,203	I would leave it be.

5 October 2013, 12:50 PM	#28
jnkay "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: South Florida, US Watch: du jour Posts: 1,815	Yes. The pink cloth is for getting out scratches and scuffs and the micro cloth gets out the fine hairlines and swirls that the pink cloth leaves behind.

5 October 2013, 12:51 PM	#29
LEDWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New York Posts: 17	Flitz and a piece of cotton (washed undershirts are great) is perfect for superficial work.

5 October 2013, 01:01 PM	#30
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Whats less abrasive than cape cod? Delsey, unless the bears are lying. __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

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