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ELITEVIDEOGAMES · 12 August 2014, 01:27 AM

I have had success in the past on my SS Rolex's with Scotch Brite on the brushed part of the link. Does anyone know if i would have similar success on a gold link or would this only make it worse?
Thanks to all for the fast and accurate knowledge this forum provides.

Keith1 · 12 August 2014, 02:01 AM

The 7447 scotch brite pad does work for the BRUSHED links on 18k gold. One or two lite strokes going with the grain just like your SS will make it look like new.

ELITEVIDEOGAMES · 12 August 2014, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Keith1

The 7447 scotch brite pad does work for the BRUSHED links on 18k gold. One or two lite strokes going with the grain just like your SS will make it look like new.

Thank you, I was pretty sure it was the same as SS but I wanted to verify before laying it down on the gold. I appreciate the affirmation!

locutus49 · 12 August 2014, 02:02 AM

I thought the maroon SB pads were recommended for brushed finishes.

Keith1 · 12 August 2014, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by locutus49

I thought the maroon SB pads were recommended for brushed finishes.

I believe he is referring to the brushed links. It would ruin the polished links. I like Sunshine polishing cloths for the polished.

phils · 12 August 2014, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Keith1

I like Sunshine polishing cloths for the polished.

The Cape Cod polishing cloth also works on bright ss and gold.

rmfnla · 12 August 2014, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ELITEVIDEOGAMES

I have had success in the past on my SS Rolex's with Scotch Brite on the brushed part of the link. Does anyone know if i would have similar success on a gold link or would this only make it worse?
Thanks to all for the fast and accurate knowledge this forum provides.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith1

The 7447 scotch brite pad does work for the BRUSHED links on 18k gold. One or two lite strokes going with the grain just like your SS will make it look like new.

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Originally Posted by locutus49

I thought the maroon SB pads were recommended for brushed finishes.

Yes, the 7447 is the maroon pad; the green one will not yield the right finish...

Time Exposure · 12 August 2014, 02:59 AM

I'm inclined to believe it would take fewer and less forceful strokes to brush the gold. However, I confess I have no real experience here. Perhaps you should approach it very conservatively in terms of pressure and number of strokes?

rmfnla · 12 August 2014, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Time Exposure

I'm inclined to believe it would take fewer and less forceful strokes to brush the gold. However, I confess I have no real experience here. Perhaps you should approach it very conservatively in terms of pressure and number of strokes?

This is the best approach for all of us amateurs on any Rolex, not just gold...

Keith1 · 12 August 2014, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by rmfnla

This is the best approach for all of us amateurs on any Rolex, not just gold...

Great advice!

Keith1 · 12 August 2014, 03:10 AM

This is why I wrote above "One or two lite strokes going with the grain." It's all you should need.

AK797 · 12 August 2014, 04:44 AM

Yes light careful strokes and tape up the polished parts. I carelessly cape cod-ed an old SS watch's bezel and wiped half the AR off my crystal.

tkerrmd · 12 August 2014, 05:13 AM

it will work but do YOU want to try that on your YG bracelet? maybe a professional for something of that worth?

how bout a pic to see how bad it looks before ya do it?

ELITEVIDEOGAMES · 12 August 2014, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

it will work but do YOU want to try that on your YG bracelet? maybe a professional for something of that worth?

how bout a pic to see how bad it looks before ya do it?

LOL you would laugh at me since it is so minuscule. OCD getting the best of me.

ELITEVIDEOGAMES · 12 August 2014, 05:44 AM

Feel free to throw stones.. I know its nothing but i thought a light stroke would correct it. Its more noticeable IRL. The Polished link actually looked much worse but I believe I successfully took care of that last night.
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tkerrmd · 12 August 2014, 05:53 AM

honestly Tom I am as OCD as anyone and thats why I asked for the pic, please leave that alone, it really wouldnt even bother me, you may make that beautiful bracelet look worse! just my 2 cents!

brettpaul · 12 August 2014, 05:57 AM

Agree with Tom that the bracelet looks just fine....think of it as a beauty mark...like the one on Cindy Crawfords cheek....still perfection!!

ELITEVIDEOGAMES · 12 August 2014, 06:10 AM

I know I am crazy. Just ask my girlfriend when i check to see if the door is locked twice when i go anywhere.

OK- I will go against all my urges to do something about this and not do anything till the end of this week. If by Friday I don't think about it anymore I will leave as is !

Brave new world for me

tkerrmd · 12 August 2014, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ELITEVIDEOGAMES

I know I am crazy. Just ask my girlfriend when i check to see if the door is locked twice when i go anywhere.

OK- I will go against all my urges to do something about this and not do anything till the end of this week. If by Friday I don't think about it anymore I will leave as is !

Brave new world for me

a good decision, give it some time

rmfnla · 12 August 2014, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ELITEVIDEOGAMES

I know I am crazy. Just ask my girlfriend when i check to see if the door is locked twice when i go anywhere.

OK- I will go against all my urges to do something about this and not do anything till the end of this week. If by Friday I don't think about it anymore I will leave as is !

Brave new world for me

Hell, literally 2, maybe 3 easy passes and that little blemish is a fading memory...

ELITEVIDEOGAMES · 12 August 2014, 06:11 AM

By Friday I may have an incoming anyway so that will bring some comfort in this battle scar LOL

Psmith · 12 August 2014, 07:34 AM

I would leave it well alone, and avoid the potential stress that awaits

watchwatcher · 12 August 2014, 09:54 AM

Agree with Tom, I wouldn't touch that one.

kilyung · 12 August 2014, 11:09 AM

Just keep in mind that what you take off, you can't put back on.

rmfnla · 13 August 2014, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Just keep in mind that what you take off, you can't put back on.

Waht he would take off couldn't be measured outside of a laboratory...

lmcgbaj · 12 August 2014, 12:23 PM

I would not touch that bracelet. Looks mint to me.

gwozhog · 12 August 2014, 01:08 PM

I would hit it with the pad. It should be an easy fix.

KBM · 12 August 2014, 02:25 PM

Maybe use this as a self project to control that ocd?

ZROLEX · 13 August 2014, 03:07 AM

It looks fine and if you ask me doesnt need any correction. If it would be me I would leave it as is. You may correct it very easy with scotchbrite, yes, but keep in mind that you may need to do the whole bracelet and not only one link, to match the "corrected" link!! The grain would not look exactly the same, it will be really close but not the same.

Onikage · 13 August 2014, 03:09 AM

I would leave that mark. Not worth disturbing the original straight factory finish for imo.
Green could be a bit harsh on gold. I have some grey pads though I'm not sure of the manufacturer - A chap who does car panel work gave them to me. They are a finer grain and leave a brighter finish more akin to Rolex factory. Using soap and water when brushing also helps take the bite off when refinishing. No way would I dry brush a gold piece.

12 August 2014, 01:27 AM	#1
ELITEVIDEOGAMES "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Tom Location: Long Island NY Watch: me sell games Posts: 1,898	Does Scotch Brite green pad work on brushed Gold as good as with SS? I have had success in the past on my SS Rolex's with Scotch Brite on the brushed part of the link. Does anyone know if i would have similar success on a gold link or would this only make it worse? Thanks to all for the fast and accurate knowledge this forum provides.

12 August 2014, 07:34 AM	#22
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	I would leave it well alone, and avoid the potential stress that awaits __________________

12 August 2014, 12:23 PM	#26
lmcgbaj "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: G Location: Canada Watch: es are FUN!!! Posts: 1,979	I would not touch that bracelet. Looks mint to me. __________________ "Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive.* "*

12 August 2014, 01:08 PM	#27
gwozhog "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Point Blank, TX Posts: 2,894	I would hit it with the pad. It should be an easy fix. __________________ I once dated a girl in high school and her dad told me I would never amount to anything. He was right

13 August 2014, 03:09 AM	#30
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	I would leave that mark. Not worth disturbing the original straight factory finish for imo. Green could be a bit harsh on gold. I have some grey pads though I'm not sure of the manufacturer - A chap who does car panel work gave them to me. They are a finer grain and leave a brighter finish more akin to Rolex factory. Using soap and water when brushing also helps take the bite off when refinishing. No way would I dry brush a gold piece. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

12 August 2014, 02:01 AM	#2
Keith1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: San Diego Watch: Sub-C blue, DSSD Posts: 2,482	The 7447 scotch brite pad does work for the BRUSHED links on 18k gold. One or two lite strokes going with the grain just like your SS will make it look like new.

12 August 2014, 02:02 AM	#4
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	I thought the maroon SB pads were recommended for brushed finishes.

12 August 2014, 02:59 AM	#8
Time Exposure "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Bryan Location: Sac Valley, CA US Watch: Patek 5980/1A Posts: 2,860	I'm inclined to believe it would take fewer and less forceful strokes to brush the gold. However, I confess I have no real experience here. Perhaps you should approach it very conservatively in terms of pressure and number of strokes?

12 August 2014, 03:10 AM	#11
Keith1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: San Diego Watch: Sub-C blue, DSSD Posts: 2,482	This is why I wrote above "One or two lite strokes going with the grain." It's all you should need.

12 August 2014, 04:44 AM	#12
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Yes light careful strokes and tape up the polished parts. I carelessly cape cod-ed an old SS watch's bezel and wiped half the AR off my crystal.

12 August 2014, 05:13 AM	#13
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	it will work but do YOU want to try that on your YG bracelet? maybe a professional for something of that worth? how bout a pic to see how bad it looks before ya do it?

12 August 2014, 05:44 AM	#15
ELITEVIDEOGAMES "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Tom Location: Long Island NY Watch: me sell games Posts: 1,898	Feel free to throw stones.. I know its nothing but i thought a light stroke would correct it. Its more noticeable IRL. The Polished link actually looked much worse but I believe I successfully took care of that last night.

12 August 2014, 05:53 AM	#16
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	honestly Tom I am as OCD as anyone and thats why I asked for the pic, please leave that alone, it really wouldnt even bother me, you may make that beautiful bracelet look worse! just my 2 cents!

12 August 2014, 05:57 AM	#17
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	Agree with Tom that the bracelet looks just fine....think of it as a beauty mark...like the one on Cindy Crawfords cheek....still perfection!!

12 August 2014, 06:10 AM	#18
ELITEVIDEOGAMES "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Tom Location: Long Island NY Watch: me sell games Posts: 1,898	I know I am crazy. Just ask my girlfriend when i check to see if the door is locked twice when i go anywhere. OK- I will go against all my urges to do something about this and not do anything till the end of this week. If by Friday I don't think about it anymore I will leave as is ! Brave new world for me

12 August 2014, 06:11 AM	#21
ELITEVIDEOGAMES "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Tom Location: Long Island NY Watch: me sell games Posts: 1,898	By Friday I may have an incoming anyway so that will bring some comfort in this battle scar LOL

12 August 2014, 09:54 AM	#23
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Agree with Tom, I wouldn't touch that one.

12 August 2014, 11:09 AM	#24
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Just keep in mind that what you take off, you can't put back on.

12 August 2014, 02:25 PM	#28
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,460	Maybe use this as a self project to control that ocd?

13 August 2014, 03:07 AM	#29
ZROLEX Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: DC Posts: 469	It looks fine and if you ask me doesnt need any correction. If it would be me I would leave it as is. You may correct it very easy with scotchbrite, yes, but keep in mind that you may need to do the whole bracelet and not only one link, to match the "corrected" link!! The grain would not look exactly the same, it will be really close but not the same.

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