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dpatterson · 13 May 2008, 01:42 PM

As a brand new user I hope I'm posting in the right place. I own one of the Kermit's and have a few surface scratches (relatively light) on the brushed oyster bracelet. I was curious if anyone had any tricks for removing them or is the best advice just to live with it until it goes in for service?

jgreene1672 · 13 May 2008, 01:44 PM

It is possible to polish it on your own with a cape cod cloth, masking tape and really really careful hands. But if I were you dont even try it, no one knows how to polish a rolex better then rolex. Plus even if you do manage to get a few scratches out theyll just come back the next day and now you have even less material, I'd say wait.

Alcan · 13 May 2008, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jgreene1672

even if you do manage to get a few scratches out theyll just come back the next day and now you have even less material, I'd say wait.

I'd concur. Minor scratches are inevitable. Enjoy your watch for 5 years then send it in and get a virtually brand new watch back.

Tools · 13 May 2008, 01:50 PM

One word........

3M Scotch Brite pads...(green, just like Kermit)

(OK, I guess that's more than one ......)

Dan Pierce · 13 May 2008, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

One word........

3M Scotch Brite pads...(green, just like Kermit)

(OK, I guess that's more than one ......)

Bingo!

Go with the grain.
dP

hienpham04 · 13 May 2008, 02:01 PM

BTW, Cape Cod is only good for polished links. For the matte finish, I would say enjoy it then have it serviced later.

dpatterson · 13 May 2008, 04:01 PM

Thanks very much to all for the useful information. That "just like Kermit" comment gave me a chuckle!

golfball123 · 13 May 2008, 04:30 PM

i hv not tried but i think will be very diff to try to polish the DD ourselves as the
links are small n rounded..

MDC · 13 May 2008, 11:25 PM

Hi I am by no means an expert but I had the same problems on an Omega clasp. I purchase a bergeon 2834c which is a scratch brush with a pen like appearance. This if used lightly and with patience and care works very well. These are available from all watchmaker suppliy sellers. I hope this helps some. I am very fussy about my watches and was delighted with the result.
Mal

sheldonsmith · 14 May 2008, 10:23 PM

I have some info on Bracelet and Case maintenance posted here: http://www.minus4plus6.com/maintenance.htm

-Sheldon

13 May 2008, 01:42 PM	#1
dpatterson "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Calgary Watch: Rolex Sub Posts: 3	Bracelet Scratch Repair As a brand new user I hope I'm posting in the right place. I own one of the Kermit's and have a few surface scratches (relatively light) on the brushed oyster bracelet. I was curious if anyone had any tricks for removing them or is the best advice just to live with it until it goes in for service?

13 May 2008, 01:50 PM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	One word........ 3M Scotch Brite pads...(green, just like Kermit) (OK, I guess that's more than one ......) __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

14 May 2008, 10:23 PM	#10
sheldonsmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Member 202♛ Posts: 1,815	I have some info posted... I have some info on Bracelet and Case maintenance posted here: http://www.minus4plus6.com/maintenance.htm -Sheldon __________________

13 May 2008, 01:44 PM	#2
jgreene1672 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: TT Blue Submariner Posts: 67	It is possible to polish it on your own with a cape cod cloth, masking tape and really really careful hands. But if I were you dont even try it, no one knows how to polish a rolex better then rolex. Plus even if you do manage to get a few scratches out theyll just come back the next day and now you have even less material, I'd say wait.

13 May 2008, 02:01 PM	#6
hienpham04 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Hien Q Pham Location: Orlando, FL Watch: Rolex President Posts: 595	BTW, Cape Cod is only good for polished links. For the matte finish, I would say enjoy it then have it serviced later.

13 May 2008, 04:01 PM	#7
dpatterson "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Calgary Watch: Rolex Sub Posts: 3	Thanks very much to all for the useful information. That "just like Kermit" comment gave me a chuckle!

13 May 2008, 04:30 PM	#8
golfball123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: thailand / m'sia Watch: YG DD & GMT,TT SUB Posts: 1,265	i hv not tried but i think will be very diff to try to polish the DD ourselves as the links are small n rounded..

13 May 2008, 11:25 PM	#9
MDC Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: England Posts: 30	Hi I am by no means an expert but I had the same problems on an Omega clasp. I purchase a bergeon 2834c which is a scratch brush with a pen like appearance. This if used lightly and with patience and care works very well. These are available from all watchmaker suppliy sellers. I hope this helps some. I am very fussy about my watches and was delighted with the result. Mal

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