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Old 12 August 2014, 01:27 AM   #1
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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?
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Old 12 August 2014, 02:01 AM   #2
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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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Old 12 August 2014, 02:02 AM   #3
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I thought the maroon SB pads were recommended for brushed finishes.
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Old 12 August 2014, 02:06 AM   #4
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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.
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Old 12 August 2014, 02:45 AM   #5
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I like Sunshine polishing cloths for the polished.
The Cape Cod polishing cloth also works on bright ss and gold.
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Old 12 August 2014, 02:50 AM   #6
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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!
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Old 12 August 2014, 02:59 AM   #7
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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?
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Old 12 August 2014, 03:09 AM   #8
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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...
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Old 12 August 2014, 03:10 AM   #9
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This is why I wrote above "One or two lite strokes going with the grain." It's all you should need.
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Old 12 August 2014, 03:10 AM   #10
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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.
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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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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...
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Old 12 August 2014, 03:12 AM   #11
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This is the best approach for all of us amateurs on any Rolex, not just gold...
Great advice!
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Old 12 August 2014, 04:44 AM   #12
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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.
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Old 12 August 2014, 05:13 AM   #13
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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?
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Old 12 August 2014, 05:34 AM   #14
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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.
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Old 12 August 2014, 05:44 AM   #15
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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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Old 12 August 2014, 05:53 AM   #16
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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!
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Old 12 August 2014, 05:57 AM   #17
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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!!
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Old 12 August 2014, 06:10 AM   #18
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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
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Old 12 August 2014, 06:11 AM   #19
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By Friday I may have an incoming anyway so that will bring some comfort in this battle scar LOL
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Old 12 August 2014, 06:35 AM   #20
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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
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Old 12 August 2014, 07:31 AM   #21
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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...
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Old 12 August 2014, 07:34 AM   #22
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I would leave it well alone, and avoid the potential stress that awaits
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Old 12 August 2014, 09:54 AM   #23
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Agree with Tom, I wouldn't touch that one.
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Old 12 August 2014, 11:09 AM   #24
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Just keep in mind that what you take off, you can't put back on.
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Old 12 August 2014, 12:23 PM   #25
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I would not touch that bracelet. Looks mint to me.
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I would hit it with the pad. It should be an easy fix.
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Maybe use this as a self project to control that ocd?
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Old 13 August 2014, 02:51 AM   #28
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Waht he would take off couldn't be measured outside of a laboratory...
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Old 13 August 2014, 03:07 AM   #29
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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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Old 13 August 2014, 03:09 AM   #30
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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.
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