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Blue Bull · 11 August 2007, 05:02 AM

WENOL All purpose metal polish

WENOL
Distribution by Renkitt & Colman
Hamburg
Deutchland

Works VERY well

frostie · 11 August 2007, 05:12 AM

Never heard of it i am going to check if it is available here

Blue Bull · 11 August 2007, 05:19 AM

Reckitt Benckiser Inc +1(973)6332620 Distributor of WENOL in the States.

colemanitis · 11 August 2007, 05:20 AM

I've never heard of it either. I use a Cape Cod cloth.

frostie · 11 August 2007, 05:24 AM

i think that cape cod is used only on the golden parts of the watch

colemanitis · 11 August 2007, 05:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frostie

i think that cape cod is used only on the golden parts of the watch

Nope, you have it backwards. It's not to be used on gold.

frostie · 11 August 2007, 05:31 AM

OOOPSSS sorry . My mistake . You are actually right. I remember one guy who had an ss daytona and he was explaining how to polish the center links of the watch.

colemanitis · 11 August 2007, 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frostie

OOOPSSS sorry . My mistake.

No problem. Just don't let it happen again.

frostie · 11 August 2007, 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colemanitis

No problem. Just don't let it happen again.

Blue Bull · 11 August 2007, 05:41 AM

WENOL,is recommended for gold,silver,brass,copper,pewter,chrome,ss,aluminiu m,tin,painted surfaces,ceramic tiles and fibreglass.Not suitable for anodised aluminium.

frostie · 11 August 2007, 05:44 AM

I have no clue what anodise aluminium is but thanks for the info.

colemanitis · 11 August 2007, 05:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frostie

I have no clue what anodise aluminium is but thanks for the info.

Is this what the bezel insert is made of?

frostie · 11 August 2007, 05:49 AM

Honestly i have no clue

Robb · 11 August 2007, 05:51 AM

I used to have some Wenol. Strong stuff and hard to find!!!!

I used to clean my chrome wheels with it.. It is amazing!!!

roadcarver · 11 August 2007, 05:53 AM

That tube looks well used!! Thanks for the info Chris. Will it keep brushed finished the way it is or will it make it polished and reflective?

EvEr34 · 11 August 2007, 05:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colemanitis

Nope, you have it backwards. It's not to be used on gold.

I thought you could use cape cod polish on gold???

http://www.oysterinfo.de/de/workshop...tung/index.php

colemanitis · 11 August 2007, 06:01 AM

Sorry, guys, I was wrong. You CAN use a Cape Cod on gold. So much for opening my BIG mouth.

SPACE-DWELLER · 11 August 2007, 06:15 AM

I would NEVER polish my watch with any metal polish or with the Cape Cod cloth.

I only WASH my Rolex from time to time and dry it with a clean cotton tissue.

Sometimes I let the watch be off the wrist until it "cools down" and then I just breathe on it and then polish off the film that has collected on the case sides.

Tools · 11 August 2007, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colemanitis

Is this what the bezel insert is made of?

Yes, the bezel insert is anodized aluminum (except the Ceramic, of course). Anodizing is an electro plate type of process.

Think of it as colored rust. If you polish it, even a little, you will take it right down to the parent aluminum base.. you can use a bit of non abrasive car wax on it though.

S2000 Driver · 11 August 2007, 06:21 AM

Click on the image below to order within the US:

Sounds like Wenol Blue Metal Polish may be the 'safer' choice.

Blue Bull · 11 August 2007, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roadcarver

That tube looks well used!! Thanks for the info Chris. Will it keep brushed finished the way it is or will it make it polished and reflective?

The tube has not been used for the Rollies only ...

Its used for many copper,brass,pewter ornaments that we have in the house.I bought it a couple of years ago at an antique shop.It lasts forever.....

I use a VERY small amount on the Rollies.The brushed finish is not altered,it just gives it an amazing shine.You can really see that high Ni content of the Rolex ss.Nice blueish sparkly shine,that distinguishes Rolex ss from the rest.

Obviously I dont polish them every day.The thin layer that I apply,wipes off,very easily.So its not like polishing a car with some real "elbow grease"

frostie · 11 August 2007, 07:09 AM

i prefer the hot water and soap.

Blue Bull · 11 August 2007, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frostie

i prefer the hot water and soap.

Good for you.

SSD · 11 August 2007, 10:20 AM

I also use warm water and liquid hand soap. After a good rinse and terry cloth dry, I find fingerprints encountered later are easily & quickly removed with a microfiber cloth or clean t-shirt cloth.

Rawhyde · 11 August 2007, 11:54 AM

I use Happich's Simichrome polish to keep my acrylic crystals clear on my watches. I'll look for some Wenol to try.

Rawhyde

TDH · 11 August 2007, 12:32 PM

what about "brasso", anyone tried this on gold???

ron17402 · 11 August 2007, 12:44 PM

Has anybody ever used the "Sunshine" polishing cloth?

My watch guy sold me one and it seems to work nicely. I've used them on my SS watches. Although no Rolexs.

Most people here, as well as John Holbrook, advocate the cape cod.

Any experiences or thoughts about the Sunshine?

colemanitis · 11 August 2007, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frostie

i prefer the hot water and soap.

Soap and hot water will certainly clean your watch, but I wouldn't say that it polishes it. A cape cod polishes and removes fine scratches, soap does not.

BiG JeEzY · 11 August 2007, 01:54 PM

Using those jewelry steamers that the ADs use gives a polished effect to the watch as well.

I was able to buy one and I use it every few months on my watches. Works like a charm. Just bring the watch under the hot steam for a few seconds and it looks brand new afterwards.

The only warning to hot steam is that I think it has the ability to cause a crack on the sapphire crystal if the steam comes directly in contact with the crystal when its cold. So I rinse my watches under warm water first to warm the crystal, then steam clean it.

padi56 · 11 August 2007, 06:17 PM

Having been around Rolex watches and others longer that some of you were born.Just plain old soap and water is all thats needed to keep any Rolex looking good.Leave all the polishing to the experts when you have watch serviced its that simple.

11 August 2007, 05:02 AM	#1
Blue Bull Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,887	What I use to polish the Rollies ... WENOL All purpose metal polish WENOL Distribution by Renkitt & Colman Hamburg Deutchland Works VERY well Attached Images

11 August 2007, 05:20 AM	#4
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	I've never heard of it either. I use a Cape Cod cloth. __________________ Member #471

11 August 2007, 05:51 AM	#14
Robb 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Robb Location: USA Watch: BLNR Posts: 4,939	I used to have some Wenol. Strong stuff and hard to find!!!! I used to clean my chrome wheels with it.. It is amazing!!! __________________ 126610LN l 166610LV l 126619LB l 116710BLNR l 126710BLRO l 126720VTNR l 126718GRNR l 116500 white l 116500 black l 116508 john mayer l 116519LN l 116503 white l 126655 l 226627 Ti Master l 116518LN

11 August 2007, 05:53 AM	#15
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	That tube looks well used!! Thanks for the info Chris. Will it keep brushed finished the way it is or will it make it polished and reflective? __________________ I'm just a cook...

11 August 2007, 06:01 AM	#17
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	Sorry, guys, I was wrong. You CAN use a Cape Cod on gold. So much for opening my BIG mouth. __________________ Member #471

11 August 2007, 05:12 AM	#2
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Never heard of it i am going to check if it is available here

11 August 2007, 05:19 AM	#3
Blue Bull Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,887	Reckitt Benckiser Inc +1(973)6332620 Distributor of WENOL in the States.

11 August 2007, 05:24 AM	#5
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	i think that cape cod is used only on the golden parts of the watch

11 August 2007, 05:31 AM	#7
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	OOOPSSS sorry . My mistake . You are actually right. I remember one guy who had an ss daytona and he was explaining how to polish the center links of the watch.

11 August 2007, 05:41 AM	#10
Blue Bull Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,887	WENOL,is recommended for gold,silver,brass,copper,pewter,chrome,ss,aluminiu m,tin,painted surfaces,ceramic tiles and fibreglass.Not suitable for anodised aluminium.

11 August 2007, 05:44 AM	#11
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	I have no clue what anodise aluminium is but thanks for the info.

11 August 2007, 05:49 AM	#13
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Honestly i have no clue

11 August 2007, 06:15 AM	#18
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	I would NEVER polish my watch with any metal polish or with the Cape Cod cloth. I only WASH my Rolex from time to time and dry it with a clean cotton tissue. Sometimes I let the watch be off the wrist until it "cools down" and then I just breathe on it and then polish off the film that has collected on the case sides. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

11 August 2007, 06:21 AM	#20
S2000 Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: CT Watch: Submariner Datum ß Posts: 858	Click on the image below to order within the US: Sounds like Wenol Blue Metal Polish may be the 'safer' choice. __________________

11 August 2007, 07:09 AM	#22
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	i prefer the hot water and soap.

11 August 2007, 10:20 AM	#24
SSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Georgia Watch: Stainless Sub Date Posts: 3,023	I also use warm water and liquid hand soap. After a good rinse and terry cloth dry, I find fingerprints encountered later are easily & quickly removed with a microfiber cloth or clean t-shirt cloth. __________________ SUBMARINER OWNERS' CLUB ESTABLISHED 1953 TRF Member # 5464

11 August 2007, 11:54 AM	#25
Rawhyde Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Craig Location: NW Georgia Watch: Blue Sub+Tud Chron Posts: 834	I use Happich's Simichrome polish to keep my acrylic crystals clear on my watches. I'll look for some Wenol to try. Rawhyde

11 August 2007, 12:32 PM	#26
TDH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Jay Location: Here n there Watch: Sub Posts: 1,641	what about "brasso", anyone tried this on gold???

11 August 2007, 12:44 PM	#27
ron17402 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Ron Location: Charlotte, NC USA Watch: 116710 Posts: 435	Has anybody ever used the "Sunshine" polishing cloth? My watch guy sold me one and it seems to work nicely. I've used them on my SS watches. Although no Rolexs. Most people here, as well as John Holbrook, advocate the cape cod. Any experiences or thoughts about the Sunshine?

11 August 2007, 01:54 PM	#29
BiG JeEzY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jerome Location: N. California Watch: GMT I/EXP II/DJ Posts: 3,351	Using those jewelry steamers that the ADs use gives a polished effect to the watch as well. I was able to buy one and I use it every few months on my watches. Works like a charm. Just bring the watch under the hot steam for a few seconds and it looks brand new afterwards. The only warning to hot steam is that I think it has the ability to cause a crack on the sapphire crystal if the steam comes directly in contact with the crystal when its cold. So I rinse my watches under warm water first to warm the crystal, then steam clean it. __________________ -Rolex Explorer II Black dial 16570 (circa 2001) -Rolex GMT Master I Pepsi 1675 (circa 1978) -Rolex Datejust TT Champagne 16233 (circa 1991) -Vintage Longines Automatic La Grande Classique -Vintage Seiko 6138 Automatic Chronograph with "Kakume" Dial

11 August 2007, 06:17 PM	#30
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,063	Having been around Rolex watches and others longer that some of you were born.Just plain old soap and water is all thats needed to keep any Rolex looking good.Leave all the polishing to the experts when you have watch serviced its that simple. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

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