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Formulansx · 10 January 2018, 05:34 PM

This stuff is awesome! It took out the entire years worth of wear, micro scratches, and general dullness of the gold and stainless in about 1 hour of work including masking the brushed sections. I wasn’t entirely happy with the rush job polish Beckertime did on the watch when I got it. Lots of directional scratches in the polish on the sides of the bracelet links and some on the case. All of those are gone and it looks better than when I got it. I used a dry silver polish cloth on the top of the bezel to polish the gold though to avoid wetting the bezel insert with mineral spirits. Also avoided polishing the brushed sides of the bezel. I re brushed those last year after finding some spots had been hit during the original lazy polish job.

This Cape Cod polish is interesting. It appears to be an abrasive cloth with a mineral spirit base. I don’t think there’s any “compound” left exactly after polish. Just residual petroleum distillates to remove with soap and water after a final polish with their buffing cloth. Really cool and very easy to use! I like it!

Ruud Van Driver · 10 January 2018, 06:14 PM

Brave man! I wouldn't let myself within two continents of my watches with that stuff.

Looks like you've done a great job.

Kostas · 10 January 2018, 07:11 PM

Very nice , I might get one to experiment on my beaters !

Gharddog03 · 10 January 2018, 07:14 PM

Wow!!

Devildog · 10 January 2018, 07:18 PM

Looks great

I'd happily do the same and such products are great for this, but be prepared for hoards of posters "berating" you for "ruining" your watch by polishing it and removing too much material, etc, etc ....blah...blah...blah...

HogwldFLTR · 10 January 2018, 07:30 PM

There was a thread a while back where someone rounded the edges of their center links with the stuff. Be careful!!!

LuminousMaximus · 10 January 2018, 08:32 PM

I think you have done a god job at polishing.

I choose not to polish for various personal reasons...

Gaijin · 10 January 2018, 08:46 PM

Outstanding job. I wouldn't have the guts or the steady hand to try that. Nice job.

jaySL350 · 10 January 2018, 11:30 PM

i have one still in its sealed package,,,,
not brave enough and too many horror stories although ops watch looks lovely,,

cop414 · 11 January 2018, 12:14 AM

Looks great

travisb · 11 January 2018, 12:23 AM

I've never used them before but it looks like some nice results on your part!

RonSwanson · 11 January 2018, 12:26 AM

Looks great!

watchwatcher · 11 January 2018, 12:27 AM

Nicely done...and a great looking watch.

kilyung · 11 January 2018, 12:28 AM

Just remember that you can't put what's taken off so take it easy with that stuff. I stopped using it as I prefer the patina from wear.

Mystro · 11 January 2018, 12:29 AM

Looks great. This is exactly what I did to my Bluesy for 18 years. I would give it a quick polish every 6 months to keep it looking new. After 18 years the lines were sharp and when Rikki serviced it commented on its pristine condition and he had to do very little polishing. All you need is very light buffing motion. Even with 18k gold, the only way you can take too much metal off would be pushing as hard as you can while buffing for hours at a time. A Cape Cod cloth is a very easy tool to use.

Worrying about taking too much metal off with a Cape Cod cloth is like not painting your room because it makes it slightly smaller to live in.

peterpl · 11 January 2018, 12:38 AM

A cape cod will never round the metal or take off too much metal unless you are using a dremel to it or something. Its almost impossible to do with your bare hands.

Using your fingers and cape cod you can get amazing results with ZERO damage to your watch. Its a very simple thing to use.

AK797 · 11 January 2018, 12:40 AM

I've used a bit on pcls in the past, gets rid of little nicks.

AK797 · 11 January 2018, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mystro

Looks great. This is exactly what I did to my Bluesy for 18 years. I would give it a quick polish every 6 months to keep it looking new. After 18 years the lines were sharp and when Rikki serviced it commented on its pristine condition and he had to do very little polishing. All you need is very light buffing motion. Even with 18k gold, the only way you can take too much metal off would be pushing as hard as you can while buffing for hours at a time. A Cape Cod cloth is a very easy tool to use.

Worrying about taking too much metal off with a Cape Cod cloth is like not painting your room because it makes it slightly smaller to live in.

mtgjr · 11 January 2018, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mystro

Worrying about taking too much metal off with a Cape Cod cloth is like not painting your room because it makes it slightly smaller to live in.

That's actually a really clever analogy.

m j b · 11 January 2018, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mystro

Worrying about taking too much metal off with a Cape Cod cloth is like not painting your room because it makes it slightly smaller to live in.

Lovely!

I used to polish my center links about once a month on my bluesy. Tape up the brushed sections, polish for a few minutes, clean with soap and water and dry. Total effort took me no more than 10 minutes, tops. I imagine you guys that spend hours doing this are the ones that need to worry about softening the edges.

landroverking · 11 January 2018, 01:59 AM

Very nicely done.

FreddyNJ · 11 January 2018, 02:01 AM

looks great fellas!

hx_ONG · 11 January 2018, 02:08 AM

looks great!

mjclark32 · 11 January 2018, 02:11 AM

Nice work, enjoy!

Devildog · 11 January 2018, 02:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mystro

Worrying about taking too much metal off with a Cape Cod cloth is like not painting your room because it makes it slightly smaller to live in.

Brilliant

yhzdude · 11 January 2018, 02:54 AM

Looks great. Can u use that cloth on Amy metal? Ti? ...
Any special technic or video anyone recommand? Cheers

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Formulansx · 11 January 2018, 03:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m j b

Lovely!

I used to polish my center links about once a month on my bluesy. Tape up the brushed sections, polish for a few minutes, clean with soap and water and dry. Total effort took me no more than 10 minutes, tops. I imagine you guys that spend hours doing this are the ones that need to worry about softening the edges.

I suppose I didn't need to take that much time but that included removing the bracelet, masking, polishing, cleaning, and re installing the bracelet. I took my time but it could be done faster. I can't see how anyone could screw this up. Maybe if they went crazy and polished the brushed sections. Even still that's easily brushed back out. For reference, it took about 5 minutes of polishing to get the marks out of the link from the clasp coming back and contacting it this year. This was from unbuckling. I suspect all of us with a sub would have this mark. If the polishing cloth supplied is used, there's nothing to be afraid of in my opinion. If a compound and a buffing wheel of sorts is used, you could have a problem. A buffing wheel will never touch my watches since I've picked them up

dbhak22 · 11 January 2018, 03:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mystro

worrying about taking too much metal off with a cape cod cloth is like not painting your room because it makes it slightly smaller to live in.

love this.

Mystro · 11 January 2018, 03:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtgjr

That's actually a really clever analogy.

Every now and then a moment of clarity flows from my keyboard to the forum when I channel the inner WIS within.

BNA/LION · 11 January 2018, 03:29 AM

Works well but less is more when it comes to the pressure you apply. Also, use some painter's tape to cover the brushed links too. IMHO

10 January 2018, 05:34 PM	#1
Formulansx "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Guy Gadbois Location: Norcal Watch: Rolex,Omega,Seiko Posts: 1,759	Polished my Bluesy with Cape Cod tonight This stuff is awesome! It took out the entire years worth of wear, micro scratches, and general dullness of the gold and stainless in about 1 hour of work including masking the brushed sections. I wasn’t entirely happy with the rush job polish Beckertime did on the watch when I got it. Lots of directional scratches in the polish on the sides of the bracelet links and some on the case. All of those are gone and it looks better than when I got it. I used a dry silver polish cloth on the top of the bezel to polish the gold though to avoid wetting the bezel insert with mineral spirits. Also avoided polishing the brushed sides of the bezel. I re brushed those last year after finding some spots had been hit during the original lazy polish job. This Cape Cod polish is interesting. It appears to be an abrasive cloth with a mineral spirit base. I don’t think there’s any “compound” left exactly after polish. Just residual petroleum distillates to remove with soap and water after a final polish with their buffing cloth. Really cool and very easy to use! I like it! __________________ Day-Date President, Datejust (flipped), Bluesy 16613, Omega 14kt Seamaster, Seiko Cocktail Time, Seiko Alpinist, REC 901-2 (Porsche 911), REC TTT Escape (Steve McQueen Triumph). A few Bulovas, cars, and fountain pens

10 January 2018, 06:14 PM	#2
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,926	Brave man! I wouldn't let myself within two continents of my watches with that stuff. Looks like you've done a great job. __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

10 January 2018, 07:18 PM	#5
Devildog "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Scott Location: UK Watch: ^^^ for now Posts: 5,797	Looks great I'd happily do the same and such products are great for this, but be prepared for hoards of posters "berating" you for "ruining" your watch by polishing it and removing too much material, etc, etc ....blah...blah...blah... __________________ Past: 6239 (yes, I know...), 16610, 16600, 116515, 116613LN, 126600, 126711 CHNR Present: 16600, 116509, Cartier Santos Green.

10 January 2018, 07:30 PM	#6
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,697	There was a thread a while back where someone rounded the edges of their center links with the stuff. Be careful!!! __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

10 January 2018, 08:32 PM	#7
LuminousMaximus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Watch: me hit Huge Lotto Posts: 6,512	I think you have done a god job at polishing. I choose not to polish for various personal reasons... __________________ “Every man Dies... Not Every Man, Really Lives.” – William Wallace - To really lives means to live your life to the fullest. It means to chase your dreams, take risks, and to love life. Since everyone’s fate is the same, why not live the best life that you possibly can? In order to really live,you must seize the day. Live each day as if it's your last and overall just do it! Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present...

10 January 2018, 07:11 PM	#3
Kostas 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Australia Watch: @ kostastimepieces Posts: 5,275	Very nice , I might get one to experiment on my beaters !

10 January 2018, 07:14 PM	#4
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	Wow!!

10 January 2018, 08:46 PM	#8
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Outstanding job. I wouldn't have the guts or the steady hand to try that. Nice job.

10 January 2018, 11:30 PM	#9
jaySL350 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: jay Location: North London Watch: BBG,Hulk,16013,DJB Posts: 3,278	i have one still in its sealed package,,,, not brave enough and too many horror stories although ops watch looks lovely,,

11 January 2018, 12:14 AM	#10
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,246	Looks great __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

11 January 2018, 12:23 AM	#11
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	I've never used them before but it looks like some nice results on your part!

11 January 2018, 12:26 AM	#12
RonSwanson "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Michigan Posts: 154	Looks great!

11 January 2018, 12:27 AM	#13
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Nicely done...and a great looking watch.

11 January 2018, 12:28 AM	#14
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Just remember that you can't put what's taken off so take it easy with that stuff. I stopped using it as I prefer the patina from wear.

11 January 2018, 12:29 AM	#15
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,514	Looks great. This is exactly what I did to my Bluesy for 18 years. I would give it a quick polish every 6 months to keep it looking new. After 18 years the lines were sharp and when Rikki serviced it commented on its pristine condition and he had to do very little polishing. All you need is very light buffing motion. Even with 18k gold, the only way you can take too much metal off would be pushing as hard as you can while buffing for hours at a time. A Cape Cod cloth is a very easy tool to use. Worrying about taking too much metal off with a Cape Cod cloth is like not painting your room because it makes it slightly smaller to live in. __________________

11 January 2018, 12:38 AM	#16
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	A cape cod will never round the metal or take off too much metal unless you are using a dremel to it or something. Its almost impossible to do with your bare hands. Using your fingers and cape cod you can get amazing results with ZERO damage to your watch. Its a very simple thing to use.

11 January 2018, 12:40 AM	#17
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I've used a bit on pcls in the past, gets rid of little nicks.

11 January 2018, 01:59 AM	#21
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Very nicely done.

11 January 2018, 02:01 AM	#22
FreddyNJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Fred Location: NJ/LA Watch: GMT II TT Posts: 288	looks great fellas! __________________ GMT II Two tone Explorer 2 (sold)

11 January 2018, 02:08 AM	#23
hx_ONG "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Malaysia Watch: Rolex & Others Posts: 202	looks great! __________________ ROLEX SUBMARINER DATE (116610LV) * ROLEX EXPLORER II (216570) * OFFICINE PANERAI LUMINOR 1950 3 DAYS POWER RESERVE ACCIAIO - 47MM (PAM00423) * BREITLING SUPEROCEAN HÉRITAGE 46 (A1732016) * ORIS AQUIS DATE (733 7653 41 55) * TAG HEUER GRAND CARERRA CALIBRE 17 RS (CAV511A.FC6225)

11 January 2018, 02:11 AM	#24
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Nice work, enjoy! __________________

11 January 2018, 02:54 AM	#26
yhzdude 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Nat E FL370 0.82 Posts: 715	Looks great. Can u use that cloth on Amy metal? Ti? ... Any special technic or video anyone recommand? Cheers Sent from my SM-N910W8 using Tapatalk

11 January 2018, 03:29 AM	#30
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,658	Works well but less is more when it comes to the pressure you apply. Also, use some painter's tape to cover the brushed links too. IMHO __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

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