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roadcarver · 26 June 2012, 10:51 PM

I have some scratches on the HEV side of my SD 16600. This was caused by one of the watches bumping onto my Rolex while it was in the winder

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Which cape cod polishing cloth should I use for the SD16600's case side? Thanks.

azguy · 27 June 2012, 12:01 AM

I didn't know they made more than one......

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roadcarver · 27 June 2012, 01:04 AM

From what I read before, and most likely I misunderstood, thought there were various finishes for each cloth. I will check again, thx.

roadcarver · 27 June 2012, 01:08 AM

Back from google land... Yep only one type of cloth.

wokafu · 27 June 2012, 01:08 AM

not hijacking this thread..but since we're on the topic..would it take off scratches on the crystal..??i read mix comments some say yes some say no..help..?

MonBK · 27 June 2012, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by wokafu

not hijacking this thread..but since we're on the topic..would it take off scratches on the crystal..??i read mix comments some say yes some say no..help..?

It will take the crystal off.

77T · 27 June 2012, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by wokafu

not hijacking this thread..but since we're on the topic..would it take off scratches on the crystal..??i read mix comments some say yes some say no..help..?

It wouldn't be my choice - scratches on a crystal are usually deeper than the typical ones on metal that buff out with a Cape Cod. Diamond paste is the preferred material for that work.

77T · 27 June 2012, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

It will take the crystal off.

Welcome back Mon

And your rapier sharp wit

wokafu · 27 June 2012, 01:29 AM

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...Cape+cod+cloth

hmmm but someone actually said cape cod cloth works on crystal though...

MonBK · 27 June 2012, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 77T

Welcome back Mon

And your rapier sharp wit

Thanks Pal.

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Originally Posted by wokafu

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...Cape+cod+cloth

hmmm but someone actually said cape cod cloth works on crystal though...

Then by all means, go ahead and try it.

kilyung · 27 June 2012, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by wokafu

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...Cape+cod+cloth

hmmm but someone actually said cape cod cloth works on crystal though...

Probably acrylic and not sapphire.

azguy · 27 June 2012, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Probably acrylic and not sapphire.

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vtchachi · 27 June 2012, 02:18 AM

Just polished my GMT bracelet with the Cape Cod cloth - only one type - It does a bang up job - just make sure to tape off your brushed areas of the bracelet and case!

Hooper · 27 June 2012, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by azguy

I didn't know they made more than one......

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Nice to know

Annan · 27 June 2012, 02:49 AM

Cape Cods work great on small scratches. You do have to realize however that each use removes a minute layer of the metal so don't overdo it, trying to maintain perfection.

DJJon · 27 June 2012, 03:09 AM

I did try Cape Cod cloth on an old scratched Japanese crystal and it did nothing, so I ended up replacing the crystal. Try it but don't expect much.

I also transformed the brushed finish on that watch case to polished using the cloths. Man was that an improvement in that particular instance.

roadcarver · 27 June 2012, 04:12 AM

The scratches on the HEV side is not deep. I'll give it a go.

wantonebad · 27 June 2012, 04:24 AM

I've heard good things about tooth paste on the acrylic crystals?

JohnBoy · 27 June 2012, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by wantonebad

I've heard good things about tooth paste on the acrylic crystals?

I have done that many times - years ago with cheaper watches/polymer crystals. It works very well. Gotta be sure to floss the stuff out of the bracelet when you're done, though.

dshanker · 27 June 2012, 04:45 AM

can i polish the center links on my SubC bracelet with the cape cod cloth?

Annan · 27 June 2012, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by dshanker

can i polish the center links on my SubC bracelet with the cape cod cloth?

Use Cape Cods ONLY on the polished (shiny) areas of your watches. I'm no expert on Subs but I thought the entire bracelet has a brushed finish??

azguy · 27 June 2012, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by dshanker

can i polish the center links on my SubC bracelet with the cape cod cloth?

Yes, but tape off all the brushed areas or they will end up polished too

dshanker · 27 June 2012, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Annan

Use Cape Cods ONLY on the polished (shiny) areas of your watches. I'm no expert on Subs but I thought the entire bracelet has a brushed finish??

the sides of the links are polished, but the rest is brushed. want to get the GMTIIc bracelet look on mine (without spending $2,500 on a GMT2c bracelet)

vtchachi · 27 June 2012, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Annan

Cape Cods work great on small scratches. You do have to realize however that each use removes a minute layer of the metal so don't overdo it, trying to maintain perfection.

very true

something to remember

ev8296 · 27 June 2012, 09:47 PM

great info.

Megalobyte · 27 June 2012, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by dshanker

the sides of the links are polished, but the rest is brushed. want to get the GMTIIc bracelet look on mine (without spending $2,500 on a GMT2c bracelet)

You want polished center links on a Sub? Ok. :)

Might take forever with a cape cod, might be better to start with a more aggressive polishing compound then finish with a CCC.

Rodentman · 27 June 2012, 11:14 PM

My experience is that the CC cloth will make the brushed bracelet slightly "brighter" IOW a bit more polished and less brushed, but NOT full high mirror type polish. I think you'd have a hard time getting to that point with a CC. The amount of metal removed is very minute.

26 June 2012, 10:51 PM	#1
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	Cape cod cloth I have some scratches on the HEV side of my SD 16600. This was caused by one of the watches bumping onto my Rolex while it was in the winder . Which cape cod polishing cloth should I use for the SD16600's case side? Thanks. __________________ I'm just a cook...

27 June 2012, 01:04 AM	#3
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	From what I read before, and most likely I misunderstood, thought there were various finishes for each cloth. I will check again, thx. __________________ I'm just a cook...

27 June 2012, 01:08 AM	#4
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	Back from google land... Yep only one type of cloth. __________________ I'm just a cook...

27 June 2012, 04:12 AM	#17
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	The scratches on the HEV side is not deep. I'll give it a go. __________________ I'm just a cook...

27 June 2012, 04:24 AM	#18
wantonebad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,849	I've heard good things about tooth paste on the acrylic crystals? __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

27 June 2012, 12:01 AM	#2
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	I didn't know they made more than one......

27 June 2012, 01:08 AM	#5
wokafu "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Malaysia Watch: SM300+14060M Posts: 2,012	not hijacking this thread..but since we're on the topic..would it take off scratches on the crystal..??i read mix comments some say yes some say no..help..?

27 June 2012, 01:29 AM	#9
wokafu "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Malaysia Watch: SM300+14060M Posts: 2,012	http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...Cape+cod+cloth hmmm but someone actually said cape cod cloth works on crystal though...

27 June 2012, 02:18 AM	#13
vtchachi Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: North Carolina Watch: GMTIIC Posts: 115	Just polished my GMT bracelet with the Cape Cod cloth - only one type - It does a bang up job - just make sure to tape off your brushed areas of the bracelet and case!

27 June 2012, 02:49 AM	#15
Annan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: Arizona, USA Watch: 116233 Posts: 3,180	Cape Cods work great on small scratches. You do have to realize however that each use removes a minute layer of the metal so don't overdo it, trying to maintain perfection.

27 June 2012, 03:09 AM	#16
DJJon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Jon Location: USA Watch: DJ - Need Sub Bad Posts: 1,889	I did try Cape Cod cloth on an old scratched Japanese crystal and it did nothing, so I ended up replacing the crystal. Try it but don't expect much. I also transformed the brushed finish on that watch case to polished using the cloths. Man was that an improvement in that particular instance.

27 June 2012, 04:45 AM	#20
dshanker "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: USA Watch: SubC Posts: 50	can i polish the center links on my SubC bracelet with the cape cod cloth?

27 June 2012, 09:47 PM	#25
ev8296 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: eduardo Location: new jersey Watch: 116610LV 126600 Posts: 254	great info.

27 June 2012, 11:14 PM	#27
Rodentman Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: ACCT CLOSED Location: - Posts: 1,497	My experience is that the CC cloth will make the brushed bracelet slightly "brighter" IOW a bit more polished and less brushed, but NOT full high mirror type polish. I think you'd have a hard time getting to that point with a CC. The amount of metal removed is very minute.

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