Scratch Removal

[Israguard]

Me again,

Since I finally took a picture.. I might as well ask.

What is the best way to remove scratches from the bracelet?. They are the small/micro surface scratches that we all get after some use. Will an AD be able to polish/buff them away ? Or, do i do this myself ?. I don't want to take any chance and damage the bracelet or deminish its quality/shine in any way.

I just like wearing my watches and the gold one has done some serious trips. I find myself more careful now though.

Thanks

[nauticajoe]

Leave it alone....it builds character. Worse case, you can always use Scotch Brite.

[mjclark32]

Here ya go, pics are out of order if I remember correctly. And, I haven't actually rebrushed them in 5 months or so, the scratches are kind of growing on me...

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=220430

[77T]

You have a compounded question there. Your collection that I saw includes bracelets with PCLs, some gold and some SS, and those links should NOT see a scotchbrite!

I'd let it go until each one gets its routine service.

The DIY route would include multiple steps with a CapeCod cloth, and taping off the brushed surfaces, then using a brush pen or scotchbrite after taping off the polished segments.

[gregvisser]

For SS brushed, the watchrenew kit is like magic.

Greg

[Israguard]

Hi
What does PCL stand for?. It's only the solid gold one I'm interested in polishing up. Can AD do it and make it look like bnib? Or almost?

[kilyung]

Originally Posted by Israguard

Hi
What does Plc stand for?. It's only the solid gold one I'm interested in polishing up. Can AD do it and make it look like bnib? Or almost?

Tape up the brushed areas and lightly use Cape Cod cloth. Very easy.

[mrbill2mrbill2]

Originally Posted by kilyung

Tape up the brushed areas and lightly use Cape Cod cloth. Very easy.

Exactly!

Take your time doing such and all will be well.

[gregdolley]

I do surface refinishing of watches, knives, jewelry, etc. as a side business. I've buffed more than a few watches, and let me tell you - don't try to do it yourself with stuff like Cape Cod or any DIY crap. They are NOT for removing just one scratch. They will only make a severely trashed watch look better.

Cape Cod removes deep scratches by replacing them with a ton of finer scratches (this is actually how all buffing works - mirror finishes are simply super fine scratches all in the same direction that can't be seen with the naked eye [actually, you CAN see them if you have a bright enough flashlight, but that's a whole different topic]). If you take Cape Cod cloth to an already perfect mirror finish link that has only one fine scratch, you will just add more fine scratches - you will not remove the one that's already there. In order to remove the one that's already there, you need a professional buffing wheel that's super soft, has super fine fibers, along with super fine grit red rouge.

My recommendation: just let the scratches go, it will eventually all blend together and you won't notice them anymore.

If you still REALLY want that one fine scratch removed: PM me and I'll give you a list of the tools I use and how I do mirror and brushed finishes. Just be prepared to spend about $400 bucks on equipment and supplies.

[Hairdude1]

Personally I like all the scratches my watches get. I believe it adds character!