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DJRikki · 14 January 2017, 10:19 PM

Found some tiny scratches/graze marks on my new watch which caught my eye in sunlight so bought some cape cod cloths and got to work today for half an hour.

Quite pleased with the results and how simple it was to do with a little bit of elbow grease and some masking tape ! :D

Edit: ** Ive only done this ONCE to bring the bracelet up to as new since I bought the watch last week and wanted to start with it in as good as possible a condition - I WONT be doing this again folks dont worry :) **

1William · 14 January 2017, 10:31 PM

Looks good. On occasion I will do the same.

DJRikki · 14 January 2017, 10:45 PM

Thats a once off shot as Ive just bought the watch - any more battle scars can stay in place till I get it serviced in 5 years! Just wanted my new purchase to start off as perfect as could be :D

KBM · 14 January 2017, 10:47 PM

Nice results! But better get used to them, as scratches are like Arnold - they'll be back.

natosub · 14 January 2017, 11:15 PM

Good job. I would use sparingly

travisb · 14 January 2017, 11:18 PM

I prefer to live with them until service time.

brandrea · 14 January 2017, 11:18 PM

Good job, just be careful not to overdo it!

ag986 · 14 January 2017, 11:22 PM

You were wise to mask off the brushed areas. Otherwise, they become polished as well.

Justinmg · 14 January 2017, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisb

I prefer to live with them until service time.

Agree, and that's only a temporary fix.

Ragna · 14 January 2017, 11:27 PM

Nice

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Kowalski · 14 January 2017, 11:35 PM

Looks great! I wear all my watches and just accept the "battle scars" they acquire. I have a little hairline scratch across the lugs and end link on my new Explorer.

I did use Cape Cod cloth on a different stainless case that had been hit with a scotch brite pad on the polished part where it should not have. Scratches were not too deep and it came out really well.

Steve36Efc · 14 January 2017, 11:40 PM

Lookin good

I may have a go on my BLNR in time but there is nothing too bad at the moment.

Afghanvet · 15 January 2017, 12:46 AM

Cape Cod cloths are pretty amazing! Nice work!!

douglasf13 · 15 January 2017, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJRikki

Thats a once off shot as Ive just bought the watch - any more battle scars can stay in place till I get it serviced in 5 years! Just wanted my new purchase to start off as perfect as could be :D

You probably won't need it serviced until closer to 10 years.

The Libertine · 15 January 2017, 01:29 AM

The perils of PCLs...

Chadridv · 15 January 2017, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kauebm

Nice results! But better get used to them, as scratches are like Arnold - they'll be back.

Haha very good!

Looks good OP! Nice work.

sea-dweller · 15 January 2017, 02:59 AM

Nice job!

watchwatcher · 15 January 2017, 03:02 AM

nibbl3s · 15 January 2017, 03:05 AM

I had the urge to try the scotchbright on my sub clasp. Then, in a moment of clarity, I asked myself"what am I really doing here?

I then put down the sponge and learned to love every defect, knowing full well that I could have them corrected at any time by a professional.

Not saying that any at home touch up is a poor job, as most are fine, but I think it is good to resist the urge.

kelv_w · 15 January 2017, 03:39 AM

Personally I tend to avoid capecod as it still leaves micro abrasion. Can be seen at certain lighting conditions.

But it does look great in the pics

RC2 · 15 January 2017, 03:47 AM

They will re appear again. Give it time. I try to not look with sunlight. I am always disappointed

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kilyung · 15 January 2017, 03:54 AM

Can't remember the last time I pulled out the Cape Cod cloth. Got tired of it and learned to live with the scratches.

Cyrille · 15 January 2017, 06:30 AM

Looks super! I would have done the same! Just that one time ;) Congratulations!

TheRolexKingofLV · 15 January 2017, 06:42 AM

Looks great

sensui · 15 January 2017, 07:16 AM

Looks good....but they're coming back. Trust me when I tell you that you are the only one that sees them. The watch is a winner in everyone else's eyes.

DJRikki · 15 January 2017, 07:25 AM

Thanks for the comments everyone :)

I know they will return but they will be my own doing, not down to the previous owner. So I'll own them :D

Have a great weekend folks!

Danny83 · 15 January 2017, 07:30 AM

Boaters · 15 January 2017, 07:34 AM

Beautiful watch PCL's can be a pain in the ass .. but they are starting to grow on me

rolex75216 · 15 January 2017, 07:46 AM

You did a great job. Looks brand new! The Cape Cod cloths are awesome!

mjclark32 · 15 January 2017, 07:54 AM

Looks good

14 January 2017, 10:19 PM	#1
DJRikki "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Ricardo Location: Scotland Watch: Rolex BLNR Posts: 851	Scratches - be gone! Found some tiny scratches/graze marks on my new watch which caught my eye in sunlight so bought some cape cod cloths and got to work today for half an hour. Quite pleased with the results and how simple it was to do with a little bit of elbow grease and some masking tape ! :D Edit: Ive only done this ONCE to bring the bracelet up to as new since I bought the watch last week and wanted to start with it in as good as possible a condition - I WONT be doing this again folks dont worry :) Last edited by DJRikki; 14 January 2017 at 11:28 PM.. Reason: Update

15 January 2017, 12:46 AM	#13
Afghanvet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Virginia Watch: Subs, SD4K Posts: 2,272	Cape Cod cloths are pretty amazing! Nice work!! __________________ Subaholics Anonymous

15 January 2017, 02:59 AM	#17
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Nice job! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

15 January 2017, 03:47 AM	#21
RC2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Rich Location: NC Watch: Rolex 1675 Posts: 2,359	They will re appear again. Give it time. I try to not look with sunlight. I am always disappointed Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Rich Member of Nylon Nation Red Sox Nation Instagram watchguy97

15 January 2017, 06:42 AM	#24
TheRolexKingofLV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Trace Location: Vegas/Bay Area Posts: 9,234	Looks great __________________ Official Host "The Penthouse Party" Las Vegas 2018 Instagram @tracenunes

14 January 2017, 10:31 PM	#2
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,787	Looks good. On occasion I will do the same.

14 January 2017, 10:45 PM	#3
DJRikki "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Ricardo Location: Scotland Watch: Rolex BLNR Posts: 851	Thats a once off shot as Ive just bought the watch - any more battle scars can stay in place till I get it serviced in 5 years! Just wanted my new purchase to start off as perfect as could be :D

14 January 2017, 10:47 PM	#4
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,460	Nice results! But better get used to them, as scratches are like Arnold - they'll be back.

14 January 2017, 11:15 PM	#5
natosub "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: USA Watch: the tide roll in.. Posts: 1,138	Good job. I would use sparingly

14 January 2017, 11:18 PM	#6
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	I prefer to live with them until service time.

14 January 2017, 11:18 PM	#7
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,126	Good job, just be careful not to overdo it!

14 January 2017, 11:22 PM	#8
ag986 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Sam Location: VRB/SUS Watch: 16233, First Rolex Posts: 1,660	You were wise to mask off the brushed areas. Otherwise, they become polished as well.

14 January 2017, 11:27 PM	#10
Ragna Banned Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: The Matrix Posts: 1,070	Nice Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 January 2017, 11:35 PM	#11
Kowalski "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 21	Looks great! I wear all my watches and just accept the "battle scars" they acquire. I have a little hairline scratch across the lugs and end link on my new Explorer. I did use Cape Cod cloth on a different stainless case that had been hit with a scotch brite pad on the polished part where it should not have. Scratches were not too deep and it came out really well.

14 January 2017, 11:40 PM	#12
Steve36Efc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Wales Watch: 126603 Posts: 2,606	Lookin good I may have a go on my BLNR in time but there is nothing too bad at the moment.

15 January 2017, 01:29 AM	#15
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	The perils of PCLs...

15 January 2017, 03:02 AM	#18
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047

15 January 2017, 03:05 AM	#19
nibbl3s Banned Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Nashville Posts: 60	I had the urge to try the scotchbright on my sub clasp. Then, in a moment of clarity, I asked myself"what am I really doing here? I then put down the sponge and learned to love every defect, knowing full well that I could have them corrected at any time by a professional. Not saying that any at home touch up is a poor job, as most are fine, but I think it is good to resist the urge.

15 January 2017, 03:39 AM	#20
kelv_w "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: UK Posts: 307	Personally I tend to avoid capecod as it still leaves micro abrasion. Can be seen at certain lighting conditions. But it does look great in the pics

15 January 2017, 03:54 AM	#22
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Can't remember the last time I pulled out the Cape Cod cloth. Got tired of it and learned to live with the scratches.

15 January 2017, 06:30 AM	#23
Cyrille "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Cyrille Location: The Netherlands Watch: Audemars Piguet RO Posts: 5	Looks super! I would have done the same! Just that one time ;) Congratulations!

15 January 2017, 07:16 AM	#25
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,446	Looks good....but they're coming back. Trust me when I tell you that you are the only one that sees them. The watch is a winner in everyone else's eyes.

15 January 2017, 07:25 AM	#26
DJRikki "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Ricardo Location: Scotland Watch: Rolex BLNR Posts: 851	Thanks for the comments everyone :) I know they will return but they will be my own doing, not down to the previous owner. So I'll own them :D Have a great weekend folks!

15 January 2017, 07:30 AM	#27
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,314

15 January 2017, 07:34 AM	#28
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	Beautiful watch PCL's can be a pain in the ass .. but they are starting to grow on me

15 January 2017, 07:46 AM	#29
rolex75216 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 2,008	You did a great job. Looks brand new! The Cape Cod cloths are awesome!

15 January 2017, 07:54 AM	#30
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Looks good __________________

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