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mbrokerny · 14 November 2010, 01:51 AM

There are a lot of people who "self-service" their bands with scotchbrite pads. Id like to try, which one do I buy?

Dan Pierce · 14 November 2010, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by mbrokerny

There are a lot of people who "self-service" their bands with scotchbrite pads. Id like to try, which one do I buy?

I think it's the green pads. Disassemble the bracelet, tape the ends down to a substrate, make sure to use straight strokes [most important] in one direction, finish off with 0000 steel wool, then reassemble the bracelet.

Also, tape any polished areas so you don't inadvertently brush them too.
dP

snowbird · 14 November 2010, 01:59 AM

I haven't used Scotchbrite but have had good results with a Bergeon 2834-C pen on brushed links.

mbrokerny · 14 November 2010, 02:06 AM

THIS one?

sleddog · 14 November 2010, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by mbrokerny

THIS one?

Yep,just make sure to do it just like Dan said!!

mbrokerny · 14 November 2010, 02:18 AM

thanks!

Foxglove · 14 November 2010, 02:36 AM

Yes, all good info. I am just throwing in a couple actual photos of the green 3M scotch brite pad:

~Ross

robsteve · 14 November 2010, 02:39 AM

If you have access to a store that sells autobody supplies, they have 3M pads that are a bit finer than the green. I use a brown one, followed up by the grey Ultra fine.

I use them when varnishing wood on my boat to cut the shine between coats. The grey, ultrafine is part number 07448, ultra fine hand pad. The coarser, brown pad is 07447. I place the pad on the workbench and then pull the bracelet across it, holding it down on the pad with my thumb and pulling it via a string/wire through where the spring bars go. The brown pad gets the worst out, the grey one gives the nice satin finish like the factory finish.

I used that method on both my Rolex and Marathon bands. I also used it on the sides of my old Marathon TSAR and it created a finish identical to the factory finish on my new SAR.

Here is the link to the 3m part number. you should be able to buy the one pad at a time from a body shop supply store. I found mine at a marine store where I bought my varnish.

Robert

http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3...glP2Z5C9CLLZbl

mike · 14 November 2010, 02:42 AM

Listen to Dan.

robsteve · 14 November 2010, 02:45 AM

Just checked on Ebay and the 07448 and 07447 are easy to find and less than $20 a box of 20. Incidentally, I have seen the small pieces of the brown ones sold as pads for finishing Oyster bands at much higher prices and only a small piece.

Robert

JBat · 14 November 2010, 03:38 AM

Where would one get this 0000 steel wool?

David Woo · 14 November 2010, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Also, tape any polished areas so you don't inadvertently brush them too.

Actually, those are the areas that I'm trying to brush out, lol. No bling for me.
DW

Speed · 14 November 2010, 03:57 AM

David, I like your brushed Speedy Pro bracelet!!!

Still thinking about the Mod to Panda...

mbrokerny · 14 November 2010, 05:14 AM

I just found a brown pad with "fine" written on it laying around the house. It worked perfectly.

hcivic91 · 14 November 2010, 05:54 AM

Just today I used a Scotch Brite pad identical to the one pictured on my Sub-C.

I didn't go through any of the trouble of separating the case and bracelet or taping it down. Just applied very light pressure to the areas I wanted to touch up. The result is a finish identical to factory.

AficionadoRolex · 8 October 2018, 01:08 AM

For AP lovers: NEVER USE IT ON YOUR AP.

Each watch brushed polish is different.

ROLEXES: The finish is one that mimics the one that Scotch Brite produces, so results are outstanding.

AP: the finish mimics multiple slightly thicker parallel lines (one shiny one satin) which will result in the appearance of 2 different types of polishes if you apply the Scotch Brite pad. Enjoy this one until extremely necessary to polish. FYI AP will never polish a watch more than 3 times in its life.

darkside7 · 8 October 2018, 01:17 AM

Use the green one

pickettt · 8 October 2018, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBat

Where would one get this 0000 steel wool?

DO NOT use real steel wool, but rather a synthetic version (like Scotch Brite)

kauffee · 8 October 2018, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AficionadoRolex

For AP lovers: NEVER USE IT ON YOUR AP.

Each watch brushed polish is different.

ROLEXES: The finish is one that mimics the one that Scotch Brite produces, so results are outstanding.

AP: the finish mimics multiple slightly thicker parallel lines (one shiny one satin) which will result in the appearance of 2 different types of polishes if you apply the Scotch Brite pad. Enjoy this one until extremely necessary to polish. FYI AP will never polish a watch more than 3 times in its life.

Welcome to the forum. No need to resurrect 8 year-old threads though.

14 November 2010, 01:51 AM	#1
mbrokerny "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: 16610 Posts: 114	scotchbrite pads There are a lot of people who "self-service" their bands with scotchbrite pads. Id like to try, which one do I buy?

8 October 2018, 01:17 AM	#17
darkside7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Austin Tx Watch: Sub-C Posts: 510	Use the green one __________________

14 November 2010, 01:59 AM	#3
snowbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 2,157	I haven't used Scotchbrite but have had good results with a Bergeon 2834-C pen on brushed links.

14 November 2010, 02:06 AM	#4
mbrokerny "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: 16610 Posts: 114	THIS one?

14 November 2010, 02:18 AM	#6
mbrokerny "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: 16610 Posts: 114	thanks!

14 November 2010, 02:36 AM	#7
Foxglove "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ross Location: Houston, TX Watch: yourself Posts: 838	Yes, all good info. I am just throwing in a couple actual photos of the green 3M scotch brite pad: ~Ross

14 November 2010, 02:39 AM	#8
robsteve "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 776	If you have access to a store that sells autobody supplies, they have 3M pads that are a bit finer than the green. I use a brown one, followed up by the grey Ultra fine. I use them when varnishing wood on my boat to cut the shine between coats. The grey, ultrafine is part number 07448, ultra fine hand pad. The coarser, brown pad is 07447. I place the pad on the workbench and then pull the bracelet across it, holding it down on the pad with my thumb and pulling it via a string/wire through where the spring bars go. The brown pad gets the worst out, the grey one gives the nice satin finish like the factory finish. I used that method on both my Rolex and Marathon bands. I also used it on the sides of my old Marathon TSAR and it created a finish identical to the factory finish on my new SAR. Here is the link to the 3m part number. you should be able to buy the one pad at a time from a body shop supply store. I found mine at a marine store where I bought my varnish. Robert http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3...glP2Z5C9CLLZbl

14 November 2010, 02:42 AM	#9
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Listen to Dan.

14 November 2010, 02:45 AM	#10
robsteve "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 776	Just checked on Ebay and the 07448 and 07447 are easy to find and less than $20 a box of 20. Incidentally, I have seen the small pieces of the brown ones sold as pads for finishing Oyster bands at much higher prices and only a small piece. Robert

14 November 2010, 03:38 AM	#11
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Where would one get this 0000 steel wool?

14 November 2010, 03:57 AM	#13
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	David, I like your brushed Speedy Pro bracelet!!! Still thinking about the Mod to Panda...

14 November 2010, 05:14 AM	#14
mbrokerny "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: 16610 Posts: 114	I just found a brown pad with "fine" written on it laying around the house. It worked perfectly.

14 November 2010, 05:54 AM	#15
hcivic91 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: mn Posts: 130	Just today I used a Scotch Brite pad identical to the one pictured on my Sub-C. I didn't go through any of the trouble of separating the case and bracelet or taping it down. Just applied very light pressure to the areas I wanted to touch up. The result is a finish identical to factory.

8 October 2018, 01:08 AM	#16
AficionadoRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: New York Watch: AP, FPJ, Rolex.... Posts: 64	For AP lovers: NEVER USE IT ON YOUR AP. Each watch brushed polish is different. ROLEXES: The finish is one that mimics the one that Scotch Brite produces, so results are outstanding. AP: the finish mimics multiple slightly thicker parallel lines (one shiny one satin) which will result in the appearance of 2 different types of polishes if you apply the Scotch Brite pad. Enjoy this one until extremely necessary to polish. FYI AP will never polish a watch more than 3 times in its life.

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