Time to Zaino the Rolex! Newbie ALERT!

[Jedi]

Touched = nuts

It's an archaic term for people who have been touched by angels, therefore a little nuts.

[JohnEaton]

Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

OK, I don't want any head wagging at this as I am a newbie here and a 2008 Pledge Plus member which allows me to ask 5 stupid questions or make 5 off the wall statements per week with no retribution! And I have only asked two so far this week and it is Friday so buck up dear readers and deal with this minor deluge of insipid whimsy. :

Here goes...:

I am a member of a BMW Z3 / Z4 club locally and all of us swear by a product called Zaino. It is a 3 step polish that is superb in every respect not to mention expensive. My cost for a starter kit and a few additions was about $120.00 and worth every penny. One of the amazing aspects is its ability to take out the zillions of tiny swirl marks in paint, chrome, and other polished metals and adds a polymeric layer of protection against them coming back. It is also a finish that doesn't evaporate over time like wax will.

If this product takes out the quadrillions of tiny swirl marks in chrome and metals and adds great protection, why wouldn't it do the same on the polished links of SS or gold? Due to SS hardness it may take more elbow work, but gold should be a cinch! Keep in mind I am not talking about using the swirl remover on brushed SS although the protection portion of the Zaino process could be used.

With that said, I am going to experiment on another TT bracelet that I have and if the results are as I expect, I will move on to my YM bracelet. I do know that Zaino will not stain metals as I have tried it on both SS and even porous aluminum areas of my car with great results.

Now if this works, I am hopeful that this may be the answer to a bracelet that stays pretty much scratch free. Keep in mind guys that this is not a wax in any way, but a polymer polish that adds a layer of protections against scratches after the application.

What say you? (All insults will be taken from the source and summarily dismissed).

Hey Bisquitlips, I read up on Zaino today, because of your post; and ordered a starter kit for my brother and his Mustang GT...

Thanks for the info

[Lol-x]

Just remember that every time you polish your watch you are removing microscopic particles of stainless steel material from your case.

That is fine, in itself a few less atoms will not mean much, but if you polish the sharp edges of the bezel, case, bracelet and clasp, over time that polishing may well take the sharpness off the edges of your watch.

So all as I say is be careful and mindful that polishing isn't just about using the right materials, it is a skill to be performed so as to maintain the lines and proper surface textures of your watch in accordance with how the manufacturer intended.

I know this is a retentive statement but I just thought a friendly warning was warranted to ensure you do not require added treatment for depression if it goes pair shaped.

[305GMTIIc]

I used Zymol on my GMTIIc and Sub ND and both looked amazing. Especially the ceramic bezel. No problems and it smells good.

[Irish Dan]

Zaino could give a skin rash because of the imbalance of chemicals in the body. So I would recommend putting small doses of Zaino on your morning
cereal to prevent irritation on the skin. If you turn orange or can't get through the airport metal detector discontinue use and call your herbalist.

[Brushpup]

Well, I guess you'll never know till you try, but personally I don't think it can hold up. It wasn't designed to shield against the constant friction the bracelet will be exposed too.

What will keep it bonded to the metal? In the end, I just think preventing most scratches is a futile effort, and a constant vigilance in doing so inhibits the enjoyment of a watch. Just my .02. Richard, I'm not trying to rain on your parade, just thinking out loud so sorry if it seems so. Please update us on this and tell us what happens.

Patrick

[SLS]

Richard, you sound like you have way too much time on your hands! Let me guess, it's getting cold outside & snowing so your not driving the BMW and your looking for something else to detail? Ahh yes, I do not miss winters in the Midwest!
~Scott

[Parachrom]

Used to do the same thing with Moly. Moly my bullets, my barrels, my knife blades, moly my engine, moly my tranny. great stuff moly reduces friction like crazy.

[Bisquitlips]

Originally Posted by SLS

Richard, you sound like you have way too much time on your hands! Let me guess, it's getting cold outside & snowing so your not driving the BMW and your looking for something else to detail? Ahh yes, I do not miss winters in the Midwest!
~Scott

You got it Scotty!! Boredom is the mother of creativity!

[Dalton]

Dont do it. You're going to eventually end up giving the polished links an hour glass appearance, since polishing will wear the middle of the links versus the ends. It'll be shiny but worn. I hope I'm not too late.

[yannis]

Are there any gold polish products available in the market that are relatively harmless? If so which are the ones?

[Mrdi]

Sheesh
Polish something more receptive of your favors.

[fjpikul]

Perhaps this was posted, but the Zaino (which I use religously) is intended for the clearcoat on a cars paintjob. I don't think it will make any difference on the watch finish. Anyway, as you know, you can always wash it off with Dawn dish soap.

[stujin]

Did you do the experiment...and what were the results? Thanks