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Old 8 March 2019, 12:34 PM   #31
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Thanks for your responses everyone! Quite helpful! :)
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Old 8 March 2019, 03:09 PM   #32
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I’ve used it on some minor scratches I had on the polished section of my DJ41 clasp. It worked great.
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Old 8 March 2019, 03:18 PM   #33
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easy to overdo, and soften sharp lines - if patience is a virtue, proceed with caution - otherwise, save the CC for the mid-range fodder
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Old 8 March 2019, 05:53 PM   #34
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Has anyone ever tried using this successfully and produced great results? Curious. Cheers!
The only time any Rolex needs any sort of polishing is at normal routine service every 5-10 years depending on how used say if used as a working tool 5 years.The sure way to ruin any Rolex is those wanting to polish every time they see the slightest scratch.
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Old 8 March 2019, 10:28 PM   #37
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The only time any Rolex needs any sort of polishing is at normal routine service every 5-10 years depending on how used say if used as a working tool 5 years.The sure way to ruin any Rolex is those wanting to polish every time they see the slightest scratch.
Thank you, Peter! Very helpful! :)
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Old 9 March 2019, 12:34 PM   #38
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Not on a Rolex. Used it plenty of times on a Panerai.

It will only remove very fine scratches. Use a light circling motion and keep checking your progress. Tape up any brushed finishes with masking tape.

If you look at what you have done under magnification, you will see a myriad of ultra fine scratches, that create the shine/polish. It's not a factory finish.
Good to know! Thanks! :)
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Old 9 March 2019, 12:36 PM   #39
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I’ve used it on some minor scratches I had on the polished section of my DJ41 clasp. It worked great.
Jubilee or Oyster strap? I think the Jubilee might be challenging though. Not quite sure.
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Old 9 March 2019, 12:37 PM   #40
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They are crap! leave it alone until your next service.
Yeah. Afraid to take the risk. I'll just leave it. Cheers man!
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Yes, they can produce good results on polished surfaces. The biggest danger however is overuse. In the short term you can drive yourself crazy pursuing every little scratch and in the long term you can over polish your watch.
Good point! Cheers! :)
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Old 9 March 2019, 12:38 PM   #42
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They work well on very light scratches. They are kind of messy though.
Looks like it. Cheers!
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Old 9 March 2019, 12:39 PM   #43
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I have used them for years for small swirls and small scratches. just be careful and don't go overboard by polishing too hard...
Yeah, I can tell. Most likely on jubilee bracelets. Yikes!
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Old 9 March 2019, 12:40 PM   #44
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A bit messy and they tend to leave a form of haze on the polished surfaces. I leave it to the pros after some mediocre experiences with some other pieces.
I'll take you on that. Cheers! :)
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Old 9 March 2019, 12:41 PM   #45
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Thanks. Will do.
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Old 9 March 2019, 12:43 PM   #46
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Cape Cods work great for small hairlines. Otherwise they can help reduce some deeper ones, but to completely remove the deeper it would take way longer than it's worth. Polished parts only of course.
Good point. Is it true the metal will get smaller in due time from all these polishing? Cheers!
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Meh they work but you will drive yourself batty ... just leave it for next service
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I tried it once and it only made things worse. Maybe I didn’t know what I was doing but I’ll never take a CC to a Rolex again.
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Old 9 March 2019, 02:05 PM   #49
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I tried it once and it only made things worse. Maybe I didn’t know what I was doing but I’ll never take a CC to a Rolex again.
Thanks for the caution! Sorry about your experience. Lesson learned, at least.
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