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fc3s2k · 15 December 2010, 04:01 PM

is is possible to make the brushed center links on the bracelet polished? has anybody tried it already?
Will it look good on the Rolex Explorer

Speed · 15 December 2010, 04:11 PM

Yes...Have not seen anyone try it. You can try cape cod cloth...if you dare.

I don't think it will look good.

fc3s2k · 15 December 2010, 04:14 PM

the "dare" part scares me!!! maybe my jeweler can answer my question..

moviefreak · 15 December 2010, 04:44 PM

If you removed one link to get the perfect fit, you can practice on that one I guess...

jnkay · 15 December 2010, 05:49 PM

I've done it. It is simple and looks as if it came from Rolex that way.

Engi · 15 December 2010, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jnkay

I've done it. It is simple and looks as if it came from Rolex that way.

Just for curiosity: which did you use to polish a brushed link like from Rolex factory ?

Thanks,

Engi

fc3s2k · 16 December 2010, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Engi

Just for curiosity: which did you use to polish a brushed link like from Rolex factory ?

Thanks,

Engi

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I'm curious to know too!!!!

jnkay · 16 December 2010, 02:09 AM

One time I had a jeweler do it, and it came out excellent--factory finish. Another time I did it myself and it came out excellent, but if you stared at it in different light at different angles, you could see it was a fraction of a notch short of factory-like. In other words, the jeweler's finish came out a 10 out of 10, and mine a 9, which is great considering I have no special experience doing this.

I used a dremel with a the same polishing wheel that jewelers use (albeit made for a dremel and not a bench grinder/polisher). I used Fabuluster polishing compound to remove the brush marks and get a basic polish, which doesn't take long at all. Then I followed it with several iterations of a hand polish with a Cape Cod, where I rubbed with light pressure mostly to distribute the polishing compound, then used a very smooth, fine microfiber polishing cloth to rub in the Cape Cod compound with moderate pressure to acheive a finer polish than can be acheived with the Cape Cod cloths (due to their fibrous makeup). It didn't take long. If you haven't done it before, you might want to have an experienced jeweler do it--not because you are going to screw up your bracelet (you won't)--but because their equipment and technique will acheive a slightly better result. Having the right equipment and materials is 3/4 the battle, but technique is the difference between good and great result.

fc3s2k · 16 December 2010, 08:56 AM

Thanks jnkay, it sound complicated!! Asked my jeweler and he said $85.00. We shall see.

15 December 2010, 04:01 PM	#1
fc3s2k "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Barry Location: california Watch: OFFICINE PANERAI Posts: 1,289	???about PCL?? is is possible to make the brushed center links on the bracelet polished? has anybody tried it already? Will it look good on the Rolex Explorer __________________

15 December 2010, 04:14 PM	#3
fc3s2k "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Barry Location: california Watch: OFFICINE PANERAI Posts: 1,289	the "dare" part scares me!!! maybe my jeweler can answer my question.. __________________

15 December 2010, 04:44 PM	#4
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	If you removed one link to get the perfect fit, you can practice on that one I guess... __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

16 December 2010, 08:56 AM	#9
fc3s2k "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Barry Location: california Watch: OFFICINE PANERAI Posts: 1,289	Thanks jnkay, it sound complicated!! Asked my jeweler and he said $85.00. We shall see. __________________

15 December 2010, 04:11 PM	#2
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Yes...Have not seen anyone try it. You can try cape cod cloth...if you dare. I don't think it will look good.

15 December 2010, 05:49 PM	#5
jnkay "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: South Florida, US Watch: du jour Posts: 1,815	I've done it. It is simple and looks as if it came from Rolex that way.

16 December 2010, 02:09 AM	#8
jnkay "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: South Florida, US Watch: du jour Posts: 1,815	One time I had a jeweler do it, and it came out excellent--factory finish. Another time I did it myself and it came out excellent, but if you stared at it in different light at different angles, you could see it was a fraction of a notch short of factory-like. In other words, the jeweler's finish came out a 10 out of 10, and mine a 9, which is great considering I have no special experience doing this. I used a dremel with a the same polishing wheel that jewelers use (albeit made for a dremel and not a bench grinder/polisher). I used Fabuluster polishing compound to remove the brush marks and get a basic polish, which doesn't take long at all. Then I followed it with several iterations of a hand polish with a Cape Cod, where I rubbed with light pressure mostly to distribute the polishing compound, then used a very smooth, fine microfiber polishing cloth to rub in the Cape Cod compound with moderate pressure to acheive a finer polish than can be acheived with the Cape Cod cloths (due to their fibrous makeup). It didn't take long. If you haven't done it before, you might want to have an experienced jeweler do it--not because you are going to screw up your bracelet (you won't)--but because their equipment and technique will acheive a slightly better result. Having the right equipment and materials is 3/4 the battle, but technique is the difference between good and great result.

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