Bergeon Scratch Removal Pen

[B. Doggy]

*Disclaimer- This thread is not about why I shouldn't care about scuffs on my watch.

Has anyone had success with these pens? I have a very minor surface blemish on my 16610 bracelet I'd like to remove. It's not a scratch. Any input/advice would be appreciated.

[MonBK]

They are great.

[handsfull]

3M makes a pen for auto detailing that is the same (if not better) than the bergeon. I've been using it for several years and it's earned it's keep - for the 14.00 price tag.

Here is one for even less (unsure of the quality but it resembles 3M's product):

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000FN...&tag=gtd-ps-20

[sportsmaven20]

Any before and after pictures would be greatly appreciated...thanks!

[mjclark32]

I need one too, due to taking out my spring bars without using tape
Thread = followed

[gregdolley]

Originally Posted by mjclark32

I need one too, due to taking out my spring bars without using tape
Thread = followed

Is the caseback near your spring bars brush finished like most? Or polished like on the Daytona?

If it brushed, like I suspect, then the pen won't help (unless it's made specifically for doing brushed finishes), you need to match the brushed finish of the case. For that you need a special type of sand paper or block. 600 grit sand paper would most closely match Rolex's brushed finish.

[handsfull]

Originally Posted by gregdolley

If it brushed, like I suspect, then the pen won't help (unless it's made specifically for doing brushed finishes), you need to match the brushed finish of the case. For that you need a special type of sand paper or block. 600 grit sand paper would most closely match Rolex's brushed finish.

Greg's right, it won't remove deep scratches...but it covers up superficial "swirlies" and very light surface scratches. Check out Bergeon's medium and light abrasive blocks....those two items will bring a beaten up bracelet back to life....

[MonBK]

Originally Posted by gregdolley

Is the caseback near your spring bars brush finished like most? Or polished like on the Daytona?

If it brushed, like I suspect, then the pen won't help (unless it's made specifically for doing brushed finishes), you need to match the brushed finish of the case. For that you need a special type of sand paper or block. 600 grit sand paper would most closely match Rolex's brushed finish.

The Bergeon pen is made for brushed finishes and not polished.

[B. Doggy]

The big questions I guess are: Do I need practice before taking it to a single link on my watch? Will it look any different than the other factory links that weren't re-brushed?

[threemonkeys]

Originally Posted by B. Doggy

The big questions I guess are: Do I need practice before taking it to a single link on my watch? Will it look any different than the other factory links that weren't re-brushed?

I would practice on something first. The brush works just fine for small areas like a single link. For larger areas like the clasp, it's much more difficult to get good results.

I recently touched up the center link on the far right.

[B. Doggy]

Originally Posted by threemonkeys

I would practice on something first. The brush works just fine for small areas like a single link. For larger areas like the clasp, it's much more difficult to get good results.

I recently touched up the center link on the far right.

That looks really good actually. Now what to practice on.... Maybe I can start with a really light brush stroke and go from there? Just don't want to make anything worse.

[Speed]

The brush works quite well for small marks. I would brush the link only as necessary. No need to brush the entire link.

[handsfull]

Originally Posted by B. Doggy

The big questions I guess are: Do I need practice before taking it to a single link on my watch? Will it look any different than the other factory links that weren't re-brushed?

Practice? Maybe...depends on how skilled you are with your hands.

Will it look different than the other links? Yes, it will leave a slightly different finish than the factory. I would only use the brush/pen for VERY light scratches, and the med/fine bergeon bars for more significant scratches. Less is more when it comes to refinishing..... use your refinishing tools as little as needed...removing metal isn't a good thing, so have "abrasive discipline"

[SPACE-DWELLER]

I wish I'd had one when I tried to remove a scratch on the bezel of my Explorer II... although I'm satisfied with the result, it'd been easier to do with the scratch removal pen, I believe....