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pdoukas · 7 January 2013, 04:33 AM

So I'm wanting to polish my plexi's. I'll order some polywatch in the next day or so, but in the meantime I'd actually like to try toothpaste. Has anyone ever used toothpaste before and is there a recommended type. For instance, basic Colgate vs sparkly gel crest.

Thanks

Pete

HL65 · 7 January 2013, 04:43 AM

Yes--don't use a gel.

Actually plain tooth paste works pretty well! I used it pre Polywatch with good results.

Dan Pierce · 7 January 2013, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Yes--don't use a gel.

Actually plain tooth paste works pretty well! I used it pre Polywatch with good results.

Agreed. Plain and smooth. Don't use the gritty versions as they will do more damage than you had originally.

dP

Welshwatchman · 7 January 2013, 04:57 AM

.... and never clean your teeth with Polywatch.

HL65 · 7 January 2013, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

.... and never clean your teeth with Polywatch.

Great advice Paul and besides it tastes awful!

hennabav · 7 January 2013, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Great advice Paul and besides it tastes awful!

Have you tried it my friend....JK

HL65 · 7 January 2013, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by hennabav

Have you tried it my friend....JK

Of course my friend.....NOT

pdoukas · 7 January 2013, 05:12 AM

Hey, thanks guys! I know I should have searched toothpaste first, but I'm lazy like that. Funny thing is, I remember that lens pen post a week or so back. Even more ironic, I was going through all,of my old Xmas, bday, etc cards and came across $50 from BB. I'm going to head over there after lunch and buy one and give it a shot. Will post pre and post shots if I can figure out how to use my new Sony A57.

jamesbondOO7 · 7 January 2013, 05:28 AM

Product for vitro ceramic cooking plates works very well.

Kingair · 7 January 2013, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by jamesbondOO7

Product for vitro ceramic cooking plates works very well.

Never heard of this one . . . for polishing your plexi . . .

Thanks for the tip

HAGS

Dan Pierce · 7 January 2013, 05:30 AM

Brasso works great too.
dP

pdoukas · 7 January 2013, 07:28 AM

Ok, tried the lens pen. I do not believe it is meant to polish out any scratches as it didn't do anything for me. Went to the toothpaste and that seemed to work well.......probably 80% of my scratches are gone. I bet if I worked it longer theni would get better results. Came back with the lenspen after the toothpaste and it pretty much just made the crystal shinier. Gonna get polywatch and go from there.

Kingair · 7 January 2013, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by pdoukas

Ok, tried the lens pen. I do not believe it is meant to polish out any scratches as it didn't do anything for me. Went to the toothpaste and that seemed to work well.......probably 80% of my scratches are gone. I bet if I worked it longer theni would get better results. Came back with the lenspen after the toothpaste and it pretty much just made the crystal shinier. Gonna get polywatch and go from there.

Try them all Pete . . . and keep us updated . . .

HAGOne

iLLGT2 · 7 January 2013, 09:01 AM

Toothpaste didnt really do anything on my 372, I'd probably say polywatch!

How are you guys using it? Is there a special procedure or technique lol

HDHNTER · 7 January 2013, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by iLLGT2

Toothpaste didnt really do anything on my 372, I'd probably say polywatch!

How are you guys using it? Is there a special procedure or technique lol

A little bit goes a long way. I apply a small dab to the crystal and polish off in a circular pattern using a microfiber polishing cloth, no pressure needed, stuff works great and quickly.

crowncollection · 7 January 2013, 12:00 PM

polywatch is good, toothpaste works just about as good imho

pdoukas · 7 January 2013, 12:02 PM

Just amazoned some polywatch. Should be here in the next couple of days. Will update all on when I use it. I have 3 plexi's to clean up, so ill document them all. They're not bad at all, but you know, just annoying little scuffs here and there.

iLLGT2 · 7 January 2013, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by HDHNTER

A little bit goes a long way. I apply a small dab to the crystal and polish off in a circular pattern using a microfiber polishing cloth, no pressure needed, stuff works great and quickly.

Thanks ill try that !! For how long should you apply motion?

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Originally Posted by pdoukas

Just amazoned some polywatch. Should be here in the next couple of days. Will update all on when I use it. I have 3 plexi's to clean up, so ill document them all. They're not bad at all, but you know, just annoying little scuffs here and there.

Looking forward to the outcome :)

Frogman4me · 7 January 2013, 02:22 PM

I use polywatch ;)

subtona · 7 January 2013, 02:24 PM

but you have to rub really hard on the sapphire crystals

springer · 7 January 2013, 02:50 PM

Grab a tube of Semi Chrome polish. Available at most auto parts stores. It works great on crystals. Below is some before and after shots after some fine sanding and some Semi Chrome.

Same your toothpaste for the teeth!

mdw3 · 8 January 2013, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by springer

Grab a tube of Semi Chrome polish. Available at most auto parts stores. It works great on crystals. Below is some before and after shots after some fine sanding and some Semi Chrome.

Same your toothpaste for the teeth!

Actually "Simichrome," a product of Germany. Intended as a general purpose metal polish, but great for polishing hard plastics also.

mdw3 · 8 January 2013, 05:50 PM

I usually use the white "tartar control" Colgate paste. Leaves my watches "minty-fresh" all day, also!

Michael

HDHNTER · 7 January 2013, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by iLLGT2

Thanks ill try that !! For how long should you apply motion?

It will polish off in 10 - 15 seconds, doesn't take long.

1675-David · 7 January 2013, 04:50 PM

Chrome polish works a treat for me...love that insert John!

Dr. Robert · 8 January 2013, 06:06 PM

I have had good luck using the stuff that cleans plastic auto headlight covers.

AzPaul · 9 January 2013, 12:15 AM

I've never used toothpaste on the crystal but I do floss between links.

C6MMVI · 9 January 2013, 01:07 AM

Simichrome metal polish is great, so is Maas. After I finish polishing the crystal I use Klasse auto high gloss sealant glaze, which lays down a protective seal making it scratch resistant and more resistant to UV rays and salt water.
I use polywatch as well on ocassion but found these products work better.

springer · 9 January 2013, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by C6MMVI

Simichrome metal polish is great, so is Maas. After I finish polishing the crystal I use Klasse auto high gloss sealant glaze, which lays down a protective seal making it scratch resistant and more resistant to UV rays and salt water.
I use polywatch as well on ocassion but found these products work better.

Norm, I see you've discovered the "secret" to polishing crystals too. Anything that works on your fine paint works very well on crystals. And thanks for spelling it correctly - I screwed that up I see. thumbsup:

lhanddds · 9 January 2013, 01:51 AM

Before and after with Polywatch. It requires a little elbow grease.

7 January 2013, 04:33 AM	#1
pdoukas "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Pete Location: Arizona Watch: ing Duke bball Posts: 1,488	Toothpaste vs polywatch So I'm wanting to polish my plexi's. I'll order some polywatch in the next day or so, but in the meantime I'd actually like to try toothpaste. Has anyone ever used toothpaste before and is there a recommended type. For instance, basic Colgate vs sparkly gel crest. Thanks Pete

7 January 2013, 04:43 AM	#2
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Yes--don't use a gel. Actually plain tooth paste works pretty well! I used it pre Polywatch with good results. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

7 January 2013, 05:28 AM	#9
jamesbondOO7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: BondJamesBond Location: The Algarve Watch: Rolex or nothing Posts: 4,081	Product for vitro ceramic cooking plates works very well. __________________ ♛ 5-digit Rolex or nothing ♛

7 January 2013, 05:30 AM	#11
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	Brasso works great too. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

7 January 2013, 12:00 PM	#16
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	polywatch is good, toothpaste works just about as good imho __________________ watches many

7 January 2013, 04:57 AM	#4
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	.... and never clean your teeth with Polywatch.

7 January 2013, 05:12 AM	#8
pdoukas "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Pete Location: Arizona Watch: ing Duke bball Posts: 1,488	Hey, thanks guys! I know I should have searched toothpaste first, but I'm lazy like that. Funny thing is, I remember that lens pen post a week or so back. Even more ironic, I was going through all,of my old Xmas, bday, etc cards and came across $50 from BB. I'm going to head over there after lunch and buy one and give it a shot. Will post pre and post shots if I can figure out how to use my new Sony A57.

7 January 2013, 07:28 AM	#12
pdoukas "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Pete Location: Arizona Watch: ing Duke bball Posts: 1,488	Ok, tried the lens pen. I do not believe it is meant to polish out any scratches as it didn't do anything for me. Went to the toothpaste and that seemed to work well.......probably 80% of my scratches are gone. I bet if I worked it longer theni would get better results. Came back with the lenspen after the toothpaste and it pretty much just made the crystal shinier. Gonna get polywatch and go from there.

7 January 2013, 09:01 AM	#14
iLLGT2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Martin Location: NY And FLA Watch: AP ROO Blue Scuba Posts: 2,695	Toothpaste didnt really do anything on my 372, I'd probably say polywatch! How are you guys using it? Is there a special procedure or technique lol

7 January 2013, 12:02 PM	#17
pdoukas "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Pete Location: Arizona Watch: ing Duke bball Posts: 1,488	Just amazoned some polywatch. Should be here in the next couple of days. Will update all on when I use it. I have 3 plexi's to clean up, so ill document them all. They're not bad at all, but you know, just annoying little scuffs here and there.

7 January 2013, 02:22 PM	#19
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	I use polywatch ;)

7 January 2013, 02:24 PM	#20
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,598	but you have to rub really hard on the sapphire crystals __________________

7 January 2013, 02:50 PM	#21
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	Grab a tube of Semi Chrome polish. Available at most auto parts stores. It works great on crystals. Below is some before and after shots after some fine sanding and some Semi Chrome. Same your toothpaste for the teeth! Attached Images __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

8 January 2013, 05:50 PM	#23
mdw3 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 677	I usually use the white "tartar control" Colgate paste. Leaves my watches "minty-fresh" all day, also! Michael

7 January 2013, 04:50 PM	#25
1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,061	Chrome polish works a treat for me...love that insert John!

8 January 2013, 06:06 PM	#26
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,251	I have had good luck using the stuff that cleans plastic auto headlight covers. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

9 January 2013, 12:15 AM	#27
AzPaul 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: Tucson, Az Watch: Rolex 1501 Posts: 13,887	I've never used toothpaste on the crystal but I do floss between links. __________________ Ain't much of a crime, whacking a surly bartender

9 January 2013, 01:07 AM	#28
C6MMVI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Norm Location: Florida Watch: 5512, 105.012 Posts: 73	Simichrome metal polish is great, so is Maas. After I finish polishing the crystal I use Klasse auto high gloss sealant glaze, which lays down a protective seal making it scratch resistant and more resistant to UV rays and salt water. I use polywatch as well on ocassion but found these products work better.

9 January 2013, 01:51 AM	#30
lhanddds Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Watch: of course Posts: 8,429	Before and after with Polywatch. It requires a little elbow grease. Attached Images

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