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Dub C · 26 January 2008, 12:16 PM

Greetings,
Got a few small scratches on my bracelet of my watch. i have an Omega AT Chrono. Also, just found a scuff on the edge of the face. Any suggestions on removing small scratches and scuffs?

Bama · 26 January 2008, 12:24 PM

You'll get plenty of advice here about scratches both in favor of removing them and against. I hate scratches too. However, be careful about over polishing your watch as it is "possible" to prematurely wear down the metal of your watch. A product you might try is called Cape Cod Polishing Cloth. Many have used it with great results. Many have had terrible results from over doing it. I've had mixed results with it. Remember, Cape Cod is for polished stainless steel and not for the brushed stainless steel. The Rolex Reference Page has a nice tutorial on how to use it. Good luck.

Hopefully someone else can provide you with some information on removing scratches on the brushed stainless steel.

http://www.rolexreferencepage.com/articles/15.html

Terry Newton · 27 January 2008, 06:19 AM

Someone will be shocked when I say what I am about to post.

A green pot scrubber is excellent for a brushed finish. It removes the scratches and puts the brushed finish back on the watch. If you have a TT, keep it away from the gold. Some sites advertise of a pen that removes scratches on the brushed stainless though I have not tried it yet. You can find them on e-bay.

It takes nerves of steel and a non-shaky hand to do it.

Terry Newton

Perdu · 27 January 2008, 07:33 AM

For brushed surfaces the Green and yellow ScotchBite does a great job. The pens are drawn fiberglass. You have to brush gentle with these otherwise they can shine the surface. There are other methods - you can put out a call on timezone's Omega forum.

fear · 27 January 2008, 08:07 AM

Don't worry too much about scratches on your Omegas; they're scratch magnets. My old Seamaster had a LOT of scratches and swirlies. Just the nature of Omegas. Wear and enjoy.

CPCC · 28 January 2008, 04:09 PM

My dealer charges 35 bucks to polish it.

DoxaDavid · 30 January 2008, 08:28 AM

All advice that was given will work fine. remember, less is more and be patient. I also use my Dremel with different wheels for either a brushed look or to polish. Works great but I go real slow and take my time. Good luck.

CPCC · 1 February 2008, 04:41 PM

Scratches add a lot of character

26 January 2008, 12:16 PM	#1
Dub C "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cali Posts: 8	scratches... Greetings, Got a few small scratches on my bracelet of my watch. i have an Omega AT Chrono. Also, just found a scuff on the edge of the face. Any suggestions on removing small scratches and scuffs?

27 January 2008, 07:33 AM	#4
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	For brushed surfaces the Green and yellow ScotchBite does a great job. The pens are drawn fiberglass. You have to brush gentle with these otherwise they can shine the surface. There are other methods - you can put out a call on timezone's Omega forum. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

27 January 2008, 08:07 AM	#5
fear "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mililani, Oahu Posts: 1,307	Don't worry too much about scratches on your Omegas; they're scratch magnets. My old Seamaster had a LOT of scratches and swirlies. Just the nature of Omegas. Wear and enjoy. Attached Images

28 January 2008, 04:09 PM	#6
CPCC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: USA Posts: 1,857	My dealer charges 35 bucks to polish it. __________________

30 January 2008, 08:28 AM	#7
DoxaDavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: David Location: Minneapolis, Mn Posts: 3,271	All advice that was given will work fine. remember, less is more and be patient. I also use my Dremel with different wheels for either a brushed look or to polish. Works great but I go real slow and take my time. Good luck. __________________ DOXA-AFICIONADO "It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues. " Abraham Lincoln 1809-1865

26 January 2008, 12:24 PM	#2
Bama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,150	You'll get plenty of advice here about scratches both in favor of removing them and against. I hate scratches too. However, be careful about over polishing your watch as it is "possible" to prematurely wear down the metal of your watch. A product you might try is called Cape Cod Polishing Cloth. Many have used it with great results. Many have had terrible results from over doing it. I've had mixed results with it. Remember, Cape Cod is for polished stainless steel and not for the brushed stainless steel. The Rolex Reference Page has a nice tutorial on how to use it. Good luck. Hopefully someone else can provide you with some information on removing scratches on the brushed stainless steel. http://www.rolexreferencepage.com/articles/15.html

27 January 2008, 06:19 AM	#3
Terry Newton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,644	Someone will be shocked when I say what I am about to post. A green pot scrubber is excellent for a brushed finish. It removes the scratches and puts the brushed finish back on the watch. If you have a TT, keep it away from the gold. Some sites advertise of a pen that removes scratches on the brushed stainless though I have not tried it yet. You can find them on e-bay. It takes nerves of steel and a non-shaky hand to do it. Terry Newton

1 February 2008, 04:41 PM	#8
CPCC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: USA Posts: 1,857	Scratches add a lot of character __________________

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