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14 June 2014, 09:43 PM | #1 |
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Remove Rolex Vault Copper look
I have a 18K Rolex which has been in storage for quite some time and has developed what I've seen referred to as the 'vault copper' look. Whats the best way to get this back to shining 18k yellow gold look? Does it have to be polished and refinished?
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14 June 2014, 09:44 PM | #2 |
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Just try a polishing cloth and see how it comes up.
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14 June 2014, 09:51 PM | #3 |
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Ultrasonic cleaner and a good polish should do the trick
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14 June 2014, 10:04 PM | #4 |
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A very unique Rolex.
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gorgeous watch
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15 June 2014, 12:38 AM | #6 |
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Thanks guys, is there any particular cloth to us
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15 June 2014, 01:11 AM | #7 |
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I like Sunshine polishing cloths for the polished parts.
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15 June 2014, 01:26 AM | #8 |
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Have you tried soap and water? I would start off with soap and water and a lint free polishing cloth without any polish in the cloth.
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15 June 2014, 01:28 AM | #9 |
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Cool looking Rolex! Good luck shinning her up.
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15 June 2014, 01:50 AM | #10 |
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Looks good as is, if you ask me.
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15 June 2014, 01:54 AM | #11 |
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post a pic of your watch.
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A Little warm water and liquid hand soap if you don't have an ultrasonic cleaner
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15 June 2014, 02:34 AM | #13 |
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Nice watch, how long was it kept in the dark?
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15 June 2014, 03:01 AM | #18 |
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id just wear it and be very happy ,,, or ill wear it for a while for you ,, if that helps.
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15 June 2014, 03:09 AM | #19 |
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Thanks for all the suggestions folks, when I get her out of the safe, I will give it a go! If it doesnt work out, ill get a watch maker to polish it up, when I get a diamond bezel installed on it
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15 June 2014, 05:03 PM | #20 |
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I wouldn't touch it. Leave it as is. If it is not polished right you will never get a consistent finish/color and it will not look right.
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15 June 2014, 06:01 PM | #21 |
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DON'T touch it. Polish it and it will stop talking to you...and just be another Rolex.
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15 June 2014, 06:27 PM | #22 |
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If it was mine, I'd clean it with dish soap and water, if it doesn't clean up, I'd give it to a SKILLED watchmaker who has experience dealing to Rolex to take care of it. I'd tell him to try whatever cloth first before using any polishing machine on it: a light "chemical" polish so to speak.
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hi if possible please post a few pics before you do anything to it. I would like to see the colour of the gold.
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It's quite common, polishes right off don't worry.
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The watch will look so good after you polish her up.
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18 June 2014, 11:30 PM | #26 |
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Depends if you are looking to sell the piece eventually. Some collectors seek the patina on the case because it means that it hasn't been touched.
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19 June 2014, 02:17 AM | #27 |
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Any quality gold or silver polish on a soft cloth will clean it right up, and there really is no possibility of damaging the watch so don't be afraid.
Once you have it where you like it give it a good wash with soap and warm water, dry and buff with a soft towel and it will look like new!
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Personally, I wouldn't use any polishing compound on my watches, but to each his own.
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19 June 2014, 04:14 AM | #29 |
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IMHO it looks awesome as it is. It doesn't need anything. It's a perfect beauty. Polishing it would be like getting a plastic surgery.
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19 June 2014, 10:21 PM | #30 |
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I think it gives it character
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