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WGJ48 · 30 August 2008, 03:13 AM

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Hi all, hope I did this correctly, I am still learning the TRF ways!! I noticed a scratch on my subs bracelt clasp which irritated me to no end. I read in a forum on TRF about the use of a the scotch brite pad but was concerned about dulling the gold. So after a beer to get my courage up I lightly buffed out the minor irritation and was shocked at the great result. However there was noticable dulling. I suddenly finished my brew and it hit me. I have a chromed out HD for which I have purchased every chrome polish on earth for. So I reached for what I have determined to be the best; S100 TOTAL CYCLE FINISH RESTORER. WOW, was I proud of myself. After buffing the small clasp I was amazed at the gloss finish. I highly recomend this for a quick fix for small noticable annoyances or those anal like me. After cleaning the whole bracelet I had another brew!

wantonebad · 30 August 2008, 03:24 AM

The 16613 has polished center links not brushed, and unless you are super careful scotch-brite should never be used on that watch!!

That said scratches are going to happen and while it can be disconcerting learning to live with it is important. Polishing scratches involves removing metal and should be done by pros. You can buy a cloth insert for a dremel tool but again you'll probably do more damage then good, JMHO

marshallr47 · 30 August 2008, 03:47 AM

Glad it worked out for you and thanks for the tip.

Art161 · 30 August 2008, 08:20 AM

Glad it worked out for you, but I wouldn't get carried away and do this every time you have a scratch (character mark). Pretty soon, no more metal left. I would leave it alone until your next full service. My

mickeydainish · 30 August 2008, 09:36 AM

super..... glad it went well..... feels good, dont it?!?!!? :-)

WGJ48 · 3 September 2008, 05:05 AM

felt great, I will however take all advice and I am sur the newness will wear off. " Character marks" I likem it.

llamaofdoom · 3 September 2008, 08:54 AM

Re: polishes:

Mother's Billet on a jeweler's cloth for lightly polishing all metals (works well with a rotary tool as well), scotchbrite pads for brushing stainless steel, fiberglass pen for brushing titanium.

WGJ48 · 4 September 2008, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by llamaofdoom

Re: polishes:

Mother's Billet on a jeweler's cloth for lightly polishing all metals (works well with a rotary tool as well), scotchbrite pads for brushing stainless steel, fiberglass pen for brushing titanium.

Thanks, I will have to check it out
Bill

jdc · 4 September 2008, 05:19 AM

Best polish for a quick self doer............posts don't get much better than this

I think will wait until the experts Jimbo and Bubba from the four hand club come along

highroller · 4 September 2008, 06:27 AM

I have a TT SUB it had some light scratches on it when I got it.

I used some liquid car wax and WOW did that thing shine up.

chicagowatchman · 4 September 2008, 08:28 AM

Jewelers Rouge for 18k on a damp cloth then buff dry.....Mirror finish!

llamaofdoom · 4 September 2008, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chicagowatchman

Jewelers Rouge for 18k on a damp cloth then buff dry.....Mirror finish!

Just make sure you use the right rouge. You want red for 18K.

Art161 · 4 September 2008, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdc

Best polish for a quick self doer............posts don't get much better than this

I think will wait until the experts Jimbo and Bubba from the four hand club come along

Quote:

Originally Posted by highroller

I have a TT SUB it had some light scratches on it when I got it.

I used some liquid car wax and WOW did that thing shine up.

There's a joke here, but I'll wait for Jim or Bubba to do the honors.

APC · 4 September 2008, 10:16 AM

What ever happened to the cape cod polishing cloths? I thought those were the best...

30 August 2008, 03:13 AM	#1
WGJ48 Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bill Location: connecticut Watch: TT Submariner16613 Posts: 18	BEST polish for a quick self doer Hi all, hope I did this correctly, I am still learning the TRF ways!! I noticed a scratch on my subs bracelt clasp which irritated me to no end. I read in a forum on TRF about the use of a the scotch brite pad but was concerned about dulling the gold. So after a beer to get my courage up I lightly buffed out the minor irritation and was shocked at the great result. However there was noticable dulling. I suddenly finished my brew and it hit me. I have a chromed out HD for which I have purchased every chrome polish on earth for. So I reached for what I have determined to be the best; S100 TOTAL CYCLE FINISH RESTORER. WOW, was I proud of myself. After buffing the small clasp I was amazed at the gloss finish. I highly recomend this for a quick fix for small noticable annoyances or those anal like me. After cleaning the whole bracelet I had another brew!

30 August 2008, 03:24 AM	#2
wantonebad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,849	The 16613 has polished center links not brushed, and unless you are super careful scotch-brite should never be used on that watch!! That said scratches are going to happen and while it can be disconcerting learning to live with it is important. Polishing scratches involves removing metal and should be done by pros. You can buy a cloth insert for a dremel tool but again you'll probably do more damage then good, JMHO __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

30 August 2008, 03:47 AM	#3
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	Glad it worked out for you and thanks for the tip. __________________ Ron

30 August 2008, 08:20 AM	#4
Art161 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Art Location: San Francisco Watch: Sundial Posts: 2,266	Glad it worked out for you, but I wouldn't get carried away and do this every time you have a scratch (character mark). Pretty soon, no more metal left. I would leave it alone until your next full service. My __________________ Rolex SS Oyster Perpetual no date, TT Datejust Member #13992 HM Power to the Superlative Panda, officially certified! HMPanda eats, shoots and leaves. Rolexers do it with perpetual movements.

4 September 2008, 08:28 AM	#11
chicagowatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicago IL Watch: Platinum DDMasterp Posts: 1,983	Jewelers Rouge for 18k on a damp cloth then buff dry.....Mirror finish! __________________ Men's Platinum Day Date Masterpiece Men's 18k Day Date Crown Collection Men's Franck Muller 18k Conquistador Cortez Men's SS Cartier Pasha MEMBER # 5534 USA CHICAGO IL

30 August 2008, 09:36 AM	#5
mickeydainish Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Michael Location: LaLa Land Watch: Sub Date 16610 Posts: 1,757	super..... glad it went well..... feels good, dont it?!?!!? :-)

3 September 2008, 05:05 AM	#6
WGJ48 Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bill Location: connecticut Watch: TT Submariner16613 Posts: 18	felt great, I will however take all advice and I am sur the newness will wear off. " Character marks" I likem it.

3 September 2008, 08:54 AM	#7
llamaofdoom Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 417	Re: polishes: Mother's Billet on a jeweler's cloth for lightly polishing all metals (works well with a rotary tool as well), scotchbrite pads for brushing stainless steel, fiberglass pen for brushing titanium.

4 September 2008, 05:19 AM	#9
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	Best polish for a quick self doer............posts don't get much better than this I think will wait until the experts Jimbo and Bubba from the four hand club come along

4 September 2008, 06:27 AM	#10
highroller Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Bobby Location: Manassas Virginia Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 305	I have a TT SUB it had some light scratches on it when I got it. I used some liquid car wax and WOW did that thing shine up.

4 September 2008, 10:16 AM	#14
APC Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Jersey, USA Watch: TTDJ Posts: 23	What ever happened to the cape cod polishing cloths? I thought those were the best...

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