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uzona · 22 March 2017, 08:26 AM

Anyone have any news on how well Cape Cod polishing cloths work on small polished stainless steel scratches/swirls?

Any alternative?

Quailhunter · 22 March 2017, 08:34 AM

I mostly read the Rolex posts. I've read both positive and negative comments on the Cape Cod cloths. I believe most were negative regarding removing scratches. Suggest searching on the forum.

K3vin · 22 March 2017, 11:01 AM

I have the same watch and cloths. In ambient light, the cloths could help with medium to heavy swirl... In bright light (full sunlight, white indoor lights, etc) however, expect the cloths (or any similarly abrasive equivalents) to greatly increase the amount of fine swirl.

Your best bet is to just send it back to Panerai for a real polish.

Cru Jones · 22 March 2017, 04:14 PM

Personally, and unlike many other brands, Rolex included, I find Panerais look better with some marks and scratches.

Quailhunter · 22 March 2017, 04:30 PM

I have reluctantly come to the point that fine scratches of polished metal are fated to occur. Other than professional polishing, the scratches are there to not only stay but multiply. A skilled polisher can make the watch look pristine. Too much polishing or a bad polisher can ruin a watch. Polishing does not seem to be a home project.

Ruud Van Driver · 22 March 2017, 06:23 PM

If I can't feel it with my finger nail, I try not to worry about it.

uzona · 22 March 2017, 09:28 PM

Its kinda weird because I have several Omega and Zenith pieces that have quite a bit of polished stainless on them. They have ALOT less scratches/swirls then this Pan. over a much longer period of time.

This was my first Pan and wonder if their ss could be "softer"?

Sublovin · 22 March 2017, 10:10 PM

Cape cod works well, but the small swirls will reappear in no time. Also, keep in mind, every time you polish you remove a small amount of the metal

fullcourt · 23 March 2017, 12:24 AM

cape cod works well, scratches add character. ymmv

have a great day

stockae92 · 23 March 2017, 05:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Personally, and unlike many other brands, Rolex included, I find Panerais look better with some marks and scratches.

I concur

Except I think Rolex looks good with some marks and scratches as well.

Oh hey, I even think my "beater" X33 looks good with dings, and scratches. :)

Magwitch · 23 March 2017, 06:37 AM

I've had good luck with the CC cloths. If they leave little swirlies they're darn hard to see. And metal removal is absolute minimal. We're not talking about rouge and a buffing wheel.

Urosfan · 23 March 2017, 01:34 PM

Scratches don't bother me anymore , It's gonna happen either way with pams wear it it and enjoy

gav329 · 24 March 2017, 06:28 AM

Fine scratches on the surface are just part of owning a stainless steel watch don't worry about it if you do you'll not enjoy your pride and joy. Best wishes.

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22 March 2017, 08:26 AM	#1
uzona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: AZ Watch: DJ41s blk and whit Posts: 56	Small scratches on pam 510 polished stainless Anyone have any news on how well Cape Cod polishing cloths work on small polished stainless steel scratches/swirls? Any alternative?

22 March 2017, 06:23 PM	#6
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,926	If I can't feel it with my finger nail, I try not to worry about it. __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

23 March 2017, 12:24 AM	#9
fullcourt "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: dp Location: chicago, usa Watch: panerai Posts: 2,369	cape cod works well, scratches add character. ymmv have a great day __________________ dp just living the dream chicago, usa chgo_risti on IG

22 March 2017, 08:34 AM	#2
Quailhunter "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Doug Location: Georgia USA Watch: Rolex President Posts: 1,348	I mostly read the Rolex posts. I've read both positive and negative comments on the Cape Cod cloths. I believe most were negative regarding removing scratches. Suggest searching on the forum.

22 March 2017, 11:01 AM	#3
K3vin "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: norcal Posts: 151	I have the same watch and cloths. In ambient light, the cloths could help with medium to heavy swirl... In bright light (full sunlight, white indoor lights, etc) however, expect the cloths (or any similarly abrasive equivalents) to greatly increase the amount of fine swirl. Your best bet is to just send it back to Panerai for a real polish.

22 March 2017, 04:14 PM	#4
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,297	Personally, and unlike many other brands, Rolex included, I find Panerais look better with some marks and scratches.

22 March 2017, 04:30 PM	#5
Quailhunter "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Doug Location: Georgia USA Watch: Rolex President Posts: 1,348	I have reluctantly come to the point that fine scratches of polished metal are fated to occur. Other than professional polishing, the scratches are there to not only stay but multiply. A skilled polisher can make the watch look pristine. Too much polishing or a bad polisher can ruin a watch. Polishing does not seem to be a home project.

22 March 2017, 09:28 PM	#7
uzona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: AZ Watch: DJ41s blk and whit Posts: 56	Its kinda weird because I have several Omega and Zenith pieces that have quite a bit of polished stainless on them. They have ALOT less scratches/swirls then this Pan. over a much longer period of time. This was my first Pan and wonder if their ss could be "softer"?

22 March 2017, 10:10 PM	#8
Sublovin 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Watch: Lots Posts: 4,595	Cape cod works well, but the small swirls will reappear in no time. Also, keep in mind, every time you polish you remove a small amount of the metal

23 March 2017, 06:37 AM	#11
Magwitch Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: . Posts: 668	I've had good luck with the CC cloths. If they leave little swirlies they're darn hard to see. And metal removal is absolute minimal. We're not talking about rouge and a buffing wheel.

23 March 2017, 01:34 PM	#12
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Scratches don't bother me anymore , It's gonna happen either way with pams wear it it and enjoy

24 March 2017, 06:28 AM	#13
gav329 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Scotland Posts: 355	Fine scratches on the surface are just part of owning a stainless steel watch don't worry about it if you do you'll not enjoy your pride and joy. Best wishes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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