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Author:  roadcarver [ Thu Apr 07, 2011 5:33 pm ]
Post subject:  Ti CA polishing question
Ti owners, which steel wool # would I need to polish a scuff mark that is on the side of my CA? This is on the 9 o'clock side of the watch.

I went on TZ before and a member posted and recommended to use steel wool to buff out scuff marks on Ti cases.

Thanks in advance.
Author:  46crew [ Thu Apr 07, 2011 5:56 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Ti CA polishing question
I would not use steel wool. If you get the finest scotchbrite you can find, that will work. I use a 30 micron "paper" from watchbandrenew.com. Makes the case and bracelet look brand new. Best of luck.
Author:  termite [ Fri Apr 08, 2011 7:21 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Ti CA polishing question
"I would not use steel wool. If you get the finest scotchbrite you can find, that will work. I use a 30 micron "paper" from watchbandrenew.com. Makes the case and bracelet look brand new. Best of luck."

i would respectfully disagree about the steel wool and have posted several times on TZ about this issue. imho, the factory finish on breitlings is pretty easily replicated by starting w/ #000 steel wool followed by #0000 steel wool. scotchbrite will work, of course, but the right grade is not as easy to find outside of auto body materials supply houses. again, i would start w/ grey [if it is a deep scratch], then maroon, and finally gold scotchbrite...i have had literally dozens of Ti watches and by now can return a battered Ti watch to nice shape in about 15-20 minutes of careful work.
Author:  Roffensian [ Fri Apr 08, 2011 7:46 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Ti CA polishing question
termite wrote:
"I would not use steel wool. If you get the finest scotchbrite you can find, that will work. I use a 30 micron "paper" from watchbandrenew.com. Makes the case and bracelet look brand new. Best of luck."

i would respectfully disagree about the steel wool and have posted several times on TZ about this issue. imho, the factory finish on breitlings is pretty easily replicated by starting w/ #000 steel wool followed by #0000 steel wool. scotchbrite will work, of course, but the right grade is not as easy to find outside of auto body materials supply houses. again, i would start w/ grey [if it is a deep scratch], then maroon, and finally gold scotchbrite...i have had literally dozens of Ti watches and by now can return a battered Ti watch to nice shape in about 15-20 minutes of careful work.



Can't say that I've ever tried but I did think when I first read this that 0000 is softer than scotchbrite. I use 0000 in between coats of stain when finishing wooden furniture and it comes up beautifully smooth.
Author:  46crew [ Fri Apr 08, 2011 8:21 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Ti CA polishing question
termite wrote:
"I would not use steel wool. If you get the finest scotchbrite you can find, that will work. I use a 30 micron "paper" from watchbandrenew.com. Makes the case and bracelet look brand new. Best of luck."

i would respectfully disagree about the steel wool and have posted several times on TZ about this issue. imho, the factory finish on breitlings is pretty easily replicated by starting w/ #000 steel wool followed by #0000 steel wool. scotchbrite will work, of course, but the right grade is not as easy to find outside of auto body materials supply houses. again, i would start w/ grey [if it is a deep scratch], then maroon, and finally gold scotchbrite...i have had literally dozens of Ti watches and by now can return a battered Ti watch to nice shape in about 15-20 minutes of careful work.


I've never used steel wool, so I'm sure it will work. I've just used the 30 micromn cloth. I definitely trust your advice, since I've bought a ti watch from you and it looked great!! :D Great stuff.
Author:  roadcarver [ Fri Apr 08, 2011 6:17 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Ti CA polishing question
Thanks all for your responses.

@ Termite - I remember you from TZ, you had a couple of Ti Avengers as well. Nice to see you here.
Author:  termite [ Tue Apr 12, 2011 3:10 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Ti CA polishing question
i admit that i have been lurking on here for awhile; just not really used to posting here! right now i have too many ti watches and will probably have to start selling some to buy yet another old mercedes to tinker with. at least i am staying current w/ my ti refinishing skills....
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