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| Author: | Optimist888 [ Thu Apr 12, 2012 8:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | sunshine polishing cloth |
Has anyone tried polishing brushed stainless steel bracelet and bezel? I saw quite a number of past discussions on this subject but did not find any posting on using sunshine or cape cod on brushed ss. I supposed metal cleaners are not recommended as well? Please share your experiences. Thanks! |
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| Author: | JustinFournier [ Thu Apr 12, 2012 8:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: sunshine polishing cloth |
What exactly are you trying to do? |
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| Author: | Optimist888 [ Thu Apr 12, 2012 8:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: sunshine polishing cloth |
Need to polish off some hairline scratches on bracelet and bezel. |
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| Author: | JustinFournier [ Thu Apr 12, 2012 9:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: sunshine polishing cloth |
Green scotchbrite pad. |
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| Author: | sharkman [ Thu Apr 12, 2012 11:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: sunshine polishing cloth |
If it is a polished watch with scratches(hairlines), use Sunshine or Cap Cod cloths. If brushed, you can use an unused piece of a Scotchbrite. I know guy who swears by 500 grit sandpaper to restore brushed finishes. I prefer Sunshine, though most here use Cap Cod. The Sunshine cloths are dry whereas the Cape Cods have quite a bit of liquid chemicals. With the Sunshine it's all about patience, pressure and time. To restore a Pro II bracelet covered with hairlines to a barely noticeable appearance takes maybe 30 minutes. Longer and you can get a like new appearance. Use a long stick, preferably with a flat edge. Wrap the cloth around the stick - some watch supply places have them, not sure what they are called, but the flat edge is covered with a thin piece of leather. Works great. - and it allows more firm and even pressure over the width of the bracelet. In a pinch a Popsicle stick will work. |
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| Author: | WatchFred [ Thu Apr 12, 2012 11:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: sunshine polishing cloth |
sharkman wrote: Use a long stick, preferably with a flat edge. Wrap the cloth around the stick - some watch supply places have them, not sure what they are called, but the flat edge is covered with a thin piece of leather. Works great. - and it allows more firm and even pressure over the width of the bracelet. they are called "buff sticks", I use the Bergeons: http://www.ofrei.com/page633.html |
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| Author: | bnewbie [ Fri Apr 13, 2012 1:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: sunshine polishing cloth |
sharkman wrote: I prefer Sunshine, though most here use Cap Cod. +1 |
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| Author: | sharkman [ Fri Apr 13, 2012 6:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | sunshine polishing cloth |
That's it Fred. I have one and it makes for an easier job. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | WatchFred [ Fri Apr 13, 2012 6:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: sunshine polishing cloth |
sharkman wrote: That's it Fred. I have one and it makes for an easier job. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Tom, you might probably not really care, but that leather on the sticks is just great for polishing gold, though it work great on SS too ! |
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| Author: | Kustoms4ever [ Fri Apr 13, 2012 1:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: sunshine polishing cloth |
Also dont forget that you cant get the cape cod chemical on the crystal as it will kill the AR coating. |
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| Author: | rgilbert24 [ Fri Apr 13, 2012 3:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: sunshine polishing cloth |
For brushed items, my favorite item is a fiberglass spot sanding pen found at most automotive supply places. Its tip is about 1/8th of an inche and you use it just as you would a pen and it is very precise. Makes short work of getting rid of scratches on most brushed finishes and it is very easy to make straight brushed lines. |
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| Author: | Optimist888 [ Sat Apr 14, 2012 4:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: sunshine polishing cloth |
Thanks guys. Noted all the recommendations. |
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| Author: | Driver8 [ Sat Apr 14, 2012 5:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: sunshine polishing cloth |
rgilbert24 wrote: For brushed items, my favorite item is a fiberglass spot sanding pen found at most automotive supply places. Its tip is about 1/8th of an inche and you use it just as you would a pen and it is very precise. Makes short work of getting rid of scratches on most brushed finishes and it is very easy to make straight brushed lines. I find these are good for very small areas. If you try using one of these for larger areas, it can look very uneven. I personally only ever use Scotchbrite as it blends things in nicely, but each to their own. |
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| Author: | wessa [ Sat Apr 14, 2012 6:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: sunshine polishing cloth |
I used Scotchbrite on a cheap watch and completely messed it up. Nothing wrong with the Scotchbrite, it was pretty much me. So, I would suggest plenty of practice before "playing" with the real thing. Unless the brush marks are perfectly straight, it will "look" brushed but it will not look nice. I guess this is true for any tool you use and getting it perfectly straight is easier said than done 
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| Author: | sharkman [ Sat Apr 14, 2012 6:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | sunshine polishing cloth |
Short straight stokes Wes. I cut a square about 3/4"x3/4". Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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