I keep seeing Cap Cod polishing cloths on ebay. Does anyone use anything like this? I've just been wiping off fingerprints with an Oakley sunglass cleaner.
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| Author: | In2Deep [ Thu Jul 03, 2008 10:30 am ] |
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I keep seeing Cap Cod polishing cloths on ebay. Does anyone use anything like this? I've just been wiping off fingerprints with an Oakley sunglass cleaner.
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| Author: | Driver8 [ Thu Jul 03, 2008 10:39 am ] |
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In2Deep wrote: I keep seeing Cap Cod polishing cloths on ebay. Does anyone use anything like this? I've just been wiping off fingerprints with an Oakley sunglass cleaner.
There's quite a few threads on here that have waxed lyrical about the quality of Cape Cods. I recommend using the search function to throw up some of the threads. But in summary - yeah they are excellent!!! I use them, and quite a few of the guys who have been members on here a while use them too. BUT, as they are impregnated with metal polish they are very slightly abrasive, so use them reasonably sparingly - i.e. not daily! Yes they are very mild as far as metal polishes go, but just go easy with them. But in terms of removing minor scratches they are second to none. |
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| Author: | In2Deep [ Thu Jul 03, 2008 10:41 am ] |
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Perfect, thanks for the info. I've used the search feature a few times (like when I was looking for Chrono 49 info) but it hangs sometimes which is frustrating :p |
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| Author: | Driver8 [ Thu Jul 03, 2008 10:45 am ] |
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One other thing (and this may be REALLY obvious, so I apologise in advance) but if your watch has a brushed finish, DO NOT use the Cods on it! They will removed brushed finishes fairly well over time. (I can't remember if the Emergency Mission is all polished or brushed and polished....) |
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| Author: | Breitling Bloke [ Thu Jul 03, 2008 10:46 am ] |
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Mario For daily cleaning you can't beat a Selvyt cloth. http://www.selvyt.com/ Available on eBay for about £6 large or £4 small. Also good for that final polish after Cape Cods and before taking pics to put them on here. |
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| Author: | In2Deep [ Thu Jul 03, 2008 10:53 am ] |
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OK, I just ordered some of the Cape Cods ($5.25 shipped, not bad at all). And I found a large 14"x14" selvyt cloth for $7.50 shipped on ebay so I guess I'm all set 
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| Author: | Damian [ Thu Jul 03, 2008 1:47 pm ] |
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...worth their weight in gold, I can't rate them highly enough |
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| Author: | DannyT [ Sat Jul 05, 2008 7:37 am ] |
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As above, My bracelet gets desk diving scratches quite often, a cape cod and an hour of time brings it up as good as new! 
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| Author: | aleister [ Sat Jul 05, 2008 11:35 am ] |
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Well polished! |
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| Author: | In2Deep [ Sat Jul 05, 2008 6:00 pm ] |
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In the mechanical chronograph maintenance video, Breitling uses a cotton wheel and what looks like a dremel sized hand held tool with a polishing attachment on it. http://www.breitling.com/service-chrono/ So what do you think if I indulged once in a while with something like: http://www.dremel.com/en-us/Tools/Pages/ToolDetail.aspx?pid=10.8V+Lithium-ion+Cordless and there's a bunch of polishing and cleaning stuff available for it: http://www.dremel.com/en-us/AttachmentsAndAccessories/Pages/CategoryProducts.aspx?catid=27&catname=Cleaning+%26+Polishing |
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| Author: | Breitling Bloke [ Sun Jul 06, 2008 1:39 am ] |
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Mario I use a Dremel with the polishing compound for bad scratches - usually on a watch case/bracelet that's seen better days & without an enthusiast taking care of it. Works well but of course care's needed to avoid overpolishing. Great if you buy something 2nd hand and need to clean it up. |
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| Author: | busyboy21 [ Tue Jul 08, 2008 2:36 pm ] |
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Yeah, I've seen on Ebay a polishing wheel that can be used on dremels. Always been curious how well this works vs polishing clothes. |
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| Author: | In2Deep [ Wed Jul 23, 2008 12:47 pm ] |
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Just got in the nano-fiber polishing cloth that I ordered on ebay. It came with a coupon if anyone wants one, it says free shipping. http://www.bostonwatchexchange.com at checkout enter promo code: 364T |
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| Author: | Damian [ Wed Jul 23, 2008 2:24 pm ] |
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Wonder if they will ship across the pond free of charge as well
Nice heads-up Mario |
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| Author: | In2Deep [ Wed Jul 23, 2008 5:40 pm ] |
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The coupon does say in bold print: FREE SHIPPING TO ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD!* *Applies to Website Orders Only - Does not Apply to eBay Orders 
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