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How do you remove small scratches on a brushed finish due to strap changes, anyone know?

Scotchbrite pads work well to restore the finish of brushed SS. Make certain you go only in the direction of the "grain" though and take your time.

And make sure you get the right pad, it's likely the extra fine one. Type A. Brown.

I prefer to use sandpaper to restore the finish. I use the black, wet and dry sandpaper (I use it dry) and Ihave it in grits of 850, 1000, 1500 and 2000. Depending on the agressiveness of the existing finish one of those grits will generally match. I normally would start with 1000 and then work up or down if it is not aggressive/too aggresive enough. Again follow the grain exactly. Sometimes you are more successful holding the sandpaper steady and just moving the bracelet or case in a very exacting movement. Try and go over a whole section at once rather than just focussing on just where the scratch is. All my brushed finished watches look new Hope that helps

thanks to all I will try the sandpaper fine grit