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I've had my blackbird now for a few months. Really l've it and it has become my daily wearer, however I'm getting all kinds of tiny scratches on the bracelet.

Are there any recommendations on how to fix this?

Thanks

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Scotchbrite pads. Do a search for scotchbrite and you'll find loads of tips.

Excellent suggestions here:

http://blog.breitlingsource.com/2008/10 ... -finishes/

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Lings4life Baby...All the Way!!!! Ok....maybe a couple of PAMs....Oh alright and a Rollie too!

Thanks, I ordered some micron sheets. I'll give those a try.


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I spent a half hour with my Blackbird and a Scotchbrite pad last week and it came up a treat. Well worth the 99c!

I went with the micron sheets because I wasn't sure if the scotch brite pads would give the right size texture or not? Does it look the same ?



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Another of our members swears by 500 grit wet sandpaper - one simple stroke.

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SHARKMAN

For a basic brush, a dry scotchbrite bad does the trick.

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-RJ

Yep, Scotchbrite is my weapon of choice when it comes to brushed finishes. I've said it before on here, but I once used Scotchbrite to totally refurb an old Omega SMP that I'd worn pretty much daily for 2 or 3 years before I traded it at an AD, and after closely examining it for a few mins, the AD asked me if I'd ever worn it!! With a bit of care, and masking of areas as required, Scotchbrite pads can give a superb finish. Tried and tested.

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Update.
I didn't want to use the scotch Brite, it seemed to crude for such delicate work so I ordered the little papers much like sand paper. I used the 30 micron to restore the buckle and 9 for the band. Worked out really well and looks like new.

Also used the 3 micron, then 2, then 1 to remove some deep scratches on the polished surfaces.

I'm happy wit the results


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Does anyone have any tips on removing scratches on the brushed circular bezel?

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a few Pams...

Its tough without removing it. Just remove it, tape off all the polished areas (which isnt too hard), and brush like anywhere else in straight strokes.

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-RJ