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Hi guyz!

I know there was already a discussion going about this subject a wee while ago. I just thought I would see what everyone was thinking now and add a poll!

For the guyz that have used the Cape Cods and have ordered the Sunshines what do you think? Pros and Cons - if any.

Cheers

Andrew

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Currently:
Avenger Skyland(Black)
Super Avenger(White)

Moved on:
Montbrillant Legende(Silver)
Panerai 312
SOHC 125th Ann. LE(Silver)
Navitimer World(Pearl)
Panerai 441

I take it nobody polishes their watches then!

My sunshines came the other day so I spent a good 30mins cleaning my Skyland!

Holly cow, I didn't realise it was so dirty, the cloth was black by the time I was finished but the watch was sparkling!

I've been using hot water and a toothbrush to clean my watch for the past few months after trying the cape cods. I thought water was as good and left no mess but that has no comparison to the finish the Sunshine Cloth left, so I'll be using them from now on!

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Currently:
Avenger Skyland(Black)
Super Avenger(White)

Moved on:
Montbrillant Legende(Silver)
Panerai 312
SOHC 125th Ann. LE(Silver)
Navitimer World(Pearl)
Panerai 441

I use them both as a two stage cleaning process. I have found that between both of them it really does the trick for my Breitlings.

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YOU CAN'T HAVE A GREAT TIME WITHOUT A GREAT WATCH.........MAKE IT A BREITLING

I have both the Cape Code and the Sunshine. I like both.

The Sunshine is easier to keep on hand for a quick touch up. I keep a supply at home and one at the office. They do seem to wear out quite quickly though.

There's no doubt that the Cape Cod requires a bit more preparation and cleanup. For example the Cape Cod leaves an annoying residue on my rubber Ocean Racer bracelet which I have to clean off with soap or methylated spirits.... So I propose there is a place for both solutions.

In fact, I am a firm believer in both the Sunshine and the Cape Cod as well as a third approach... This third solution requires three main components:
1. A standard bench grinder
2. One calico cloth buffing wheel
3. Some Dialux grey polishing compound

This relatively inexpensive solution produces astounding resullts quickly and with little effort and absolutely zero risk. I used it on my bracelet clasp last night and I had a mirror finish in 1-2 minutes. Note I don't use the buffing wheel on the watch itself. Just the bracelet and clasp.

Here's a couple of links for those of you interested in exploring this option. (Note the links are provided for information purposes only. I have no financial interest here. Grinders, buffing wheels and polishing compounds are available anywhere in the world).

Dialux: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Dialux-Grey-Polishing-Paste-Jewelers-Tools-Industrial_W0QQitemZ140141796907QQcmdZViewItem?_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116

Polishing stuff: http://www.ajsonline.com.au/pdf/2008%20Polishing.pdf

If you have a bench grinder already you can spend maybe $40 to get this going.

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Rohan
Canberra, Australia
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Breitling SuperOcean Heritage Chronograph
Omega Seamaster Professional

Thanks for the information here. I have a hand held dremel and cloth buffing wheel. Do you think I can achieve the same results with the dremel? I have been too scared lately to give it a try and don't want to do more damage than good. Maybe I will just leave it to the pros?

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- Nathan
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Breitling Avenger Skyland (Black)

Any polishing rouge and a dremel/grinder with a clean buffing wheel will give you excellent results, mirror like finish no doubt! make sure to wipe your bracelet clean of debris first, then start with a clean wheel and fine polishing rouge. Start slowly and dont be afraid to put some pressure on the bracelet, it will really bring out the shine.

Hmmm.. I've got to say that the dremel might do the job but it's much much harder to get an even finish.

Dremel problems:
Size of buffing pad: too small
rotational speed: too fast
chuck: too close to the work surface (minor slips can scratch)

I used a dremel on an old omega seamaster bracelet and I was unhappy with the results. It's hard to describe in words but the buffed surface did not achieve a mirror finish. The small buffing pad caused some spots to be brighter that others. Overall there was a kind of wavy look to the polished surface. I'll see if I can post a pic but generally speaking practice on something non-precious before you decide to proceed with the dremel.

The grinder with the large diameter cloth buffing pad is easy to manage. The buffing machine is fixed to the bench and you can use both hands to firmly hold the piece you are polishing. The results are much easier to attain. The large even buffing surface makes producing a mirror finish quite easy. Also, the cloth buffing pad is so soft that it won't hurt your fingers if you touch it.

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Rohan
Canberra, Australia
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Breitling SuperOcean Heritage Chronograph
Omega Seamaster Professional