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Restoring brushed finish on Sub bracelet

Dynaboy2

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Good Evening-
Im seeking advice on the best technique to restore the brushed finish on my Sub bracelet. Thank you in advance for you're help!!
 

Tobel

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If I recall you need to take the green one though, not any scotch bright
 

lpl

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Hint: it's one of those in the background :D
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Matt5513

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Yes, it is perfect, my only problem is to brush "straight", if you have advices I'm happy to listen :)
 

lpl

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Remove the bracelet off of the watch. Get something to level off the sides to recent scratching the sides of the links. Use double sided tape to stick the bracelet onto the surface. Do light, straight brushing with the 3M. Any deeper scratches, use a sandpaper, then finish off with the 3M.
 

wNe

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Im interested too!

Maybe someone can provide links or the full name of the products that are needed to do it :)

Thanks !
 

lpl

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3M Sandpaper Pad
Green Scotch Brite Pad.

This is the homemade way. The gen-like brushing consists of multiple variations/combinations of Bergeron polishing wheels designed for Rolex, adding a "white" look on the steel.
 
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capice

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I only use scotchbrite as the Dremel is too speedy...I feel I can control the process better with brushing by hand...I made a wooden holder which is adjustable

 
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Smpfan

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For the finish I can recommend Gerryflex abrasive block „medium“. You‘ll get bright white shine on the surface.


Greets Andi
 

Voske

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For the finish I can recommend Gerryflex abrasive block „medium“. You‘ll get bright white shine on the surface.


Greets Andi

Tried everything and Gerryflex works the best...after some practice :)
 

Smpfan

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I‘m using a similar wooden device like capice01 is showing above. Sometimes I’m glueing the bracelet around a round wooden piece which is about the same diameter like a wrist, too.
After removing deeper scratches or dings I‘m finishing the bracelet with my Gerryflex medium block. Between the bracelet links I‘m brushing with 600 or 800 grid wet sandpaper.
For final finish after cleaning you can rub shortly in brushing direction allover with a jeweller‘s cloth to add some more shine.

Results are amazing!

Case, SEL and bracelet finishing:

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Greets Andi
 

Smpfan

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Some more examples of Gerryflex work. It goes with titanium as well.

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Greets Andi
 

yosimiz

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Mate you need to be more specific about your question. Is it 5/6 digit? The model is super important as the tools used for the task is different.

Rolex changed their brushing type and technique. Sub-c clasp for example has graining effect (or call it micro scratches whatever you choose) which can be achieved with rubber wheels (some call them stone wheels) and can not be achieved using bergeon or any other brands woven or unwoven type of wheels, pads sandpapers etc..

3M Sandpaper Pad
Green Scotch Brite Pad.

This is the homemade way. The gen-like brushing consists of multiple variations/combinations of Bergeron polishing wheels designed for Rolex, adding a "white" look on the steel.

Bergeon does not produce those wheels mate, just like they don't produce most likely half of their products in house. I lived in Switzerland for 5 years, can testify for cost of living, manufacturing and salaries. if they would produce every single item on their catalog ue and wouldn't rebrand them you would pay x3 times for each item due to labor, manufacturig etc costs..

For example bergeon one dip is a sticker product, the rubber silicon bergeon wheels are rebranded artifex wheels list goes on..
 

yosimiz

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Some more examples of Gerryflex work. It goes with titanium as well.

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Greets Andi

Nice work man, try to get white 3m pad. It is used for final polish on brushed finished surfaces. It will make the steel "whiter"
 
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