Perfect polish for my FC diver (pic heavy)

[shaidx]

so you all know about my shai factory diver. it lacked polish on the case.

until today....


i perfected the polish technique and the results are VERY NICE



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with the friends:

 

[TESLA760]

I'm sending you mine..... :hehehe:

 

[shaidx]

I'm sending you mine..... :hehehe:

send me $50 with it :hehehe:

 

[shaidx]

I'm sending you mine..... :hehehe:

send me $50 with it :hehehe:

 

[Sharkdiver]

send me $50 with it :hehehe:

Lol


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[TESLA760]

:finger:

I'm broke !

 

[malfa]

CAn u share your technique?

 

[mwscircle]

Shaidx stop it now gonna wanna do that!

 

[slaughterer62]

Shaidx is here to tempt you.

 

[emdeevee]

I have not seen the gen FC Diver in person yet. Does it have this sheen/shine? I thought it was more matte, but it's hard to tell from pictures. Regardless, it sure looks good.

 

[Sam1977]

I tried polishing mine with a Dremell and some very mild polish. It is now shiny. What would you reccomend to restore the Matte/Satin Finsh like yours?

The watch is at my Watchmakers place now. I was going to part it out, but if anyone thinks it can be salvaged, I would love to keep it.

Any ideas?

 

[shaidx]

I used a mild wax and not polish. Mine doesn't have a shine on it. Just enough to make the pattern pop out. 1 coat that's it! Overdo it and you will ruin it

 

[Sam1977]

I used a mild wax and not polish. Mine doesn't have a shine on it. Just enough to make the pattern pop out. 1 coat that's it! Overdo it and you will ruin it

Mine is defiantly over done. Can mine be brought back, or is it ruined for good?

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[emdeevee]

I used a mild wax and not polish. Mine doesn't have a shine on it. Just enough to make the pattern pop out. 1 coat that's it! Overdo it and you will ruin it

Is it possible to do this by hand without taking the case apart?

 

[shaidx]

Mine is defiantly over done. Can mine be brought back, or is it ruined for good?

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cant say. id try to take the polish off of a small part of the case ( back of the case ) with some alcohol maybe ?, fine grit sandpaper ?

Is it possible to do this by hand without taking the case apart?

you will be tempted to do that but the results will be patchy and will look bad

 

[nikemok55]

I used a mild wax and not polish. Mine doesn't have a shine on it. Just enough to make the pattern pop out. 1 coat that's it! Overdo it and you will ruin it

What you mean by " not polish " ?

I would like to try today to polish my v3 a little

Can you describe more your technique please saidx ?

 

[Sam1977]

I picked my case up from the watchmaker today after he decided he couldn't do anything with it. I went over the entire case with a Scott bright pad, it looks much better now. I am taking it to the shop today to finish it out with some 1500 grit sand paper. I think I am going to be able to bring her back to life! I didn't take a before pic, but here is an in progress shot.

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[shaidx]

What you mean by " not polish " ?

I would like to try today to polish my v3 a little

Can you describe more your technique please saidx ?

i used a mild wax. slow dremmel with a buffing wheel.

I picked my case up from the watchmaker today after he decided he couldn't do anything with it. I went over the entire case with a Scott bright pad, it looks much better now. I am taking it to the shop today to finish it out with some 1500 grit sand paper. I think I am going to be able to bring her back to life! I didn't take a before pic, but here is an in progress shot.
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i think you should be good. did you scratch it too much with pad ?

 

[emdeevee]

i used a mild wax. slow dremmel with a buffing wheel.

shaidx, what brand/name wax did you use and where did you get it? I'm dying to do this/get it done. Thanks, man!!

 

[Sam1977]

i used a mild wax. slow dremmel with a buffing wheel.






i think you should be good. did you scratch it too much with pad ?

I think it came out pretty good. Once it's back together I will take some good pics.

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