372 Plexiglass scratch

[Luvwatch]

Hi Everybody,

Got a small scratch in mi 372 Plexiglass, any suggestions in how to polish it?

Thanks a lot.

 

[svshawn]

I don't own a plexiglass panerai but if I had a scratch I would use this
http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/product/headlight-restoration-kit
Sounds crazy but I've found this very useful on other items.

 

[d4m.test]

Hi, I suppose it does not have AR. Try this simple method: just put/rubb toothpaste with a finger on the dial and let it dry completely (1 hour or more) - than polish off with a microfiber cloth, it should do the trick (almost same as the bought product).

 

[kilowattore]

If the tootpaste trick doesn't work, try polywatch

 

[colorao01]

Yes polywatch is the best

 

[ALE7575]

If the tootpaste trick doesn't work, try polywatch

I completely agree with Kilo
It seems a little scratch

1- toothpaste
2- Poliwatch

ALE

 

[Norrie]

Polywatch. You can buy it on eBay.

 

[Gavins]

Polywatch without a doubt. Works a treat!

 

[Luvwatch]

Seems polywatch must do the job. Thanks mates!

 

[Frikman]

Guys, I seem to have achieved the impossible... I've managed to scratch my PAM005 sapphire crystal!
I banged it accidentally on the side of a table today and was just concerned for the SS, but that survived fine.
Yet the crystal has a 2mm scratch at 11:30 now! It's not a chip or a crack, it's an everyday scratch.
I'm in shock. Is this even possible?!

 

[Uberschall]

Sorry to hear that. Nothing, including a sapphire crystal, is completely scratch-proof.

Assuming it has no AR or only on the under side, you can remove the scratch using diamond paste.

Take a look at this link: https://moldpolishing.engis.com/polishing-sapphire-crystal-case-study.html

 

[MADRED7]

.... have a scratch in the plexi of your PAM372 ??? ... take it as a part of your own life-style, it´s your scratch, love it and leave it, get some more.

Ever seen Simona´s 372 on .. risti.com? GORGEOUS

Dr. Theo and his cheap 0.02$

 

[d4m.test]

Guys, I seem to have achieved the impossible... I've managed to scratch my PAM005 sapphire crystal!
I banged it accidentally on the side of a table today and was just concerned for the SS, but that survived fine.
Yet the crystal has a 2mm scratch at 11:30 now! It's not a chip or a crack, it's an everyday scratch.
I'm in shock. Is this even possible?!

It´s possible, let me guess, You have a hardwood floor in Your house and the floor sander recently refinished it
Solution: Silicon carbide is used in sandpaper, it will leave a very fine dust (also in walls and paint) and scratch sapphire glass if in touch.
Take 2: If You just try hard enough, You can destroy anything...

 

[MADRED7]

Look it this piece

 

[ChadD2]

what kind of table was it? ceramic tiles and brick will scratch sapphire crystal. It's tough to get out. You can use a dremel and diamond polish but it's still tough to get out.

 

[Frikman]

what kind of table was it? ceramic tiles and brick will scratch sapphire crystal. It's tough to get out. You can use a dremel and diamond polish but it's still tough to get out.

That was exactly my reaction!! As far as I can remember it was a steel table, so unless it was painted with some silicone carbide paint, I'm questioning the validity of this 'sapphire' crystal. Do you think a TD would be so bold as to flog us a mineral crystal?!

 

[ChadD2]

That was exactly my reaction!! As far as I can remember it was a steel table, so unless it was painted with some silicone carbide paint, I'm questioning the validity of this 'sapphire' crystal. Do you think a TD would be so bold as to flog us a mineral crystal?!

Not sure about that. Hope you find a solution. If it scratched that easily, perhaps it will be easy to polish it out.

 

[Luvwatch]

Just for the record, I took the watch to my local watch smith (not AD of course) and he polished the plexiglass leaving it perfect.

Thanks for the suggestions

 

[manimal_81]

Polywatch brought my heavily scratched 372 crystal back to better than brand new condition. Just be prepared to put in some time and always rub in a circular patter. Good luck!

 

[larger654]

i didnt scratch my glass on my 372 but caused small indents when using a dremel tool to polish the case.in shock i used toothpaste.there still there but not noticable if not pointed out.hope this helps