I wear a PAM111 as a daily beater. I do this because I own nothing else. I was wondering what the bect way to give this watch a polish. I've heard of cape cod but know nothing about it.
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polishing.
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yes, there is much more than cape cod, but cc is very good, nonetheless.
There are at least three other methods that I've used with great success. I've used a metal polishing paste (found in automotive stores). Next is the polishing papers that come in a set with different colors representing different grits. And finally there is polishing sticks, much like polishing papers, but it comes in a thick crayon like stick that you rub on and rub off.
I've take out pretty deep nicks (but not gouges) off a bracelet before with excellent results.
There are at least three other methods that I've used with great success. I've used a metal polishing paste (found in automotive stores). Next is the polishing papers that come in a set with different colors representing different grits. And finally there is polishing sticks, much like polishing papers, but it comes in a thick crayon like stick that you rub on and rub off.
I've take out pretty deep nicks (but not gouges) off a bracelet before with excellent results.
Mothers Mag wheel polish will polish great. Use a little on a cloth of dremel and a polishing wheel.
I've used Mothers as well.
Polishing sticks and papers can be found on ebay. Different colours represent different grits.
Ok. I'll buy some mothers. I don't own a dremel so I will putting in A LOT more elbow grease LOL. Thanks guys!
you don't need lots of elbow grease with Mothers, nor do you need lots of Mothers. A little goes a long way in both elbow grease and mothers.
Here is the polishing papers I got :
http://www.ebay.ca/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=polishing+paper&_sacat=0&_from=R40
Here is the polishing papers I got :
http://www.ebay.ca/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=polishing+paper&_sacat=0&_from=R40
I've used with great success this kit http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...word=polishing+kit&storeId=10051#.UJw9B8V2zi8
You attach it to a drill, you can fix the drill in a wrench and you have a polishing station that works really fast and you get an even finish. The wheels will have threads flying all over the place initially but they stop after a while and the sticks are just great, I got a mirror finish on all the steel parts I've tried even if they had deep scratches. You go with the big grit first and then smaller and smaller. They also sell one with jewelers rouge, it's what pros are using to polish even the finest soft metals jewelry but that's over doing it. The polishing cloth for a dremel is higher quality and offers more precision, but if you don't have one this is the next best thing.
You attach it to a drill, you can fix the drill in a wrench and you have a polishing station that works really fast and you get an even finish. The wheels will have threads flying all over the place initially but they stop after a while and the sticks are just great, I got a mirror finish on all the steel parts I've tried even if they had deep scratches. You go with the big grit first and then smaller and smaller. They also sell one with jewelers rouge, it's what pros are using to polish even the finest soft metals jewelry but that's over doing it. The polishing cloth for a dremel is higher quality and offers more precision, but if you don't have one this is the next best thing.
Well what I do is start with a 800 grit sand paper (wet it alittle) then move onto a 2000 grit then I finish with a 3000 grit and the take it to the polishing wheel with some regular jewlers polish paste. This will leave your case looking like show room new and takes away any nicks, deeper scratches or stuffs, or you can just use cape cod.
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Na, old tech now FP. There are far better products that require far less elbow grease. Autosol is good if there are some bad scratches but it won't get a perfect mirror finish.
I can highly recommend California Custom Purple Metal Polish. This stuff is da bomb.
http://www.californiacustom.com/purple_metal_polish.html
I can highly recommend California Custom Purple Metal Polish. This stuff is da bomb.
http://www.californiacustom.com/purple_metal_polish.html
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Well what I do is start with a 800 grit sand paper (wet it alittle) then move onto a 2000 grit then I finish with a 3000 grit and the take it to the polishing wheel with some regular jewlers polish paste. This will leave your case looking like show room new and takes away any nicks, deeper scratches or stuffs, or you can just use cape cod.
Um, unless the watch is very heavily scratched 800 grit is pretty harsh. It's very easy to take the edges off with that. Normally there is little or nothing that jewellers rouge and a stitched calico mop can't remove. Even then care is needed, for most watch polishing an un-stitched mop is all that is required as it gives a better shine with far less chance of damaging the case.
sanding seems too scary for me. Would you suggest taking the crystal and everything out or just do it as is? I am not sure how to take or put back in a crystal or anything else for that matter.
Thanks for the feedback guys!
Thanks for the feedback guys!
With sand paper you start out course then get finer and finer until the case looks almost mirror then you buff and polish. I do it by hand but if you want to do it a easer way use the capecod its great, and if you don't want to take apart the watch just use some tape to cover whatever it is that needs covering.
Or take a look at this if your going to do it the sand paper way
http://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php?t=37430
Rolex Case Polishing to restore the SHOWROOM LOOK!!
http://forum.replica-watch.info/vb/showthread.php?t=37430
Rolex Case Polishing to restore the SHOWROOM LOOK!!
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Mate, anything that only needs a Cape Cod to come good hardly requires sanding. TBH some of your statements are beginning to concern me coming as they do from someone who has put himself forward as a person with skills and in a position to give a qualified answer.
I have asked before about your qualifications and I'm asking again, what are they exactly?
800 is pretty dang rough. When I drill lug holes I start with 1000, then 1500, then polish with a polishing paste/compound. There's no real need to sand that much. Your taking metal off every time you use more sand paper. Minimal is better.
Again if you only need cape cod that's fine, nothing against that. But when I hear "I need to polish my case" I don't think of using capecod. I don't understand what you don't.think is ok about this way of refinishing/polishing a case. And my qualifications, I don't understand why this has any relivence to anything dealing with polishing, but I worked and was taught most of everything I know from my uncle (the old school way) which was a watchmaker/jewler for 40+ yrs. I also have taken courses through NAWCC.
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Let's agree to disagree.
These strap notches were done with nothing more than a file and AutoSol. I'd say that pretty mirror........ry.
