Removing scratches on brushed SS

[sukwonee]

sukwonee and Replisimio Well, I was also very scared before I started, then after the first intermediate results on my testpiece I couldn't stop and started on two other digital oldies right away! I am fully aware that I am only at the beginning and far from professional standards, but it is so rewarding to see those old watches of my school days shine again - so rewarding! Didn't know this was possible, so so cool! Thank you guys, you encouraged me and introduced me to this whole new hobby Pictures in the next post, I hope they show.

Woot! That's awesome to hear

 

[Plaasbaas]

 

[sukwonee]

Plaasbaas

Wow mate that looks fantastic. Great job!

 

[Plaasbaas]

Thank you very much sukwonee , I just tried to follow your lead and do what you already accomplished

 

[TimosL]

So to remove scratces on brushed ss one has to use fine sandpaper. What about removing scratches on polished ss? Again fine sandpaper or another method?

And another question, if I use capecod on brushed ss am I going to ruin the brushed texture?

 

[sukwonee]

So to remove scratces on brushed ss one has to use fine sandpaper. What about removing scratches on polished ss? Again fine sandpaper or another method?

And another question, if I use capecod on brushed ss am I going to ruin the brushed texture?

For polished SS, you do have to use sandpaper to get the scratches out first and then use a polishing compound + polishing tools (like rotary tool with polishing bits) to bring the shine back.

And yes, capecod will ruin the brushed SS, eventually. Capecod doesn't take off a ton of metal but it still will ruin the texture.