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| Posted: Tue Jan 26th, 2010 01:08 pm |
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ral 3T WIS
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I got a scratch removal pen and a "deep scratch removal kit" for polished watches from B.W.E., so started playing yesterday. First victim was my Hamilton Monte Carlo, that had an ugly scratch in the bezel (hit the window car when the watch was 2 1/2 hours old...). Got the pen to work. FANTASTIC! The scratch disappeared and looks like new. Second victim, my Zeno Airplane Diver. The non-crown polished side was a bit scratched, and had two yellowish tarnish like marks. Cape Cod pads to work. FANTASTIC! All minor scratched vanished, as well as the marks. Third victim, my Victorinox Mach IV. Had a minor scratch between the crowns. Got the already experienced pen, and the already expert and confident Master Watch Polisher to the task. Fantastic is not the word this time. Although the scratch disappeared, and the watch looks like new from certain angles, the previous brushed finish was nicely concentric, and I was not able to get the same on the area I brushed. Looks like on the thin Hami bezel the pattern was easier to do as following the curvature was natural. Looks like there is always a humbling lesson out there waiting for us...
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| Posted: Tue Jan 26th, 2010 02:05 pm |
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DM71 3T WIS 
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I've been using the pen like a maniac since I have it. Did all the small scratches I had on my watches that were bugging me for sooooo long, now gone :D... Like you said, you have to be careful to follow the brushing pattern as to make it similar, it's true that it's not always easy but with the practicing you have there, you should become a Pro-Polisher soon! Happy you like the pen, I know I would not live without one anymore. The Cape Cod pads are also a must for any WIS IMHO. hand6.gif
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| Posted: Tue Jan 26th, 2010 02:12 pm |
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valvestem 3T WIS 
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So those pens work really good huh? That's good info, I may have to pick one up for my watches and especially the bracelets.
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| Posted: Tue Jan 26th, 2010 02:13 pm |
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ral 3T WIS
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DM71, Did you use it straight out of the box, or did something to even out the brush? How much brush do you expose to brush? Do you brush just to one side or back and forth?
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| Posted: Tue Jan 26th, 2010 03:03 pm |
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stew77 Admin 
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I just picked up one of these scratch removal pens (with refills) together with some Cape Cod cloths and other goodies as well thanks to a brief post from Daniel a few weeks ago - Thanks Daniel! (Also got mine from B.W.E...great customer service and fast shipping).hand6.gif I have not yet had a chance to give the pen a try, but look forward to trying it out based on the positive comments from you guys. I seems like it is most important to move slowly and carefully (and with light pressure according to the instructions from B.W.E). Can't wait to give it a try.
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| Posted: Tue Jan 26th, 2010 03:07 pm |
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stew77 Admin
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ral wrote: DM71, The instructions provided with the pen recommend flattening out the brush before using it by rubbing it against a hard, flat, surface (I have only flattened mine out by rubbing it against a flat stone...haven't had a chance to use on any watches yet).
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| Posted: Tue Jan 26th, 2010 03:22 pm |
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DM71 3T WIS
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ral wrote: DM71, As per the instructions that came with mine, i had the brush out about 1/2 of an inch, i think, and then applied gentle pressure while moving it back and forth on flat surface to break the fibers apart from each other, then you let only 1/8 of an inch out while brushing, holding the brush straight, not on an angle. Always, and this is important to achieve good results, using a one direction motion (example, you brush from left to right then lift pen and left to right again...). Do not brush back & forth!!! You do not have to put a lot of pressure either. What you need is......patience. It take some times to achieve a good job. Anyways, it works for me and using my pen that way allowed me to get a uniform finish on all the watches I tried it on. Hope it helps! Last edited on Tue Jan 26th, 2010 03:23 pm by DM71 |
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| Posted: Tue Jan 26th, 2010 03:57 pm |
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stew77 Admin
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DM71 wrote: ral wrote:DM71, Thanks Daniel for the additional note regarding brushing in 1 direction only (avoiding any back & forth motion)....  I plan to execute with much patience...for I am the grasshopper...;)
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| Posted: Tue Jan 26th, 2010 11:10 pm |
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Focal 3T WIS 
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I did a quick search, but who is B.W.E.? Thanks!
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| Posted: Wed Jan 27th, 2010 09:13 am |
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lincolnunit 3T WIS 
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How coincidental, I just brushed out a pin-removal scratch on my DSSD last night. Started off with too much pressure on the area of the lug (which had the scratch), and saw a minor 'cloudy/swirl'. Then backed wayyyy down, and oh-so lightly brushed with a slight angle on the pen. Got rid of most of it; especially the part where the scratch caught the light. Now I need a loupe to actually see the scratch. But those pens like a charm with some practice. Just work over the sink so you can quickly rinse off the glass filaments left over from the pen immediately thereafter. The first time I wiped my hands and dug some of the leftover mini shards into my hands.
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| Posted: Fri Jan 29th, 2010 01:25 am |
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sharkfin 3T WIS 
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Been thinking about this. Glad to hear it works. How about deep scratches? I guess not really well for them? Thanks. DAve
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