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| Posted: Mon Mar 24th, 2008 12:57 pm |
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picklepossy Guest
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Good day everyone. I was just wondering is there a way to take out scratches out of a band or around the watch. Now scratches that I'm talking about would be fine hairline marks nothing to deep. I'm asking because when changing bands its hard to not make any scratches. Thanks.
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| Posted: Mon Mar 24th, 2008 01:18 pm |
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mcwright Admin 
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A lot depends on specifics. Are we talking bracelets? Scratches on the lugs? What type of finish - polished, satin, brushed, etc.
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| Posted: Mon Mar 24th, 2008 01:20 pm |
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picklepossy Guest
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Scratches on the bracelet and the lugs. Finish would be brushed. Some areas of the band is polished also. mcwright wrote: A lot depends on specifics. Are we talking bracelets? Scratches on the lugs? What type of finish - polished, satin, brushed, etc.
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| Posted: Mon Mar 24th, 2008 01:29 pm |
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mcwright Admin
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One of the cheapest and most effective ways to refurbish a brushed SS (area) is with a 3M or Norton 320 ultra fine grit sanding sponge. They are available at hardware and big chain stores such as Lowes and Home Depot. Work the area in one direction (not back and forth) and with the grain until the scratch is gone. Corser grit is available if needed. Also, you can try these compounds: http://www.thewatchprince.com/Accessories-Tools-Care/watch-band-polishing-compound;jsessionid= 0a0106431f432f4483d8fc8749c8be3a8e2b7bcb6951.e3eSc3eMbxuPe34Pa38Ta38Nb390
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| Posted: Mon Mar 24th, 2008 01:49 pm |
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picklepossy Guest
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Great thanks for the tips. Now would this also apply to a polished metal. I can use the 3M sand sponge also or not? Using the 3M for brushed after sanding would i need to use a compund to shine it afterwards or after sanding just wipe with a polishing cloth?
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| Posted: Mon Mar 24th, 2008 03:03 pm |
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mcwright Admin
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Use the sanding sponge on brushed SS only. Start with 320 Ultra Fine grit. A 100 Medium grit is available, but only use it on deeper scratches and after you have tried the 320. Cost per sponge is about $3.00 U.S. depending on your store. Polished metal is a bit more difficult. You can wind up putting more scratches in than you take out if you aren't careful. I'd suggest the products at the watchprince for polished metal. Also, for really light scratches some use toothpaste and ink erasers. :) Attachment: sponge.jpg (Downloaded 38 times)
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| Posted: Mon Mar 24th, 2008 03:14 pm |
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picklepossy Guest
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Wow. Thanks for the great tips and pics. I will try them. For the polish metal I will make sure that I order it from Watch Prince. Thanks again. Much appreciated!!!! 
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| Posted: Mon Mar 24th, 2008 03:23 pm |
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picklepossy Guest
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One other question. If the watch face is scratched, what can remove that? For example, I have a Traser 6500 watch and the crystal has a nice scratch on it. Thanks again.
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| Posted: Mon Mar 24th, 2008 05:38 pm |
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e.avery 3T WIS 
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Is it polycarbonate, mineral glass, or sapphire? If it is mineral you can grind the surface if you can get to it and do a 2 step sanding followed by a polishing. Not something that you can do at home, unless you are very skilled. If you need the specifics I can post them but not worth it on most watches, easier to just replace it or wear it. The lexans or polycarbonate are a similar process just about a million times easier due to the softness of the material. Plus the majority of polymer crystals are easy to get to because they are convex, this gives them more structural integrity.
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