Hairline clasp marks
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Hairline clasp marks
Anyone got any tips for polishing these out and what products to use?
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Re: Hairline clasp marks
Depends on the finish of the clasp. Polished use Cape Cod or, if brushed, something like this Refinishing Pad.
https://www.watchobsession.co.uk/collec ... ishing-pad
Otherwise, very fine Emery Cloth. I have a small piece that is ages old and well used, such that it works by brushing and polishing at the same time.
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https://www.watchobsession.co.uk/collec ... ishing-pad
Otherwise, very fine Emery Cloth. I have a small piece that is ages old and well used, such that it works by brushing and polishing at the same time.
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Re: Hairline clasp marks
Looks brushed to me,C60 mk1 tridentBahnstormer_vRS wrote: ↑Tue Mar 02, 2021 10:38 am Depends on the finish of the clasp. Polished use Cape Cod or, if brushed, something like this Refinishing Pad.
https://www.watchobsession.co.uk/collec ... ishing-pad
Otherwise, very fine Emery Cloth. I have a small piece that is ages old and well used, such that it works by brushing and polishing at the same time.
Guy
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Re: Hairline clasp marks
Don't use Cape Cod on that unless you want it super shiny! If the hairline scratches bother you on that, you'll have to take the risk of using a fine scourer. It's a job that requires a little patience and practice? It's just a matter of very lightly brushing in the direction of the grain, as it were. Very easy to mess it up though.....!
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Re: Hairline clasp marks
Cheers just want it as is,brushed finishThermexman wrote: ↑Tue Mar 02, 2021 1:33 pm Don't use Cape Cod on that unless you want it super shiny!
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Re: Hairline clasp marks
Exactly my advice too.Thermexman wrote: ↑Tue Mar 02, 2021 1:33 pm Don't use Cape Cod on that unless you want it super shiny! If the hairline scratches bother you on that, you'll have to take the risk of using a fine scourer. It's a job that requires a little patience and practice? It's just a matter of very lightly brushing in the direction of the grain, as it were. Very easy to mess it up though.....!
Go really easy and gentle when brushing. You can always go a little harder if need be, but its a real pain to try and smooth out brush work that is too deep because you pressed too hard.
Good luck.
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Re: Hairline clasp marks
My Speedy's clasp is full of swirlies. Battle scars. I just wear it.
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Re: Hairline clasp marks
ink rubber. (eraser) for those over the water.
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Re: Hairline clasp marks
I'll try the eraser technique, if that don't work on reflection,it's something I can live with,judging on how ultimately I could end ruining the finish.
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Re: Hairline clasp marks
I use my wife's nail polishing pads. They are like superfine Emery and the buffer is similar feel to an Eraser.
Regards Steve
Here's a clasp that had minor scuffs, just took the larger scuffs out, but a finer finish can be achieved, with more time.
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Here's a clasp that had minor scuffs, just took the larger scuffs out, but a finer finish can be achieved, with more time.
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Re: Hairline clasp marks
It’s much easier to get it right if you put the green pad on a surface and brush the clasp firmly and slowly against the pad in the direction of the original brushing. You have way more control than trying to hold the clasp firmly while you brush it with the green pad. Be gentle at first, and if it’s not having the desired effect, increase the pressure gradually.Thermexman wrote: ↑Tue Mar 02, 2021 1:33 pm Don't use Cape Cod on that unless you want it super shiny! If the hairline scratches bother you on that, you'll have to take the risk of using a fine scourer. It's a job that requires a little patience and practice? It's just a matter of very lightly brushing in the direction of the grain, as it were. Very easy to mess it up though.....!
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Re: Hairline clasp marks
^^^Good advice.0uatiOW wrote: ↑Thu Mar 04, 2021 1:04 amIt’s much easier to get it right if you put the green pad on a surface and brush the clasp firmly and slowly against the pad in the direction of the original brushing. You have way more control than trying to hold the clasp firmly while you brush it with the green pad. Be gentle at first, and if it’s not having the desired effect, increase the pressure gradually.Thermexman wrote: ↑Tue Mar 02, 2021 1:33 pm Don't use Cape Cod on that unless you want it super shiny! If the hairline scratches bother you on that, you'll have to take the risk of using a fine scourer. It's a job that requires a little patience and practice? It's just a matter of very lightly brushing in the direction of the grain, as it were. Very easy to mess it up though.....!
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