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dnagwhogas · 31 October 2010, 03:30 AM

......crap! I lost the "shine" on the gold links! I mean, I sort of expected that but it looked weird now!!!!! Crap crap crap crap! Do you think an RSC (or a pro) could bring the shine back on my watch band????

(photos to follow)

SaddleSC · 31 October 2010, 03:34 AM

I guess this ship has already sailed, but you have to tape off the high polished surfaces and only use the Scotch Brite on the brushed (satin) finished surfaces. I am interested to see the pics though. The links can be repolished by a jeweler and brought to the original luster.

dama156 · 31 October 2010, 04:36 AM

pics please ive been thinking about doing this to my watch

tulsaokusa · 31 October 2010, 04:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dnagwhogas

......crap! I lost the "shine" on the gold links! I mean, I sort of expected that but it looked weird now!!!!! Crap crap crap crap! Do you think an RSC (or a pro) could bring the shine back on my watch band????

(photos to follow)

Just as you buff shine out, you can buff shine in.

Kokyuryoku · 31 October 2010, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by jasonsundberg

Just as you buff shine out, you can buff shine in.

Cape cod might help, but I'm no expert.

gregdolley · 31 October 2010, 06:18 AM

Yeah, a professional can rebuff it (and RSC would too). But how come you touched the scotch brite to the shiny parts? Obviously this would not be good.

buke45 · 31 October 2010, 06:22 AM

pics please!!!

AJC · 31 October 2010, 07:23 AM

Hey Mate,

I really need to see some photos to see how much shine/material you took off the gold links to see if it works but I guess at this stage you have nothing to lose. Remember the problem being that gold is plated and not very deep.

Ensure you mask the areas off that don't require shine. So some tape on the stainless links. Get a quality alloy/metal polish, here in Australia something like Autosol or California Custom's Purple is available and I am sure you probably have them there but just check with your auto accessory shop or hardware supplier.

It is a matter of polish until a shine appears. Another way to help shine on really rough areas is to use wet and dry paper of approx 600 to 3000 grade, before using the above polish method. (The higher the number the smoother) Unfortunately in your case this method is not an option and would not be recommended for any gold bits. Also mask areas that do not require work.

With the above methods it will take lots of elbow grease. You can use a dremmel but I would not recommend it as the finish can be inconsistent. Jewelers would use a big buffing wheel with a big surface area.

I would also be removing the bracelet so it could be laid out flat for ease of work.

I would be recommended to finish with a cape code cloth and then thoroughly scrub the bracelet with a soft nail brush and detergent to remove any grit that might accelerate wear.

Good luck mate

Saxon007 · 31 October 2010, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AJC

Hey Mate,

Remember the problem being that gold is plated and not very deep.

Good luck mate

Rolex links are not gold plated, they are solid 18k (or possibly 14k for older watches in the US).

Traveler · 31 October 2010, 08:29 AM

Bad move, but a lesson learned.

AJC · 31 October 2010, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saxon007

Rolex links are not gold plated, they are solid 18k (or possibly 14k for older watches in the US).

That will make a life a little less complicated. Thanks for the heads up.

George Ab · 31 October 2010, 12:15 PM

No problem, take the watch to Rolex AD watchmaker, and the watch will look like new. Should be around $100. Don't sweat it.

I'm good, and I don't touch PCL's. You need to know your limits.

itchy243mhz · 4 November 2010, 05:53 AM

Pics please!!!

rmfnla · 4 November 2010, 06:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AJC

Hey Mate,

Ensure you mask the areas off that don't require shine. So some tape on the stainless links. Get a quality alloy/metal polish, here in Australia something like Autosol or California Custom's Purple is available and I am sure you probably have them there but just check with your auto accessory shop or hardware supplier.

It is a matter of polish until a shine appears. Another way to help shine on really rough areas is to use wet and dry paper of approx 600 to 3000 grade, before using the above polish method. (The higher the number the smoother) Unfortunately in your case this method is not an option and would not be recommended for any gold bits. Also mask areas that do not require work.

With the above methods it will take lots of elbow grease. You can use a dremmel but I would not recommend it as the finish can be inconsistent. Jewelers would use a big buffing wheel with a big surface area.I would also be removing the bracelet so it could be laid out flat for ease of work.

I would be recommended to finish with a cape code cloth and then thoroughly scrub the bracelet with a soft nail brush and detergent to remove any grit that might accelerate wear.

Good luck mate

You can use a small buffing wheel in a Dremel or Fordham tool; much faster than doing it by hand and less likely to screw up than a large wheel.

nko51 · 4 November 2010, 06:11 AM

Your Kidding Right!

xjeeunitx · 4 November 2010, 09:24 PM

I think a can of cape cod polishing cloth will do wonders for you!

esm · 4 November 2010, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dnagwhogas

......crap! I lost the "shine" on the gold links! I mean, I sort of expected that but it looked weird now!!!!! Crap crap crap crap! Do you think an RSC (or a pro) could bring the shine back on my watch band????

(photos to follow)

sorry to hear your "worse than expected" news...

BUT someone had to ask - why did you want to do that in the first place?

johnbeth · 4 November 2010, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esm

sorry to hear your "worse than expected" news...

BUT someone had to ask - why did you want to do that in the first place?

Its done now, no point wondering, we hope RSC can fix this..

esm · 4 November 2010, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnbeth

Its done now, no point wondering, we hope RSC can fix this..

maybe this could give other people a "lesson learnt" but at someone's expense...

johnbeth · 4 November 2010, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esm

maybe this could give other people a "lesson learnt" but at someone's expense...

Thats why I let the polishing to the experts.. Enjoy the watch, RSC can do the hard work.

Sometimes too much care can cause damage!

z32turbo · 4 November 2010, 10:21 PM

Sorry to hear the unfortunate news

Prince · 4 November 2010, 10:24 PM

I guess you should have left well enough alone...

31 October 2010, 03:30 AM	#1
dnagwhogas "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: MauiBacerdo Location: Chicago Watch: N :Learn Posts: 902	I buffed my TT Oyster band with a 3M Scotch Brite and............................... ......crap! I lost the "shine" on the gold links! I mean, I sort of expected that but it looked weird now!!!!! Crap crap crap crap! Do you think an RSC (or a pro) could bring the shine back on my watch band???? (photos to follow)

31 October 2010, 03:34 AM	#2
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,131	I guess this ship has already sailed, but you have to tape off the high polished surfaces and only use the Scotch Brite on the brushed (satin) finished surfaces. I am interested to see the pics though. The links can be repolished by a jeweler and brought to the original luster. __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

31 October 2010, 12:15 PM	#12
George Ab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: George Location: Seattle Watch: One of Them Posts: 6,924	No problem, take the watch to Rolex AD watchmaker, and the watch will look like new. Should be around $100. Don't sweat it. I'm good, and I don't touch PCL's. You need to know your limits. __________________

4 November 2010, 06:11 AM	#15
nko51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: USA Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 2,542	Your Kidding Right! __________________

4 November 2010, 09:24 PM	#16
xjeeunitx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,477	I think a can of cape cod polishing cloth will do wonders for you! __________________ *2 FACTOR AUTHENTICATION ENABLED.*

31 October 2010, 04:36 AM	#3
dama156 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: David Location: Long Island, NY Watch: gmt c Posts: 130	pics please ive been thinking about doing this to my watch

31 October 2010, 06:18 AM	#6
gregdolley Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Greg Dolley Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rose Gold Daytona Posts: 1,283	Yeah, a professional can rebuff it (and RSC would too). But how come you touched the scotch brite to the shiny parts? Obviously this would not be good.

31 October 2010, 06:22 AM	#7
buke45 Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Juan Location: Ponce, PR Watch: Your Butt Posts: 1,464	pics please!!!

31 October 2010, 07:23 AM	#8
AJC Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 1,878	Hey Mate, I really need to see some photos to see how much shine/material you took off the gold links to see if it works but I guess at this stage you have nothing to lose. Remember the problem being that gold is plated and not very deep. Ensure you mask the areas off that don't require shine. So some tape on the stainless links. Get a quality alloy/metal polish, here in Australia something like Autosol or California Custom's Purple is available and I am sure you probably have them there but just check with your auto accessory shop or hardware supplier. It is a matter of polish until a shine appears. Another way to help shine on really rough areas is to use wet and dry paper of approx 600 to 3000 grade, before using the above polish method. (The higher the number the smoother) Unfortunately in your case this method is not an option and would not be recommended for any gold bits. Also mask areas that do not require work. With the above methods it will take lots of elbow grease. You can use a dremmel but I would not recommend it as the finish can be inconsistent. Jewelers would use a big buffing wheel with a big surface area. I would also be removing the bracelet so it could be laid out flat for ease of work. I would be recommended to finish with a cape code cloth and then thoroughly scrub the bracelet with a soft nail brush and detergent to remove any grit that might accelerate wear. Good luck mate

31 October 2010, 08:29 AM	#10
Traveler Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 374	Bad move, but a lesson learned.

4 November 2010, 05:53 AM	#13
itchy243mhz "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Southern Maryland Watch: 14060M, 116613LB Posts: 389	Pics please!!!

4 November 2010, 10:21 PM	#21
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	Sorry to hear the unfortunate news __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

4 November 2010, 10:24 PM	#22
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	I guess you should have left well enough alone... __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

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