What Grit For EXPII 40mm Bezel's Brushed Finish?

[Time Exposure]

I have some bright lines on my 40mm Explorer II bezel. I masked off one and applied a scratch brush to it. The brightness was dulled but the brush doesn't match the rest of the bezel (too fine, looks more like the finish on the lugs).
What grit emory cloth should I use to duplicate the grain of the brushed finish of my Explorer II's bezel?

[Time Exposure]

Looks like I finally stumped the collective brain of TRF! Too bad that wasn't my intention :(

[DCheeta]

Originally Posted by Time Exposure

Looks like I finally stumped the collective brain of TRF! Too bad that wasn't my intention :(

You might be the trailblazer on this one!

As an ExpII owner myself, I'm curious to find out what you come up with. Do you plan to keep experimenting until you find the right match?

[Keith1]

I have used a scotch-brite maroon 7447 on an oyster bracelet. A few lite passes will do the trick. Good luck!

[Mr DateJust]

I think the bezel on the 16570 would be very difficult to properly refinish yourself. It has that sunburst pattern which would be very hard to match. Just my opinion.

[Time Exposure]

Yay Responses! But no answers...:(
I will probably experiment with progressively coarser grit until it matches. The ScotchBrite will be too fine and satin-y but it's great for the bracelet.
Yes the bezel is a torturous DIY project. However, I'll be on crutches for weeks after foot surgery (healing well thank you). Right now I have the time and patience!
Guess I'll document what I'm doing for future masochists. The correction I made (that was too fine) involved amber masking tape (specifically for masking off for polishing), magnifying glasses, a scratch pen, and careful application at the proper angle as best as I can judge.
More to come.

[Psmith]

This has been asked before, and I remember a pictorial of someone renovating a 16570 including the bezel. I can't find the link for that, but this TZ thread from a couple of years ago is similar http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.ph...el-a-pictorial

Achieving a match for the factory finish may be difficult, as I believe Rolex use a radial grind for the bezel.

[Annan]

Originally Posted by Mr DateJust

I think the bezel on the 16570 would be very difficult to properly refinish yourself. It has that sunburst pattern which would be very hard to match. Just my opinion.

X2 I think you will drive yourself crazy in the process and could actually make things worse. I understand Rolex uses a special machining process to get that finish on the bezel. I suggest you just live with it until time for routine maintenance. If you wish you can simply ask for the bezel to be replaced. I think the cost is in the $200 range, possibly higher.