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YM_Guy · 22 January 2009, 01:04 AM

OK, so I have a few watches. Some just have the brushed steel look while others have the PCL's. I would like to start polishing my own watches so I was wondering what if any kits are available that I could by for this purpose. And yes, I know if you don't know what you are doing, you could do some serious damage. No worries as I plan on practicing on a few really cheap watch bands that I've been saving just for this.

Thanks

wantonebad · 22 January 2009, 02:29 AM

check out the web for dremel kits, "dremel polishing" brings up some on google also www.bostonwatchexchange.com they have a few, I haven't found the best brush to use for brushed SS, I'm still using a scotchbrite for that.

gmh1013 · 22 January 2009, 03:00 AM

Be careful ...I ruined a Tissot as practice.
I would leave it for the pros.....harder than it looks

Dalton · 22 January 2009, 03:08 AM

anyone can polish, but don't go dremmel crazy and polish your watch everytime you see a scratch. This will cause premature wear. You could end up with uneven surfaces since you're working freehand so remember to go easy. Polishing or refinishing should be seen as Photoshop Editing without the UNDO button. Remember there's alot that goes into keeping straight and sharp edges, I hope you like geometry since that's waht your focus should be too.

2th Dr · 22 January 2009, 03:46 AM

For PCLs, I use a rag wheel w/ tripoli for deeper scratches, and a chamois wheel w/ jewelers rouge to get a very high polish. Rouge on a chamois will eliminate ALL fine scraches/swirls for that BNIB finish, but as a dentist, I have a fair amount of knowledge of what goes into polishing precious metals. I would not recommend doing it unless you are familiar with the technique.

cody p · 22 January 2009, 05:09 AM

i think all you guys that polish your own watches are courageous and crazy!!! if rolex messes up, you're covered. if you boff it, you get to enjoy looking at your handi-work everyday.

2th Dr · 22 January 2009, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by cody p

i think all you guys that polish your own watches are courageous and crazy!!! if rolex messes up, you're covered. if you boff it, you get to enjoy looking at your handi-work everyday.

That's why I said "...I would not recommend doing it unless you are familiar with the technique".

22 January 2009, 01:04 AM	#1
YM_Guy Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Frank Location: Miami, Florida Watch: SS/PL Yachtmaster Posts: 65	What Dremel Polishing Kit to buy OK, so I have a few watches. Some just have the brushed steel look while others have the PCL's. I would like to start polishing my own watches so I was wondering what if any kits are available that I could by for this purpose. And yes, I know if you don't know what you are doing, you could do some serious damage. No worries as I plan on practicing on a few really cheap watch bands that I've been saving just for this. Thanks

22 January 2009, 02:29 AM	#2
wantonebad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,849	check out the web for dremel kits, "dremel polishing" brings up some on google also www.bostonwatchexchange.com they have a few, I haven't found the best brush to use for brushed SS, I'm still using a scotchbrite for that. __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

22 January 2009, 03:00 AM	#3
gmh1013 Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: greg Location: Tempe AZ Watch: GMT Posts: 5,703	Be careful ...I ruined a Tissot as practice. I would leave it for the pros.....harder than it looks

22 January 2009, 03:08 AM	#4
Dalton TechXpert Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Dal Location: Seattle Watch: 168000 Posts: 1,614	anyone can polish, but don't go dremmel crazy and polish your watch everytime you see a scratch. This will cause premature wear. You could end up with uneven surfaces since you're working freehand so remember to go easy. Polishing or refinishing should be seen as Photoshop Editing without the UNDO button. Remember there's alot that goes into keeping straight and sharp edges, I hope you like geometry since that's waht your focus should be too.

22 January 2009, 03:46 AM	#5
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	For PCLs, I use a rag wheel w/ tripoli for deeper scratches, and a chamois wheel w/ jewelers rouge to get a very high polish. Rouge on a chamois will eliminate ALL fine scraches/swirls for that BNIB finish, but as a dentist, I have a fair amount of knowledge of what goes into polishing precious metals. I would not recommend doing it unless you are familiar with the technique.

22 January 2009, 05:09 AM	#6
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	i think all you guys that polish your own watches are courageous and crazy!!! if rolex messes up, you're covered. if you boff it, you get to enjoy looking at your handi-work everyday.

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