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RogerF · 26 November 2006, 06:04 AM

I often use jewellers cloths that are treated with rouge (not sure if I spelt that right) which does wonders on my watches. My questions are: what is this stuff? is it safe on all metals?

I know that these clothes should not be used on IWCs and Omegas with AR coatings on the crystals as it can remove the AR coating if the rouge touches it.

TIA.

montecristo · 26 November 2006, 03:07 PM

That rouge contains aluminium oxide, not sure if it damages the AR coatings though, I would think not but you never know.

Don't you just wash your watches like dentures in water?

JJ Irani · 26 November 2006, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by montecristo

That rouge contains aluminium oxide, not sure if it damages the AR coatings though, I would think not but you never know.

Don't you just wash your watches like dentures in water?

Sure we do....and then slip them into our mouths!!

Prince · 26 November 2006, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Sure we do....and then slip them into our mouths!!

What! Your Rolex??

JJ Irani · 26 November 2006, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Prince

What! Your Rolex??

Yes, for safekeeping!!

Prince · 26 November 2006, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Yes, for safekeeping!!

Mighty difficult telling the time that way!

JJ Irani · 26 November 2006, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Prince

Mighty difficult telling the time that way!

Now I wonder why I didn't think of that?

Prince · 26 November 2006, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Now I wonder why I didn't think of that?

Too busy with the sheep would be my guess!

Launch Mini · 26 November 2006, 03:34 PM

I'm not an expert, but from what I understand, some of the "dry cloths" have a "polishing agent" in a dry form in the cloth.
I have two different ones.
One is safe for all surfaces. It is more like an eyeglass cleaning micro fibre cloth. It really just remove oils & dirt from the surface.
The other is one a jeweller gave me a few years ago, and I was told NOT to use on 20kt ( or higher gold) , as this cloth has an an abbrasive agent. ( I guess you could compare to a very high number sand paper, if you were using that analogy)
This one removes tarnish from silver , shines 18kt gold an will remove fine scratches from SS cases.
The "rouge" acts as a very fine abbrasive that will remove a tiny bit of the metal.
SO using these on AR coated crystals, will "sand" off this material.

ps
Sorry for hijacking the hijack

JJ Irani · 26 November 2006, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Launch Mini

I'm not an expert, but from what I understand, some of the "dry cloths" have a "polishing agent" in a dry form in the cloth.
I have two different ones.
One is safe for all surfaces. It is more like an eyeglass cleaning micro fibre cloth. It really just remove oils & dirt from the surface.
The other is one a jeweller gave me a few years ago, and I was told NOT to use on 20kt ( or higher gold) , as this cloth has an an abbrasive agent. ( I guess you could compare to a very high number sand paper, if you were using that analogy)
This one removes tarnish from silver , shines 18kt gold an will remove fine scratches from SS cases.
The "rouge" acts as a very fine abbrasive that will remove a tiny bit of the metal.
SO using these on AR coated crystals, will "sand" off this material.

ps
Sorry for hijacking the hijack

Thanks, John. Good info....and thanks for bringing some semblance of sense to the prior nonsense!!

Prince · 26 November 2006, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Thanks, John. Good info....and thanks for bringing some semblance of sense to the prior nonsense!!

Yes, thank you John. JJ had gotten way out of control!

padi56 · 26 November 2006, 09:17 PM

Forget all your polishing cloths,just plain old water with a small bit liquid soap,then wipe dry in a lint free cloth if needed.

montecristo · 27 November 2006, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Forget all your polishing cloths,just plain old water with a small bit liquid soap,then wipe dry in a lint free cloth if needed.

I use a waterpik for my watch bracelet.

http://www.waterpik.com/products/Spe...do?prdNbr=1258

JJ Irani · 27 November 2006, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Forget all your polishing cloths,just plain old water with a small bit liquid soap,then wipe dry in a lint free cloth if needed.

And I've been screaming out those very same instructions for ages....why oh why doesn't anyone ever listen to me?

Prince · 27 November 2006, 03:25 AM

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...why oh why doesn't anyone ever listen to me?

It's difficult to listen to someone in shorts & singlet!

JJ Irani · 27 November 2006, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

It's difficult to listen to someone in shorts & singlet!

Why? Do they speak out that LOUD??

Prince · 27 November 2006, 03:28 AM

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Why? Do they speak out that LOUD??

They SCREAM!!!

27 November 2006, 11:45 PM

Two most commonly used polishing cloths are the Cape Cod and the Sunshine.

The Cape Cod is a 'wet' cloth and is good for working on big scratches particularly. It's messy and smelly (vanilla) but it works.

The Sunshine is a dry cloth and not as repulsive to use as the CC cloth. I would say it's better at removing fine scratches, or perhaps finishing off the fine bit of a big scratch you've started off polishing with a CC. Kind of like using a higher grit sand paper for finishing work.

Both cloths have an abrasive in them, and work by removing bits of the metals. But they do work, and work very well, when used moderately.

26 November 2006, 06:04 AM	#1
RogerF "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Duh! Location: Toronto Canada Watch: a gonna do? Posts: 2,572	Educate me on polishing cloths I often use jewellers cloths that are treated with rouge (not sure if I spelt that right) which does wonders on my watches. My questions are: what is this stuff? is it safe on all metals? I know that these clothes should not be used on IWCs and Omegas with AR coatings on the crystals as it can remove the AR coating if the rouge touches it. TIA. __________________ CURRENT LINE UP. 16233 16600 116710BLNR 116500 116610 126710BLRO 126600 116600 (finally)

26 November 2006, 03:34 PM	#9
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	I'm not an expert, but from what I understand, some of the "dry cloths" have a "polishing agent" in a dry form in the cloth. I have two different ones. One is safe for all surfaces. It is more like an eyeglass cleaning micro fibre cloth. It really just remove oils & dirt from the surface. The other is one a jeweller gave me a few years ago, and I was told NOT to use on 20kt ( or higher gold) , as this cloth has an an abbrasive agent. ( I guess you could compare to a very high number sand paper, if you were using that analogy) This one removes tarnish from silver , shines 18kt gold an will remove fine scratches from SS cases. The "rouge" acts as a very fine abbrasive that will remove a tiny bit of the metal. SO using these on AR coated crystals, will "sand" off this material. ps Sorry for hijacking the hijack __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

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padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,248	Forget all your polishing cloths,just plain old water with a small bit liquid soap,then wipe dry in a lint free cloth if needed. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

26 November 2006, 03:07 PM	#2
montecristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: New York Watch: 116234 DateJust Posts: 1,769	That rouge contains aluminium oxide, not sure if it damages the AR coatings though, I would think not but you never know. Don't you just wash your watches like dentures in water?

27 November 2006, 11:45 PM	#18
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Two most commonly used polishing cloths are the Cape Cod and the Sunshine. The Cape Cod is a 'wet' cloth and is good for working on big scratches particularly. It's messy and smelly (vanilla) but it works. The Sunshine is a dry cloth and not as repulsive to use as the CC cloth. I would say it's better at removing fine scratches, or perhaps finishing off the fine bit of a big scratch you've started off polishing with a CC. Kind of like using a higher grit sand paper for finishing work. Both cloths have an abrasive in them, and work by removing bits of the metals. But they do work, and work very well, when used moderately.

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