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hhh007 · 17 March 2010, 05:37 AM

Here we have a pic of a new service clasp for a vintage datejust model. Notice the finish on the clasp is not your standard "brushed" finish and I don't think it can be correctly replicated using 00 or 000 steel wool or a fine Scotchbrite pad or a foam sanding pad or similar. Anyone know what the RSC's use or have any ideas on how to replicate this factory finish as close as possible when removing light scratches from the clasp?

hhh007 · 17 March 2010, 12:51 PM

Anyone?

Colnago · 17 March 2010, 02:43 PM

There are some tutorials on here if you search....mostly to do with the actual links of the bracelet refinishing.....however the same process will work on your clasp....I have a pen-like contraption at home but I cannot remember where I got it from.....I will check my old e-mails and rep[ort back....it was not expensive and is very easy to use....basically it looks like a propelling pencil but what's inside is actually very long glass fibres.....you extend these about 5mm and work them along the "grain" of your brushed finish to take out all the hailine scratches....will look for the details now....

Tools · 17 March 2010, 02:53 PM

I don't know...

You ask about duplicating a machine finish put on by a computer controlled robot, then you say you're not interested in any of the typical finishing products.........

I guess I'm missing someting..

Colnago · 17 March 2010, 02:58 PM

Try...

http://www.nationaljewelerssupplies.com/p/2834-C.html

hhh007 · 18 March 2010, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

I don't know...

You ask about duplicating a machine finish put on by a computer controlled robot, then you say you're not interested in any of the typical finishing products.........

I guess I'm missing someting..

I was just wondering if anyone has experimented and come up with a method (other than the typical products) to match that machine finish as closely as possible.

Thanks for that link Colnago

ParisDakarBmw · 18 March 2010, 01:42 AM

A jewelry buffer, and a medium abraisive pad should do it. That clasp looks like a heavy pad was used, and it cut too hard. If you sand it with emory paper, and high polish it, you will then have the ability to put the proper satin finish back on.

Local jewelry store $10

17 March 2010, 05:37 AM	#1
hhh007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Howard Location: Midwest Watch: 18078 Posts: 604	Refinishing the Datejust clasp to factory finish? Here we have a pic of a new service clasp for a vintage datejust model. Notice the finish on the clasp is not your standard "brushed" finish and I don't think it can be correctly replicated using 00 or 000 steel wool or a fine Scotchbrite pad or a foam sanding pad or similar. Anyone know what the RSC's use or have any ideas on how to replicate this factory finish as close as possible when removing light scratches from the clasp?

17 March 2010, 02:43 PM	#3
Colnago "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Bill Hart Location: Richmond, NY, UK Watch: Rlx=3, Tdr=3, Om=3 Posts: 3,053	There are some tutorials on here if you search....mostly to do with the actual links of the bracelet refinishing.....however the same process will work on your clasp....I have a pen-like contraption at home but I cannot remember where I got it from.....I will check my old e-mails and rep[ort back....it was not expensive and is very easy to use....basically it looks like a propelling pencil but what's inside is actually very long glass fibres.....you extend these about 5mm and work them along the "grain" of your brushed finish to take out all the hailine scratches....will look for the details now.... __________________ Bill "There's only three kinds of people in this world....those that can count....and those that can't" TRF's "JJ's" Bar & NightClub Patron

17 March 2010, 02:53 PM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,490	I don't know... You ask about duplicating a machine finish put on by a computer controlled robot, then you say you're not interested in any of the typical finishing products......... I guess I'm missing someting.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

17 March 2010, 02:58 PM	#5
Colnago "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Bill Hart Location: Richmond, NY, UK Watch: Rlx=3, Tdr=3, Om=3 Posts: 3,053	Try... http://www.nationaljewelerssupplies.com/p/2834-C.html __________________ Bill "There's only three kinds of people in this world....those that can count....and those that can't" TRF's "JJ's" Bar & NightClub Patron

17 March 2010, 12:51 PM	#2
hhh007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Howard Location: Midwest Watch: 18078 Posts: 604	Anyone?

18 March 2010, 01:42 AM	#7
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	A jewelry buffer, and a medium abraisive pad should do it. That clasp looks like a heavy pad was used, and it cut too hard. If you sand it with emory paper, and high polish it, you will then have the ability to put the proper satin finish back on. Local jewelry store $10

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