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Alex Stylianou · 15 February 2008, 08:04 PM

I had some light scratches on my crystal so I put some toothpaste on , rubbed it in , and voila as you rince it , there go the scratches !

SPACE-DWELLER · 15 February 2008, 08:08 PM

Thanks for sharing, Alex!

Please post a pic of the scratch-free crystal!

frostie · 15 February 2008, 08:12 PM

Sounds interesting. Please post some before and after photos

explorerII · 15 February 2008, 09:35 PM

It's true. Toothpaste is slightly abrassive so that's why it works. For tougher scratches rubbing compound used for auto finnishes is also good.

Jocke · 15 February 2008, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex Stylianou

I had some light scratches on my crystal so I put some toothpaste on , rubbed it in , and voila as you rince it , there go the scratches !

I use Polywatch on my tooths, it works too.

Jocke

frostie · 15 February 2008, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

I use Polywatch on my tooths, it works too.

Jocke

SSD · 15 February 2008, 09:50 PM

I've heard Semichrome works well in a pinch. Hmmmmmm.

Alcan · 15 February 2008, 10:03 PM

I've used toothpaste a couple of times to take out scratches in the plastic bowl of the compass on my boat, works great.

padi56 · 15 February 2008, 10:04 PM

Well there are many things out there that will remove scratches from acrylic crystals,and in some circumstances acrylic IMHO better than sapphire.Polywatch,autosolve car polish the one in tube,and brasso but thats a little messy.

sheldonsmith · 15 February 2008, 11:21 PM

Toothpaste also works (with water) on stainless bracelets and cases. I have used toothpaste when in a pinch...

-Sheldon

Atomant · 15 February 2008, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by sheldonsmith

Toothpaste also works (with water) on stainless bracelets and cases. I have used toothpaste when in a pinch...

-Sheldon

Seriously? I might give it a go. Since the fine scratches along the case sides is driving me nuts.

colemanitis · 15 February 2008, 11:45 PM

I never tried toothpaste, but I do know that Polywatch works wonders on an acrylic crystal.

Dan Pierce · 15 February 2008, 11:50 PM

While on vacation last year I whacked my Tag Heuer Monaco on the dresser in my hotel room.

Used toothpaste to remove most of the scratch and then polywatch when I got home. Worked great!

dP

MAXI DIAL · 16 February 2008, 12:13 AM

I use mouth wash on my crystal...

Earl · 16 February 2008, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by MAXI DIAL

I use mouth wash on my crystal...

bet it smells clean too!

Beef · 16 February 2008, 02:26 AM

The old type toothpaste (Crest, etc.) works better than the gel types. I had told my brother this a couple of years ago and he rubbed his DJ crystal for hours with little result. He had used his 5 year old son's "Spiderman Cinnamon" toothgel.

JJ Irani · 16 February 2008, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

I use Polywatch on my tooths, it works too.

Jocke

JJ Irani · 16 February 2008, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex Stylianou

I had some light scratches on my crystal so I put some toothpaste on , rubbed it in , and voila as you rince it , there go the scratches !

Actually tootpaste works wonders on the gold bits of your watch. Seriously!!

StanGMT · 16 February 2008, 02:37 AM

I've always used car polish - works a treat!

Stan.

TheChimp · 16 February 2008, 02:56 AM

What about on sapphire? Any thoughts?
Ken

JJ Irani · 16 February 2008, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by TheChimp

What about on sapphire? Any thoughts?
Ken

Only diamond with a harness of 10 MOH (as opposed to the 9 MOH of sapphire) can actually scratch a sapphire crystal.

One reason why you always make sure when you're walking with your wife, you keep her diamond ring finger miles away from your watch!!

If you manage to scratch a sapphire crystal, it would simply have to be replaced. Cannot be buffed.

JJ

sheldonsmith · 16 February 2008, 04:46 AM

With toothpaste on Stainless steel, all it does is remove grease and dirt. Toothpaste will not remove scratches. If you rub too hard, the toothpaste might even add scratches. Just use it to get the gunk off.....

-Sheldon

erwin · 16 February 2008, 04:53 AM

and the floss works great on the bezels he he he!

Bangkok Dave · 3 April 2008, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex Stylianou

I had some light scratches on my crystal so I put some toothpaste on , rubbed it in , and voila as you rince it , there go the scratches !

But, would it lower the value of a vintage watch? For example a GMT 6542.
Everyone who has advised me so far, has said "Don't polish the case, bracelet, or crystal." "Don't renew the dial or hands."
Dave

watchnut · 3 April 2008, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex Stylianou

I had some light scratches on my crystal so I put some toothpaste on , rubbed it in , and voila as you rince it , there go the scratches !

And no more cavities!

padi56 · 3 April 2008, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Only diamond with a harness of 10 MOH (as opposed to the 9 MOH of sapphire) can actually scratch a sapphire crystal.

One reason why you always make sure when you're walking with your wife, you keep her diamond ring finger miles away from your watch!!

If you manage to scratch a sapphire crystal, it would simply have to be replaced. Cannot be buffed.

JJ

Not true anymore JJ with modern abrasives yes you can remove scratches from sapphire crystals.Yes believe it or not they do scratch,you will need some good quality diamond paste. I have used 3 micron to remove the main scratch going across the scratch first,it takes a fair bit of elbow grease.Just a tiny bit on a cloth like a spectacles cloth or similar lint free cloth .Then just a fine polish after with the quarter micron,and scratch will be gone,and good as new. Cost for the two tubes in the UK around £15- £20 expect a lot cheaper out of the UK.And far cheaper than a new crystal takes a bit of time,if scratch is very deep then it should replaced.

ianmedium · 3 April 2008, 02:08 AM

Something a bit more gentle but works a treat is SILVO, a less harsh version of BRASSO. I have found this is great for acrylic crystals as well as buffing stainless steel wonderfully, cheap as well, make sure you use a soft lint free cloth though!

padi56 · 3 April 2008, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Bangkok Dave

But, would it lower the value of a vintage watch? For example a GMT 6542.
Everyone who has advised me so far, has said "Don't polish the case, bracelet, or crystal." "Don't renew the dial or hands."
Dave

Like you say the dial and hands are the most important in vintage watches.And acrylic crystals and say bezel inserts are often replaced as part of service.And nothing wrong with a gentle polish what you don't want is a vintage watch that looks brand new.

erwin · 3 April 2008, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by MAXI DIAL

I use mouth wash on my crystal...

and floss for the bezels

ourhousewm · 6 April 2008, 08:33 AM

anybody know how to remove a bezel on a datejust thanks

15 February 2008, 08:04 PM	#1
Alex Stylianou "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,785	Toothpaste on an Acrylic Crystal - IT WORKS I had some light scratches on my crystal so I put some toothpaste on , rubbed it in , and voila as you rince it , there go the scratches !

15 February 2008, 08:08 PM	#2
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Thanks for sharing, Alex! Please post a pic of the scratch-free crystal! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

15 February 2008, 08:12 PM	#3
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Sounds interesting. Please post some before and after photos __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

15 February 2008, 09:50 PM	#7
SSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Georgia Watch: Stainless Sub Date Posts: 3,023	I've heard Semichrome works well in a pinch. Hmmmmmm. __________________ SUBMARINER OWNERS' CLUB ESTABLISHED 1953 TRF Member # 5464

15 February 2008, 10:03 PM	#8
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	I've used toothpaste a couple of times to take out scratches in the plastic bowl of the compass on my boat, works great. __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

15 February 2008, 09:35 PM	#4
explorerII Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: rodrigo Location: buenos aires, arg Watch: Explorer II 1655 Posts: 66	It's true. Toothpaste is slightly abrassive so that's why it works. For tougher scratches rubbing compound used for auto finnishes is also good.

15 February 2008, 10:04 PM	#9
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,035	Well there are many things out there that will remove scratches from acrylic crystals,and in some circumstances acrylic IMHO better than sapphire.Polywatch,autosolve car polish the one in tube,and brasso but thats a little messy. __________________ 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

15 February 2008, 11:21 PM	#10
sheldonsmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Member 202♛ Posts: 1,815	Toothpaste also works (with water) on stainless bracelets and cases. I have used toothpaste when in a pinch... -Sheldon __________________

15 February 2008, 11:45 PM	#12
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	I never tried toothpaste, but I do know that Polywatch works wonders on an acrylic crystal. __________________ Member #471

15 February 2008, 11:50 PM	#13
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,175	While on vacation last year I whacked my Tag Heuer Monaco on the dresser in my hotel room. Used toothpaste to remove most of the scratch and then polywatch when I got home. Worked great! dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

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MAXI DIAL "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Jamal Location: Dubai, U.A.E. Posts: 862	I use mouth wash on my crystal... __________________ SS Explorer II SS Submariner C LV - SS DATEJUST II - MILGAUSS GV - SS GMT-MASTER II C - SS/P YACHT-MASTER

16 February 2008, 02:26 AM	#16
Beef "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,824	The old type toothpaste (Crest, etc.) works better than the gel types. I had told my brother this a couple of years ago and he rubbed his DJ crystal for hours with little result. He had used his 5 year old son's "Spiderman Cinnamon" toothgel. __________________ "An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last." "So you have enemies. Good. You must have stood up for something, sometime in your life." Winston Churchill

16 February 2008, 02:37 AM	#19
StanGMT "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northumberland,UK Watch: 1675 GMT Posts: 641	I've always used car polish - works a treat! Stan.

16 February 2008, 02:56 AM	#20
TheChimp "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Ken Location: PA Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 207	What about on sapphire? Any thoughts? Ken

16 February 2008, 04:46 AM	#22
sheldonsmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Member 202♛ Posts: 1,815	With toothpaste on Stainless steel, all it does is remove grease and dirt. Toothpaste will not remove scratches. If you rub too hard, the toothpaste might even add scratches. Just use it to get the gunk off..... -Sheldon __________________

16 February 2008, 04:53 AM	#23
erwin - Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Erwin Location: Hollywood, Ca Watch: SD Posts: 1,032	and the floss works great on the bezels he he he! __________________ Your watch silently speaks about your character! sd/datejust/tudor/a couple of vintage omegas/tissotMB Meisterstuck Bordeaux pen/MB Noblesse Oblige/Starwalker/MB Classique Fountain pen/MB no 149

3 April 2008, 02:08 AM	#27
ianmedium Deregistered Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Vancouver Watch: Rolex Datejust Posts: 450	Something a bit more gentle but works a treat is SILVO, a less harsh version of BRASSO. I have found this is great for acrylic crystals as well as buffing stainless steel wonderfully, cheap as well, make sure you use a soft lint free cloth though!

6 April 2008, 08:33 AM	#30
ourhousewm "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: birmingham Posts: 3	anybody know how to remove a bezel on a datejust thanks

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