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Old 12 June 2014, 11:16 PM   #1
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Tube of greatness!
I just received my package from Clay, for the great Polywatch giveaway.

Time to get to work.

Thanks Clay
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Old 12 June 2014, 11:19 PM   #2
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Old 12 June 2014, 11:50 PM   #3
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You are quite welcome Nathaniel…Now roll up those sleeves and get to work…!!!
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Old 13 June 2014, 12:00 AM   #4
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Nathaniel, I'll be sending you my scuffed up crystals shortly.

Very nice gesture on Clay's part.
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Old 13 June 2014, 12:23 AM   #5
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Ah, one of the great pleasures in the hobby. A simple task that makes a vintage watch sparkle. Enjoy!
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Old 13 June 2014, 12:25 AM   #6
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Nathaniel, I'll be sending you my scuffed up crystals shortly.

Very nice gesture on Clay's part.
Sounds good Ky, as long as they're still attached to a watch. It may take me sometime to get through them all.
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Old 13 June 2014, 12:35 AM   #7
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I just received my package from Clay, for the great Polywatch giveaway.

Time to get to work.

Thanks Clay
Can someone educate me?
What is Polywatch and it's benefits?
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Old 13 June 2014, 12:38 AM   #8
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Can someone educate me?
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A fine abrasive for polishing plastic crystals.
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Old 13 June 2014, 01:11 AM   #9
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A fine abrasive for polishing plastic crystals.
Thanks for the info.
I had suspected that's what it was, wanted to confirm.
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Old 13 June 2014, 04:41 AM   #10
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Love the Polywatch - nicely done guys
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Old 13 June 2014, 06:34 AM   #11
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Old 13 June 2014, 12:13 PM   #12
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I can't wait to see the results. However, I would think it would be hard to improve on that 1665.
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Old 13 June 2014, 02:25 PM   #13
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Good stuff there
Been using it for years
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Before and After my first attempts @ Polywatch





I use Polywatch and Meguiar's PlastX Auto Polish

I have followed up with using Microfiber cloths, and more recently using paper towels (based on recommendation here) to apply the polish with good results. Always start light and spend more time when doing something new rather than so hard you make it worse.
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Old 14 June 2014, 01:32 AM   #15
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Before and After my first attempts @ Polywatch





I use Polywatch and Meguiar's PlastX Auto Polish

I have followed up with using Microfiber cloths, and more recently using paper towels (based on recommendation here) to apply the polish with good results. Always start light and spend more time when doing something new rather than so hard you make it worse.

Wow! Great result! I bet your arm is tired.
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Old 14 June 2014, 01:40 AM   #16
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Wow! Great result! I bet your arm is tired.
Thumb cramps ;)

The first time was the worst as it needed the most work. Periodic cleanings after require little work.
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Even the bezel looks bluer and I can see it took you 3hrs 20minutes.

(just kidding) nice result.
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Even the bezel looks bluer and I can see it took you 3hrs 20minutes.

(just kidding) nice result.
3 Days, 3 hours, and 20 minutes

Haha - Not far from the truth
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