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Old 10 September 2019, 07:47 AM   #1
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Best Scratch Removal

I have some decent scratches from desk diving. See pic. I’ve researched Cape Cod, Scotch-Brite, Bergeon pen and block products but wanted input from those with experience. What should I use to touch up the bracelet?


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Old 10 September 2019, 07:57 AM   #2
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......and within a week, will look the same.
Leave as is.
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Old 10 September 2019, 08:21 AM   #3
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What to try

Most people will advise you to do nothing.

If you are truest bug to the point of sending it in , you could try Grey scotchbrite pad (fine grade), try it on just the clasp first. One direction not round and round, see if you like the result. If you do, Then try the links.

Cape cod cloth, Flitz, jewelers rouge and 000 steel wool will polish it, not give a matte finish.

There are some YouTube vids with people going to town on their watches...
https://youtu.be/woH-px64FjM
https://youtu.be/5P09NFe2orc

But I did my clasp with the grey 3m grey pad 10144NA, and it made it look better. You can tape / tack down the pad on a work table or board, and it may give a more uniform service.
I’ve also seen those 3m fine sanding pads but don’t know if they word work.
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Old 10 September 2019, 08:54 AM   #4
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I have had a lot of success with a garryflex block. Not sure if you can get it in the states, actually it probably is imported from there in the first place...
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Old 10 September 2019, 09:07 AM   #5
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Most people will advise you to do nothing.

If you are truest bug to the point of sending it in , you could try Grey scotchbrite pad (fine grade), try it on just the clasp first. One direction not round and round, see if you like the result. If you do, Then try the links.

Cape cod cloth, Flitz, jewelers rouge and 000 steel wool will polish it, not give a matte finish.

There are some YouTube vids with people going to town on their watches...
https://youtu.be/woH-px64FjM
https://youtu.be/5P09NFe2orc

But I did my clasp with the grey 3m grey pad 10144NA, and it made it look better. You can tape / tack down the pad on a work table or board, and it may give a more uniform service.
I’ve also seen those 3m fine sanding pads but don’t know if they word work.
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