9postguy Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 Is there a "best method" to prep and treat a brand new bracelet (rolex presidential)? I've read various things here: (1) spray with WD40, then clean (2) use a dry lube (3) use some kind of wax, like car wax I have searched but haven't found a recommended tutorial or a thread. Thanks for any help you can offer. Merry Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 WD is a dust magnet,I use "All in one'.. used also on sewing machine parts. A cape cod cloth ,...even on the brushed surface is good.. it'll shine up the brushed surface without removing the finish.. use a tooth brush to remove the residue for the cracks etc. the cape cod contains petroleum by products that could be an irritant to your skin, so be sure to thoroughly clean all the polish from the bracelet and case back if you use it there. AC/L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deniz21 Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 you use cape cod on brushed areas like the po? realy ? what do you think about polishing towels like them for silver, and what do you use to brush it again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted December 26, 2009 Report Share Posted December 26, 2009 you use cape cod on brushed areas like the po? realy ? what do you think about polishing towels like them for silver, and what do you use to brush it again? Denz,.. you will not strip the brushed finish.. it will make them more brilliant but will not remove the finish.. like your PO bracelet.. you can use a silver polishing cloth and finish with a rag.. no worries it will not harm the finish.. just use a tooth brush to get the residue out of the links and cracks.. AC/L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
numptyj Posted December 26, 2009 Report Share Posted December 26, 2009 can anyone help with which of these would be best for rebrushing a PO bracelet and a rolex datejust bracelet? http://www.cousinsuk.com/catalog/7/1118/1342.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted December 26, 2009 Report Share Posted December 26, 2009 can anyone help with which of these would be best for rebrushing a PO bracelet and a rolex datejust bracelet? http://www.cousinsuk.com/catalog/7/1118/1342.aspx to refinish the brushed finish on the Doxa I used a "Watchboys" fiberglass bristle pen.. you can find it on ebay.. I think Ofrei has them too..I would expect Cousins to also carry them.. it is the best I've found for refinishing the brushed areas..smooth even one way strokes are the key. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted December 26, 2009 Report Share Posted December 26, 2009 Go here to Cousins> Brushes they also have refills.. this is what you want to use for refinishing and removing scratches.. also you can use a pen eraser for light scratches and refinish with the fiberglass brush pen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
numptyj Posted December 26, 2009 Report Share Posted December 26, 2009 Go here to Cousins> Brushes they also have refills.. this is what you want to use for refinishing and removing scratches.. also you can use a pen eraser for light scratches and refinish with the fiberglass brush pen. cheers lani i'll take a look! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deniz21 Posted December 26, 2009 Report Share Posted December 26, 2009 Denz,.. you will not strip the brushed finish.. it will make them more brilliant but will not remove the finish.. like your PO bracelet.. you can use a silver polishing cloth and finish with a rag.. no worries it will not harm the finish.. just use a tooth brush to get the residue out of the links and cracks.. AC/L lani what is a reg? hey man for cleaning and finishing what do i need, for polishd an brushed parts.. silver cloth. for polishd and brushed parts right? no problem? and mayby a brushing pad, like them on ebay for light scratches on brushed parts? anything else needed for beginning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted December 27, 2009 Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 Theres also a dry oil that a few guys seem to recommend on here, that you get from Bicycle shops. if you look up a post here about oil baths which I posted a few weeks back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted December 27, 2009 Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 Theres also a dry oil that a few guys seem to recommend on here, that you get from Bicycle shops. if you look up a post here about oil baths which I posted a few weeks back. I treated all my oyster bracelets like this and been extremely pleased. LOOK HERE: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raijor Posted December 27, 2009 Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 Theres also a dry oil that a few guys seem to recommend on here, that you get from Bicycle shops. if you look up a post here about oil baths which I posted a few weeks back. I just started using dry lube meant for bicycle chains and it works very well. No dust magnet problems that came with using WD40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Posted December 27, 2009 Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 I always use GT85. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted December 27, 2009 Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 The old toothbrush and toothpaste and brush dem SS watch and band like your teeth works for me everytime! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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