alifizan Posted January 18, 2012 Report Posted January 18, 2012 Just some pics of my sub, tel me your opinions guys http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc420/faizan1979/20120117_235718.jpg http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc420/faizan1979/20120117_235705.jpg http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc420/faizan1979/20120117_235555.jpg
chefcook Posted January 18, 2012 Report Posted January 18, 2012 Who polished it and why? Looks terrible!?
alifizan Posted January 18, 2012 Author Report Posted January 18, 2012 I used cape cod on it, I've seen submariners before all polished up like mine, so how would I go about getting the original look back
Eiderdaus Posted January 18, 2012 Report Posted January 18, 2012 What should that be ? You will need to refinish it completely. Try using scotchbrite as a start, Satin finishing will be a ambitious endeavour.
OceanView Posted January 18, 2012 Report Posted January 18, 2012 if you like the way it looks, keep it that way. Who cares what others think.
alifizan Posted January 19, 2012 Author Report Posted January 19, 2012 Too late,I took the watch apart and for the last two hours I've been getting that satin finish back with some scotch BRITE pads,I will say the finish is better than when I first got it, I'll put on some pictures tomorrow
alifizan Posted January 19, 2012 Author Report Posted January 19, 2012 Thanks ocean view for your good words,I guess some people can't take it when you have a nice example of a watch
giobo Posted January 19, 2012 Report Posted January 19, 2012 Man the photos are with the polished bracelet.Completelly wrong.Noone is jealous..Just want to help...If you upload the pics with the brushed finish, the guys will tell you their opinion..Do you wanna hear the truth or just some kind words???
Eiderdaus Posted January 19, 2012 Report Posted January 19, 2012 If you don't want to hear others opinions don't ask simple game
alifizan Posted January 20, 2012 Author Report Posted January 20, 2012 Aright guys I got the satin finish back,I used a fine satin block on the watch, the lugs were harder as the grain runs diagonally but here is the finished article http://imageshack.us/mobile/gallery.php http://imageshack.us/mobile/gallery.php
alifizan Posted January 20, 2012 Author Report Posted January 20, 2012 Forget the image links I've put above,I ballsed summit up lol, here are the working links http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc420/faizan1979/20120120_184342.jpg http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc420/faizan1979/20120120_184305.jpg
alifizan Posted January 20, 2012 Author Report Posted January 20, 2012 This Jkay,I used a satin block, the only thing that I can't get perfect are the lugs,I need something more precise to get as close to the Bezel as possible, but you know what my dear friend I enjoyed doing the work,I really feel good
Jkay Posted January 20, 2012 Report Posted January 20, 2012 There are brushing pens made for stainless steel and titanium. very precise.
duke1973 Posted January 20, 2012 Report Posted January 20, 2012 Your brushed finish looks great! Congrats on an awesome looking Sub-C.
alifizan Posted January 20, 2012 Author Report Posted January 20, 2012 Thanks guys,I tried my best, in only a newbie but I'll try and do better in future. Jkay I'm gonna check Amazon out to see if they sell those pens, I've heard about them
alifizan Posted January 28, 2012 Author Report Posted January 28, 2012 Hi guys I've been doing some more work restoring that satin finish, it's become a bit of a fetish with me lol,I bought a satin refinishing block and got to work with it on the sub, have to say it's done a million times better job than using scotch BRITE, judge for yourself guys http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc420/faizan1979/20120128_002407.jpg http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc420/faizan1979/20120128_002419.jpg http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc420/faizan1979/20120128_002455.jpg
OceanView Posted January 28, 2012 Report Posted January 28, 2012 Looks good. Where did you get the satin refinishing block?
alifizan Posted January 28, 2012 Author Report Posted January 28, 2012 I looked every where on the internet so in the end I went to a watch dealer who also does restoring, and after making small chit chat with him I asked if he would consider selling me some of that satin block,I will say one thing at all times do not press form hard on the watch surface,I used an almost light buffing technique and you know what it also got rid of my scratches that the scotch BRITE couldn't take off
thogaa Posted January 28, 2012 Report Posted January 28, 2012 Here's a guide I found useful http://minus4plus6.com/maintenance.htm
alifizan Posted January 28, 2012 Author Report Posted January 28, 2012 Haha that's were I got my info from,I went by that guide lol
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