APguy1 Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 how in the world do you get a mirror finish like a brand new watch ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 You must buy a buffing machine. Purchase jeweler's rouge in stick form ... then polish! Brushed metal is a bit easier .. 3M metal refinishing pads of different grits are the order of the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Ditto Jkay, but you can achieve the same effect (at much lower cost) with a Dremel, soft buffing wheel & rouge (green rouge for stainless steel). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Another option, are four-sided nail files. The first two surfaces are the buffing surfaces, the second two are for the fine polishing, and the results're pretty good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japanic Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 Another option, are four-sided nail files. The first two surfaces are the buffing surfaces, the second two are for the fine polishing, and the results're pretty good Second Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aanival Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 I use a dremmel with cape cod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronverhage Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 Use my hands and Cape Cod, works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 If Cape Cod could get out scratches, professionals would use it for that purpose. It is too mild for serious work. It has it's good uses but it can not hope to replace a buffing wheel (or dremel) and rouge. In the same way sandpaper can not replace a belt sander. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazed7 Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 (edited) I'd recommend Mother's mag with a nice microfiber over cape cod. Cape cod cloths are nice for quick touch ups but for getting a like-new finish, it won't get you there. Too much grit so it'll leave hairline scratches. edit: ha, should've read the thread. What Jkay said . Edited May 22, 2012 by blazed7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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