Plexi sure scratches easy ...

[Ricardo L]

Got a new red 1680 from Andrew at lunch time, already put 3 scratches across the plexi crystal. 

 

.. at this rate it will really look vintage in just a month or so...

 

(right handed + right wrist watch wearer = lots of scratches i guess)

[freddy333]

Fortunately, Plexiglas polishes just as easily. There are a number of popular xtal polishes out there or you can use my favorite, Meguiar's PlastX plastic cleaner/polish (available at most auto parts suppliers).

[Jkay]

Cape Cod metal polishing cloth is great for Plexiglass.

[Ricardo L]

Cape Cod metal polishing cloth is great for Plexiglass.

 

I'm going to guess that Cape Cod Metal Polishing Cloth would hasten the vintage look -- which may not be a bad idea .. -- (so hard to read sarcasm on the net.. )

[Jkay]

No; absolutely not. I mean it polishes to a bright candy-like shine. No sarcasm intended.

[Ricardo L]

No; absolutely not. I mean it polishes to a bright candy-like shine. No sarcasm intended.

 

On the crystal? .. 

[Jkay]

Yes. Look in my sig and click on the 1665 post. Look at the Superdome. I had just used cape cod on it.

[Ricardo L]

well .. i'll be .. -- 

 

i just learned something new.

[Jkay]

Buff the scratches out then remove the polishing paste with a clean microfiber towel.

[JoeyB]

Any light duty polishing compound will remove the scratches and polish up bright and new looking. I use 'Brasso', mostly because I have 38 years  worth of half empty cans of the stuff. I use Brasso to finish polish the Rolex 6542 Bakelite/Persex/acrylic/Lexan inserts. It takes out the finishing sanding for a smooth, glossy shine. On deeper scratches use 1500 grit sandpaper to level it out, then polish. The sandpaper will dull and cloud the crystal, the polish will bring it clear, bright and shiny like new. 

[SSTEEL]

Poly Watch is also good.

[prdubis]

Toohpaste! :-)

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