irolexu Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Hi, I have got a hold of some cape cod and I went ahead and used it on a bk YM. Am I only supposed to treat the polished areas or the entire watch...THANKS!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cromag Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Polished areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted September 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Whoops!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fijikid Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 My experience with Cape Cod usage is simple: gin & lobster after the beach. Am I missing something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irolexu Posted September 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 My experience with Cape Cod usage is simple: gin & lobster after the beach. Am I missing something? I believe so! Lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtiis Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Yup, just on the polished areas... but if you work an area you "shouldn't have".... just use a professional grade watch/jewelry cloth/paper/brush (Bergeon No.5444 one of 3 finishes - fine, medium or coarse) made for restoring brushed areas. The poor/rushed man's alternative being the green (rough) side of a kitchen sponge (use a new one, usually cut down into smaller squares)... use it dry... for very rough brushed finishes (for for areas with damage that need to be reduced) various grits of sandpaper will do the job. For final work on polished areas balsam wood is a good finish. For brushed areas pay attention to the length and direction of the broke stroke. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 The chemical in the Cape Cod dissolves oxidation and oil. You can get this chemical on the brushed areas without any problems arising. Since the cloth itself is a mild abrasive (it's a polishing cloth) do not rub brushed areas vigorously or you will polish away the brushed finish, eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cromag Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 That's right... Don't rub the brushed areas. If you do you can fix it as above or lots of guys like the green and yellow pot scrub sponge. The green part apparently is good for rebrushing those areas. Got this info from another person to help you out if you want to DIY. TimeZone: Omega: Tutorial: Bracelet Refurbishment (Bond SMP, Pic intensive) http://ow.ly/22e8QD TZ-UK Forums http://ow.ly/22e8WR Remember to use a guide block and tape to help keep your brushing/strokes controlled and even if you need to fix the brushed areas Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Just to mention .. the sponges with the plastic (non marring) scrub surface will not work. You need to buy a 3M refinishing pad or use a true pot scrubbing abrasive kitchen pad. http://www.scotch-brite.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/Scotch-BriteBrand/Scotch-Brite/Products/Product-Catalog/~/Heavy-Duty-Scour-Pad?N=4337+3294631680&rt=rud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSTEEL Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Can't really add to the advice already given above. Use on polished surfaces only. My experience is slowly slowly, and the results will show after time, not right away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cromag Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 (edited) Just to mention .. the sponges with the plastic (non marring) scrub surface will not work. You need to buy a 3M refinishing pad or use a true pot scrubbing abrasive kitchen pad. http://www.scotch-brite.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/Scotch-BriteBrand/Scotch-Brite/Products/Product-Catalog/~/Heavy-Duty-Scour-Pad?N=4337+3294631680&rt=rud http://www.rwgforum.net/public/style_images/RWG_default/attachicon.gif 220_72dpi_Rendering_D.jpgThanks for that @Jkay I thought they were all the same. And yes, go slow, and have patience. It will look great when done. I did brought back a Panerai bracelet back from the dead. Pro'ly have the pics on the forum somewhere ... Here, I found the link when i was Fixing-a-Scratched-Bracelet? http://www.rwgforum.net/index.php?/topic/152585-Fixing-a-Scratched-Bracelet? Edited September 18, 2013 by Cromag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Here is a nice How To Gio did on here a few years back.. http://www.rwgforum.net/topic/103632-how-to-restore-maintain-a-brushedsatin-finish/?hl=+how%20+to%20+refinish%20+brushed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Tape off the area's that are brushed, jewelers and watchmakers use a special clear tape. I have always used masking tape and been careful, but there are professional tapes and taping kits at Ofrei. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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