coffindodger Posted September 6, 2014 Report Share Posted September 6, 2014 Hi lads, Im looking to give a couple of my watch bracelets a brushing.I have seen people talking about scotch pads but i,m not sure what i need. Can some body point me in the right direction on the 1,s i need. o yeh and a quick guide on how to use them on my rolex bracelets will help Thanks fellow members. CD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbh Posted September 6, 2014 Report Share Posted September 6, 2014 From Home Depot: Just make sure you go in a straight line and you'll be just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffindodger Posted September 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2014 what grade are they or is there only 1 grade? i am uk so presume asda or tesco ect will have them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpz5142 Posted September 6, 2014 Report Share Posted September 6, 2014 what grade are they or is there only 1 grade? i am uk so presume asda or tesco ect will have them! The grade is on the label, '000'. This product looks like a synthetic steel wool which is important to use synthetic steel wool since steel rusts and you wouldn't want to leave any steel particles behind on your SS bracelet to rust. Steel wool is typically graded (in the US at least) from 0000 to 0 with 0000 being the finest/softest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted September 6, 2014 Report Share Posted September 6, 2014 Those grey 000 pads work great. I usually start with a course pad then use these to finish. Sent from my droptop using telepathy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted September 7, 2014 Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 If you really want to do right, you should use a Bergeon 6085-E2 satin finish wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indywatchguy Posted September 7, 2014 Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 Exactly dbane! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - now Free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seriph Posted September 7, 2014 Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 000 is a grade. I use 0000 steel wool when polishing things in my work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbh Posted September 7, 2014 Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 Those grey 000 pads work great. I usually start with a course pad then use these to finish. Sent from my droptop using telepathy. I got the info on those from a web site that specialized in repair and refinishing Rolex watches and he said the same thing. Since i usually don't get any deep scratches I just use the 000, which is supposedly closest to the actual Rolex finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSTEEL Posted September 7, 2014 Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 I buy mine on a roll, and find it works great when cut to lengths, and secured to my bench. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Synthetic-steel-wool-CHOICE-OF-GRADE-115mm-x-1-Metre-Roll-ONE-ROLL-/141001785809?pt=UK_Crafts_Other_Crafts_EH&var=440139763684&hash=item20d45c81d1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffindodger Posted September 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2014 I buy mine on a roll, and find it works great when cut to lengths, and secured to my bench. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Synthetic-steel-wool-CHOICE-OF-GRADE-115mm-x-1-Metre-Roll-ONE-ROLL-/141001785809?pt=UK_Crafts_Other_Crafts_EH&var=440139763684&hash=item20d45c81d1 so you then rub the bracelet along the length rather than holding both and rubbing? going to shops today and will pick some up if i see any. I have an old beater for practise 1st Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted September 8, 2014 Report Share Posted September 8, 2014 coffin Steel may do different but take bracelet off watch lay flat on soft cloth rub in one direction along length is the way I do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinity13 Posted September 8, 2014 Report Share Posted September 8, 2014 If i want to buy from ebay, the shipping is much more expensive than the item itself. Im located in jakarta. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffindodger Posted September 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 Got some from Halfords now practising on an old dog as a tester. Will post pics when I'm finnished for judging before I move on to something better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
automatico Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 I use heavy duty green Scotch-Brite scour pads from the grocery store, aka 'pot scrubbers'. Just be sure to rub the pad straight across the bracelet to make an even grain and keep the pads away from crystals, inserts etc. Also have a buff wheel similar to the 6085 above on a 1/2 hp 1725 rpm electric motor for rough bracelets etc. A buff wheel on an electric motor is the way to go if you do a lot of refinishing. I get buff wheels at a machine tool supply store for about one fourth the Bergeon price. They are used to remove rust from sheet metal and come in different grades. Bergeon is Swahili for 'your money is gone'. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 I thought Rolex was.... Sent from my droptop using telepathy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidmac Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 I've got polished mid links on my sub, could I brush them? Or would they be plated? Sent from my iPhone using TapatalksSic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffindodger Posted September 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 Should not be plated Dave! I just brushed my old tissot t-touch that did have a brushed look but I had cape coded it and it was like a breitling Navitimer bracelet all shinny. Now it's all brushed like it was when I got it well nearly! I think it needs a wipe with a cape cod to get the light shine or am I wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidmac Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 I just had a go on some spare links, I read that 400grit sandpaper works well. It didn't for me. Sent from my iPhone using TapatalksSic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbh Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 I just had a go on some spare links, I read that 400grit sandpaper works well. It didn't for me. Sent from my iPhone using TapatalksSic Way too rough. If you're going to use sandpaper, which I wouldn't recommend, start with about 1200 grit wet or dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droptopman Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 You can get it back. Try the green course pads to take out the gouges from the sandpaper. I have converted polished mid links to brushed using the green scotch bright course pads then the grey to finish. Worked great. I did one by hand and one with a dremel with wheels like the pads. Going from course to fine. Dremel worked the best for this. In the end final finish work needed to be done by hand though to keep grain straight. Sent from my droptop using telepathy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidmac Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 Sorry, I forgot I replied to this thread. I couldn't find any scotch pads locally so I bought a couple of different grades of wire wool, I used the finest and worked up to the course to make to polished links matt. I then used 1200 grit paper to get the brushed finish, it's actually turned out OK, it'll need another pass as I struggled getting in between the links properly. It looks far better than it did though. Thanks for your help. Sent from my iPhone using TapatalksSic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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