crystalcranium Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 I stumbled onto a treatment for SS and plated bracelets and cases that not only enhances appearance, but gives a rich deep silky feel to replica and genuine bracelets. I haven't tried this on AR treated watches so be careful with it around treated crystals. Buy a spray bottle of "spray on" automotive car wax. This is the "wiping and shining" diluted wax, not the heavy paste wax. Spray a spritz or two into a terricloth towel to wet it and rub it into the bracelet and case. Let it sit for 5 minutes and buff it off. repeat this treatment a minimum of 20 times over a period of several days and at least several times a week for continued lustre and protection. Your polished SS will look very showroom new and the build of many thin coats of hard protective automotive wax that will make the bracelet "feel" different. It gives a clunky, solid, silky feel to the Oyster bracelet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxmilian Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 Also Rainex is very good on crystal, keeps fingerprints etc away ...but same here do not use this on crystals with AR on the outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddhead Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 I stumbled onto a treatment for SS and plated bracelets and cases that not only enhances appearance, but gives a rich deep silky feel to replica and genuine bracelets. I haven't tried this on AR treated watches so be careful with it around treated crystals. Buy a spray bottle of "spray on" automotive car wax. This is the "wiping and shining" diluted wax, not the heavy paste wax. Spray a spritz or two into a terricloth towel to wet it and rub it into the bracelet and case. Let it sit for 5 minutes and buff it off. repeat this treatment a minimum of 20 times over a period of several days and at least several times a week for continued lustre and protection. Your polished SS will look very showroom new and the build of many thin coats of hard protective automotive wax that will make the bracelet "feel" different. It gives a clunky, solid, silky feel to the Oyster bracelet. You know, I have thought about doing that, but most of my bracelets have the rollie like satin/brush stroke finish and I worry about polishing it out to a more glosssy look.. Truth be told, i already did that with a gen... admittedly I used a paste wax though.. still I wasn't happy with the look finish and I would hate to have that happen again. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalcranium Posted May 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 You know, I have thought about doing that, but most of my bracelets have the rollie like satin/brush stroke finish and I worry about polishing it out to a more glosssy look.. Truth be told, i already did that with a gen... admittedly I used a paste wax though.. still I wasn't happy with the look finish and I would hate to have that happen again. Thoughts? This is not a polishing compound....just a waxing in multiple coats. The satin Oyster bracelet I did is not shined up in any way, just silkier and it articulates more smoothly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsons Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 ed, it's very easy to restore the satin finish if need be. Cut a square from a "green" Scotch Brite pad and lightly rub the along length of the bracelet in even strokes. I apply a bit of water on the pad and get excellent results. I can do it for you in about 5 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Tracy Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 Are you sure that there are no cancer causing chemicals that react to skin ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddhead Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 ed, it's very easy to restore the satin finish if need be. Cut a square from a "green" Scotch Brite pad and lightly rub the along length of the bracelet in even strokes. I apply a bit of water on the pad and get excellent results. I can do it for you in about 5 minutes. that is what i did. than i sent it out to an ad what can i say.. i am a bit obsessive... thanks for the tip though. p.s. how about this w/e.. i think we are free saturday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diver_dylan Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 Hmmm, I always just used olive oil. Not really to coat it, but to fill the little clangy gaps in between the metal. Gives them a MUCH better feel/sound. I would imagine that those concerned with using potentially harsh chems, and having them seep into their skin, could use a bees wax type wax. D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_s Posted May 8, 2007 Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 i wash my 3 month old daughter in a bath with a bit of baby oil in...i keep my watch on and it always comes out silky (watch and baby lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalcranium Posted May 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2007 Hmmm, I always just used olive oil. Not really to coat it, but to fill the little clangy gaps in between the metal. Gives them a MUCH better feel/sound. I would imagine that those concerned with using potentially harsh chems, and having them seep into their skin, could use a bees wax type wax. D Wouldn't any non drying vegetable oil turn rancid????? I'm about as c-reactive protein inflamatory response prone as they come and I have not had a reaction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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