Polishing Advise

[theCrowR]

Hello Guys,

Any recommendation to remove very light hair line scratches on brushed stainless steel case?

Hope some master can give me some advise pls.

Many Thx in advance 

[JeepWH]

Get some green scotchbrite scouring pads, rub gently following the original grain direction.

Note: rub one way only, i.e from left to right, and repeat from left to right again.

[ebertho]

You can try Bergeon abrasive block. Just google it, you'll be able to find. They have different fine to coarse. If your surface is satin finish fine might do a great job. Personally i have used this for  s.s bracelet to brush out the desk diving swirls...but in the end i realized it always comes back  So if it gets to you I guess you can brush away the hairline scratch.

[theCrowR]

Get some green scotchbrite scouring pads, rub gently following the original grain direction.

Note: rub one way only, i.e from left to right, and repeat from left to right again.

Noted bro 

[theCrowR]

You can try Bergeon abrasive block. Just google it, you'll be able to find. They have different fine to coarse. If your surface is satin finish fine might do a great job. Personally i have used this for  s.s bracelet to brush out the desk diving swirls...but in the end i realized it always comes back  So if it gets to you I guess you can brush away the hairline scratch.

Tqtq... I'll google it.

[yong]

I just use sandpaper and sand in one direction, the scratch will be gone.

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[theCrowR]

I just use sandpaper and sand in one direction, the scratch will be gone.

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Sand paper?   Just normal sand paper will work?

Tq

[spailen]

I personally have never tried sandpaper. As information for those brave enough to use sandpaper, there are various grade defined using numbers. The course sandpaper has smaller number while the fine sandpaper has bigger number. I would recommend minimum no. 400 sandpaper and it will be good if you have some surface to try on to make sure finishing is similar before working on the bracelet

[CKL1213]

For brushed finish, sand paper with grade 1000 and above, the higher the grade number the finer it is

Also avoid anything that is above 1500 as it is too fine and will remove the brushed finish and become polish shine

[yong]

Yes,try sanding a spoon first using different fine grain sandpaper.

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[JeepWH]

I just use sandpaper and sand in one direction, the scratch will be gone.

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Sand paper?   Just normal sand paper will work?

Tq

From my experience, I use 800 grit sandpaper. get the german made ones, eg Norton.

[lee882888]

If is those gold plated ones..cant be polish right?

[JeepWH]

If is those gold plated ones..cant be polish right?

NEVER ever polish gold plated or any electroplated watches.

It will remove the plating.

For such watches, a simple wipe with a damp soft cloth will do.

[lee882888]

If is those gold plated ones..cant be polish right?

NEVER ever polish gold plated or any electroplated watches.

It will remove the plating.

For such watches, a simple wipe with a damp soft cloth will do.

Damn!! Its wise to go for non plated or pvd then
Since plated watches are hard to keep it scratchless

[JeepWH]

If is those gold plated ones..cant be polish right?

NEVER ever polish gold plated or any electroplated watches.

It will remove the plating.

For such watches, a simple wipe with a damp soft cloth will do.

Damn!! Its wise to go for non plated or pvd then
Since plated watches are hard to keep it scratchless

Yup. Thats why I prefer plain Stainless Steel ones. Easy to mantain

[jeffco]

Anyone Else Polish Their Watches With A Dremel?

[JeepWH]

Anyone Else Polish Their Watches With A Dremel?

Never use Dremel. One slip and your watch is gone.

[yong]

I once used dremel for case back and lugs mirror finish .autosol paste was used .it can damage acrylic crystal if use too long as heat will melt it.

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[yong]

For gold, there is gold polishing paste which comes in a tube,or liquid form.

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[jeffco]

thanx @JeepWH and @Yong for the feedback =)

[theCrowR]

Thank you for all great advised,

Btw anyone tried scratch pen?

Tq again

[JeepWH]

The bergeon scratch pen is good for minor touch ups.

[yong]

You're welcome jeffco

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[yong]

There are different types of gold plating. Cheap gold plating will come off with light polishing.I have used Autosol on quality gold plated watch.Just apply on watch and leave it on a minute or two,then gently wipe it off as there are abrasives in Autosol. Finally polish gently with a soft cloth.

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[JeepWH]

There are different types of gold plating. Cheap gold plating will come off with light polishing.I have used Autosol on quality gold plated watch.Just apply on watch and leave it on a minute or two,then gently wipe it off as there are abrasives in Autosol. Finally polish gently with a soft cloth.

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The actual important key here is the thickness of the plating layer.

Cheap plating = thin plated layer.