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21 January 2011, 05:31 PM | #1 |
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acrylic glass/crystal question
hello fellow TRFers,
i have a question regarding my acrylic crystal. i have a DJ 16030 that was fully overhauled and the bracelet replaced by rolex authorized service center here in manila. when i got the watch back i noticed that the acrylic crystal had a small scratch, i proceeded to inform the rolex rep and she simply asked for the watch and went into the service room, after 15 mins the scratch was gone and it looked good as new. now my question is, maybe i can do the buffing myself? i dont really want to go to rolex everytime just bec of a scratch (i tried telling rolex if they can simply use a sapphire crystal instead of acrylic but they wouldnt allow it). can anyone tell me what materials i need to get this done? can this be done by anyone or only by a skilled watch repair man? thanks in advance. |
21 January 2011, 05:44 PM | #2 |
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acrylic glass/crystal question
I had a similar senario, if its of interest refer to my post "scratched glass,this may assist" put on 14/12/10
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21 January 2011, 07:45 PM | #3 |
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found your post kerrad. really intersting read. i actually have the same reaction every time i discover a scratch. it's a real heart breaker. but i find myself wearing my DJ (acrylic) more often than my GMT (sapphire). i'll see if i can come across some of the materials you mentioned in your post. what ever the case, at least there is a solution other than having to go to rolex service center every time.
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22 January 2011, 03:14 AM | #4 |
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There are plenty of materials out there for taking scratches out of plexi-glass.
Some have had good results with toothpaste.......
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22 January 2011, 03:22 AM | #5 |
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I definitely recommend toothpaste.
The product to clean vitro ceramic stoves is also very good.
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22 January 2011, 06:05 AM | #7 |
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I use Polywatch ..... works great!
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22 January 2011, 06:09 AM | #8 |
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Polywatch is what we always use on any plastic models needing a buff out
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22 January 2011, 06:35 AM | #9 |
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I've worn acrylic dial Rolex for 35 years and have been very satisfied. If you are asking about replacing your plastic dial with sapphire, it really can't be done properly. There are lots of older Rolex that have had sapphire crystals added, but they tend to have permanent water tightness problems. The cases for sapphire or acrylic Rolex are different.
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22 January 2011, 06:35 AM | #10 |
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Polywatch user also.
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22 January 2011, 02:48 PM | #12 |
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Polywatch . . . highly, highly recommended!
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