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24 February 2018, 05:54 AM | #1 |
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cleaning / polishing advice
Need some advice here,
My 1968 stainless steel 5513 only comes out at the weekends and I noticed that its looking dull, it came with a polishing cloth but I'm uncertain of what its impregnated with and I'm reluctant to take metal polish or other cleaning materials to it in fear of causing damage, so whats the heads up? is there a safe wipe over cloth to make it brilliant again with causing damage to it? please advise cheers "H" |
24 February 2018, 06:17 AM | #2 |
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The only thing you should be using on your 5513 is Polywatch occasionally for the crystal. I would leave the rest of the watch alone.
If you are really not happy with how it looks, you might consider getting a vintage refinish from from one of the reputable repair shops. You can check the vintage forum for recommendations. |
24 February 2018, 06:17 AM | #3 |
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Don't overthink it. Wash it with dishwashing liquid and dry it with a clean microfibre cloth, it' ll look fresh
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Check out Wrist Clean by Veraet.
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24 February 2018, 08:26 AM | #5 |
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Do NOTHING other than clean. Leave the polishing (IF YOU MUST) to a pro. Been there done that..
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24 February 2018, 08:55 AM | #6 |
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Liquid soap & water
You know that we love pics especially if it's a vintage |
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Dawn works great.
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24 February 2018, 11:03 AM | #8 |
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If you use a polishing cloth or paste on any brushed finish it will definitely change its appearance drastically.
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24 February 2018, 11:17 AM | #9 |
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If you don’t know the existing polishing cloth’s chemistry, try it out on something like SS flatwear- perhaps a butter knife. That way you’ll be able to compare what reaction it has.
Your Sub has some areas that are polished, and some that are brushed. The same cloth wouldn’t be a good idea for both areas. Some people have used a scotchbrite for the brushed areas to remove dullness while retaining a brushed appearance. And then used a cape cod cloth for the polished edges. This takes some practice - so go carefully if you decide to try it. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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I'm gonna conservatively recommend a Course Grit Belt Sander...and don't be afraid to really bare down to get out all the gunk!
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25 February 2018, 05:04 AM | #11 |
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sorted.
soap, water, lint free cloth... problem solved,
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25 February 2018, 05:28 AM | #13 |
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Great, what about the pics ?
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don't touch it with that polishing cloth anymore than you would put lemon pledge on your Chippendale. And certainly don't refinish it... ditto with the Chippendale.
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25 February 2018, 09:53 AM | #20 |
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This!
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26 February 2018, 04:36 AM | #21 |
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26 February 2018, 04:48 AM | #22 |
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Flip it and get something in a modern 904L.
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I wouldn't recommend that you polish that piece by yourself, although I don't believe that a polishing cloth or a 3m could do much of anything damage for an experienced person. Just wash out with dish soap and wipe with microfiber cloth as others of suggested! Enjoy beautiful piece !!!
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A couple of drops of Dawn in an ultra sonic cleaner for the bracelet, a wash of the watch with soapy watch (check that the crown is secured), rinse both with distilled water, dry with a nice micro fiber cloth. Wait as many years as possible before polishing. Use those years looking for experienced professional with a proven track record polish it. Many a polish job has been regretted.
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Rolex advice from the 1960s. Just make sure it's water resistant enough first.
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28 February 2018, 12:28 AM | #30 |
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Fully tested
sure thing Adam, it was fully serviced and checked by Rolex 2012, I didn't fully submerge it in water more of a gentle wipe over with slightly soggy lint free cloth, and then dried again with a lint free cloth, no polishing involved
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