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Old 25 October 2009, 07:35 AM   #1
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Cape Cod polishing example:

I thought I'd try Cape Cod polishing cloths, so I go to the website:

http://www.capecodpolish.com/products/main_index.php

and buy a can:



Here's the tiny little scratches on the bezel that are the problem:



I cut a little square of the nice vanilla smelling cloth and wrap it around a toothpick:



Rub lightly back and forth (for me about 50 times) and wipe off:



Now I have a nice shiny bezel like new again!



P. S. Anyone want me to polish your watch, just send it to me!
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Old 25 October 2009, 07:53 AM   #2
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The Cape Cod's do a great job as long a you keep them away from the crystal in case it has an anti-reflective coating on it. Otherwise I use that as my final step when polishing my PAMM111. First I start with Wenol Red, the Wenol Blue and on to the CC.

Might want to check those products out as well, using all three provides excellent depth.
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Old 25 October 2009, 08:32 AM   #3
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Nice! Does Cape Cod cloth work with gold / plat only or it works with Stainless Steel too?
Thanks for showing!
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Old 25 October 2009, 08:36 AM   #4
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Works with it all, be careful to only use on polished areas, not brushed.
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Old 25 October 2009, 08:36 AM   #5
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Nice! Does Cape Cod cloth work with gold / plat only or it works with Stainless Steel too?
Thanks for showing!
Cape Cod will work with Gold and SS...Not sure about platinum though...
To the Op..Chris,looks great!! It's come up well and looks almost new in the pcis!! Good job!
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Old 26 October 2009, 11:19 PM   #6
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Good work - looks great


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Old 27 October 2009, 12:40 AM   #7
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Very nice. I have to muster the courage and try it on the mid links of my 16613 to get reid of few nagging scratches.

Thanks for sharing.
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Old 27 October 2009, 01:00 AM   #8
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I like minor scars on my watches
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Old 20 November 2009, 04:54 AM   #9
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tape off the brushed areas then polish!
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Old 21 November 2009, 10:47 AM   #10
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Excellent tip!
I thought it would never work so well.
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Old 22 November 2009, 12:02 PM   #11
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excellent information. I'll put that away n my bag of tricks.
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Old 26 November 2009, 12:37 PM   #12
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Cape Cod for all SS watch

I have Rolex Sub 16610 and GMT Master both are all SS and its brushed (center link is not shiny). Can I use Cape Cod cloth to remove scratches? or somthing else. I read on some forum that I user Autosolve instead as Cape Cod is only for shiny surface. Let me know please.

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Old 26 November 2009, 05:38 PM   #13
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Yes, I have purchased Cape Cod polish as well, even before I receive my Daytona, as a preventive measure. No need yet, however "Murphys Law" will one day show it's ugly head and I will without doubt knock my watch into something like the Empire State Building. Oh well, I am prepared.
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Old 27 November 2009, 12:16 AM   #14
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Look like it just got out of the rolex factory! Looks great!
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Old 27 November 2009, 08:06 AM   #15
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Does anyone use this to polish the flute bezel of datejusts?
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Old 27 November 2009, 08:13 AM   #16
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Does anyone use this to polish the flute bezel of datejusts?
Yes. It works wonderfully, as long as you are VERY CAREFUL. I cut a very small piece of the cloth and use a Q-Tip handle behind it to get to the small flutes individually. With care and patience, the results are excellent!
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Old 29 November 2009, 04:02 PM   #17
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Cape Cod is a great product for us watch enthusiasts. I polished the bracelet of my Breitling Skyland and it looks new.
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Old 3 December 2009, 04:13 AM   #18
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The scratches on my watch give it character! I don't know if I will ever polish them.
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Old 20 August 2010, 11:30 PM   #19
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Did you only polish where it was scratched? Did the finish match the rest of the bezel or did you have to polish the whole bezel?
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Old 20 August 2010, 11:37 PM   #20
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Did you only polish where it was scratched? Did the finish match the rest of the bezel or did you have to polish the whole bezel?
Good point: I only polished where the scuff marks were; I now can't see a difference in the polished area and the area near it. Works great
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Old 20 August 2010, 11:40 PM   #21
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Good point: I only polished where the scuff marks were; I now can't see a difference in the polished area and the area near it. Works great
Ok, that was what i was hoping, thanks for the replay.
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Old 21 August 2010, 12:14 AM   #22
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Good job, Chris!

I guess I need to get myself a tin.
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Old 21 August 2010, 03:29 AM   #23
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I know this thread is old, but, remember to wear gloves when using this stuff!!!!

muy importante!
(I learned the hard way :( )
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Old 21 August 2010, 11:57 AM   #24
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Great job!
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Old 21 August 2010, 06:35 PM   #25
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I use a cape cod on my Sub Date. works wonders also have just started using a Bergeon grit pad for the bracelet, easy job and brings the watch just like new if you take care.

http://www.watchtool.co.uk/bergeon-5...ck-p-6450.html

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Old 12 September 2010, 03:19 AM   #26
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I use a Cape Cod cloth on my Concord watch bracelet and my brother's GMT PCL's......works great!

...and I second the fact that gloves are needed!
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Old 12 September 2010, 06:16 AM   #27
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Does anyone have thoughts on the best way to remove scraches on the brushed links on a bracelet? It sounds like the Cap Cod works well for polished areas but not for brushed areas?
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Old 27 February 2011, 11:57 AM   #28
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Guys, I am confused now… I was to take my watches to polishing, but I went to Selfridges London today and they quoted me £150 for the omega, so I didn't even asked how much my daytona ss is.

I would be happy to do them myself, but from what I see above there is difference between polished and bruised areas ( guys, i love watches but my terminology is crap) and as far as i understand both the rolex and the omega (constellation automatic) are a mixture of these?

So, is there a tutorial of how to get a daytona ss up to speed without paying a smaller fortune for it?

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Old 28 February 2011, 09:29 AM   #29
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Thanks for the tip! I like my watches in pristine condition so this will save me some money.
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Old 28 February 2011, 10:18 AM   #30
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Does anyone have thoughts on the best way to remove scraches on the brushed links on a bracelet? It sounds like the Cap Cod works well for polished areas but not for brushed areas?
Sure it works on the brushed areas only thing is you have to re-brush them again.

I use a Bergeon 2834 -C for that with good result.
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