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GoDogGo · 12 November 2011, 06:46 AM

I recently got a small scratch on my brushed finish Sub Bracelet, not deep, but enought to catch a nail on if you drag across the area. Is there a easy fix to this annoying scratch that I see? Help!

Ticking Away · 12 November 2011, 10:43 AM

Check into Scotch Brite pads!! They work wonders.

GoDogGo · 12 November 2011, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Ticking Away

Check into Scotch Brite pads!! They work wonders.

Do you have to worry about the amount of pressure applied?

Dan Pierce · 13 November 2011, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by GoDogGo

Do you have to worry about the amount of pressure applied?

It's not so much about the amount of pressure as it is making sure your strokes are straight as possible.
dP

GoDogGo · 13 November 2011, 12:02 AM

Got it...Thanks

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

It's not so much about the amount of pressure as it is making sure your strokes are straight as possible.
dP

sherwin · 13 November 2011, 12:07 AM

last time i brushed an ipod classic, i used two pieces of wood with dead straight edges, and sat the ipod face down, with the scotchbrite stuck on a solid piece of wood, and the block with the scotchbrite inbetween the wood keeping it dead straight.

not sure if polishing a bracelet would be as easy tho.

Dan Pierce · 13 November 2011, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by GoDogGo

Got it...Thanks

Also, once you've removed the scratch and the brush strokes are straight. Go over the same area w/ 0000 steel wool to give it a finer finish.
dP

GoDogGo · 13 November 2011, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Also, once you've removed the scratch and the brush strokes are straight. Go over the same area w/ 0000 steel wool to give it a finer finish.
dP

good tip, I'll pick some up when i p/up the scotch pad

azguy · 13 November 2011, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Also, once you've removed the scratch and the brush strokes are straight. Go over the same area w/ 0000 steel wool to give it a finer finish.
dP

where do you buy :0000" steal wool

GoDogGo · 13 November 2011, 11:08 PM

I'm guessing a Home Depot, Lowes or similar store.

Dan Pierce · 14 November 2011, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by azguy

where do you buy :0000" steal wool

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Originally Posted by GoDogGo

I'm guessing a Home Depot, Lowes or similar store.

Yeah, or any hardware store.
dP

DDG · 27 November 2011, 02:54 AM

On my first EXP II, I got a long, nasty gouge on the bracelet, next to the clasp. It was too deep to take out with Scotchbrite. I had to use a burnshing tool. I have a big hard rubber mallet on my work bench. I clamped it vertically in my bench vise. I wrapped a hand towel around the rubber head, which is roughly a little bigger around than my wrist. I slipped the watch over the towel, and rotated the scratched link around to the top. Then I went to work with the burnishing tool. I was surprised how easily I was able to work the scratch out with a little effort and the hard rubber backing. When I got done with that, I touched up several other scratches the same way. The areas I worked on had a smooth glassy look when I got done, and with a few stroke with the Scotchbrite, it was pretty much restored. I think I was able to save a lot of stainless by working the scratch out rather than just sanding it away metal to take it out. (Search Ebay for Straight burnisher)

Perdu · 27 November 2011, 08:00 AM

Scotch Brite woks fine but I prefer the Bergeon 5444 bars. They are exactly the same brush as the Rolex. Use medium and fine.

Spikedlee · 6 December 2011, 03:11 PM

Forget the scotch brite. Use the nail buffer pictures above. $2 from Walgreens.

SwissmadeTexan · 8 December 2011, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by azguy

where do you buy :0000" steal wool

You can even find this at local auto parts stores like Autozone...

George Ab · 8 December 2011, 07:18 PM

I would recommend masking off the bracelet edge with masking tape so you do not scratch the polished edging.

12 November 2011, 06:46 AM	#1
GoDogGo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Dave Location: PA Watch: Rolex Sub TT Posts: 53	How to remove a light scratch in a brushed Sub bracelet? I recently got a small scratch on my brushed finish Sub Bracelet, not deep, but enought to catch a nail on if you drag across the area. Is there a easy fix to this annoying scratch that I see? Help! __________________ Current: Rolex Submariner 126613LB Rolex Sea-Dweller 126600 Rolex GMT 12670LB Omega Seamaster 300 GMT

13 November 2011, 12:07 AM	#6
sherwin "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Perth/Singapore Posts: 1,764	last time i brushed an ipod classic, i used two pieces of wood with dead straight edges, and sat the ipod face down, with the scotchbrite stuck on a solid piece of wood, and the block with the scotchbrite inbetween the wood keeping it dead straight. not sure if polishing a bracelet would be as easy tho. __________________ Want to Buy:SS GMT black;116509 WG Daytona Metrorite

13 November 2011, 11:08 PM	#10
GoDogGo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Dave Location: PA Watch: Rolex Sub TT Posts: 53	I'm guessing a Home Depot, Lowes or similar store. __________________ Current: Rolex Submariner 126613LB Rolex Sea-Dweller 126600 Rolex GMT 12670LB Omega Seamaster 300 GMT

27 November 2011, 08:00 AM	#13
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	Scotch Brite woks fine but I prefer the Bergeon 5444 bars. They are exactly the same brush as the Rolex. Use medium and fine. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

8 December 2011, 07:18 PM	#16
George Ab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: George Location: Seattle Watch: One of Them Posts: 6,924	I would recommend masking off the bracelet edge with masking tape so you do not scratch the polished edging. __________________

12 November 2011, 10:43 AM	#2
Ticking Away "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 272	Check into Scotch Brite pads!! They work wonders.

27 November 2011, 02:54 AM	#12
DDG Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Dennis Garrett Location: Land of Oz Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 405	On my first EXP II, I got a long, nasty gouge on the bracelet, next to the clasp. It was too deep to take out with Scotchbrite. I had to use a burnshing tool. I have a big hard rubber mallet on my work bench. I clamped it vertically in my bench vise. I wrapped a hand towel around the rubber head, which is roughly a little bigger around than my wrist. I slipped the watch over the towel, and rotated the scratched link around to the top. Then I went to work with the burnishing tool. I was surprised how easily I was able to work the scratch out with a little effort and the hard rubber backing. When I got done with that, I touched up several other scratches the same way. The areas I worked on had a smooth glassy look when I got done, and with a few stroke with the Scotchbrite, it was pretty much restored. I think I was able to save a lot of stainless by working the scratch out rather than just sanding it away metal to take it out. (Search Ebay for Straight burnisher)

6 December 2011, 03:11 PM	#14
Spikedlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Watch: Too many to narrow Posts: 585	Forget the scotch brite. Use the nail buffer pictures above. $2 from Walgreens.

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