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Martin Foo · 26 April 2014, 05:30 PM

Hi guys just to share what Scotch Brite 7447 can do to a badly scratched & polished bracelet on my vintage Rolex 6694.AMAZING...Thanks for the kind advise from fellow members in this forum.

Martin Foo · 26 April 2014, 05:48 PM

Amazing...

JohnBaker3 · 27 April 2014, 12:49 PM

The red stuff is the best stuff.....nice job by the way !

77T · 27 April 2014, 12:59 PM

Excellent results

Martin Foo · 27 April 2014, 03:52 PM

Initially bought the 7447 pad for my 116610LN because of a small scratch on its bracelet,but decided to experiment it on my vintage 6694 first.After seeing the results,I tried on my 116610LN but found out that my Bergeon 2834-C does a better job in terms of handling and end results nearer to its original state.Good for the whole bracelet but if it's just a small portion,try using the Bergeon pen...Just my personal experience....

rickyslam · 27 April 2014, 04:03 PM

Holy crappers! That's some great work.

M4rkg4rd3n · 27 April 2014, 05:10 PM

Scotchbrite is great use it all the time.

lance5 · 27 April 2014, 07:49 PM

Looks new!

rmfnla · 29 April 2014, 03:23 AM

Great job!

dysondiver · 29 April 2014, 03:26 AM

very well done , result looks great

Frosty · 3 May 2014, 07:34 AM

Cc1966 · 3 May 2014, 09:46 PM

I love the stuff!

Snapper7 · 3 May 2014, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M4rkg4rd3n

Scotchbrite is great use it all the time.

Did you get yours in the UK?

I've looked on line but only seem to be able to buy in bulk from the a States or other?
Are they available in the shops?

Cheers
SS

rmfnla · 6 May 2014, 06:28 AM

There are tons of sites on ebay that sell it in small pieces; here's one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brushed-Stai...item2c81c30a49

(I am not affiliated with these people in any way; I just grabbed one at random.)

The price is ridiculously high for what is essentially a 1 square inch piece but it works perfectly and lasts forever, so I just think of the job it's doing rather than what it cost...

syahrul · 13 May 2014, 07:03 PM

In my case i used sandpaper (the finest is 2000) and then polishing it using Autosol for final touch..your watch will look like new again..

bde · 14 May 2014, 12:55 AM

Nice work Martin!

RolexJNJ · 9 July 2014, 12:22 PM

Scotch-Brite does work wonders! Such a simple trick for amazing results!

ExplorerChris · 9 July 2014, 01:15 PM

Nice job

Looks sharp

rmfnla · 10 July 2014, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmfnla

There are tons of sites on ebay that sell it in small pieces; here's one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brushed-Stai...item2c81c30a49

(I am not affiliated with these people in any way; I just grabbed one at random.)

The price is ridiculously high for what is essentially a 1 square inch piece but it works perfectly and lasts forever, so I just think of the job it's doing rather than what it cost...

I recently discovered if you search ebay for Scotch Brite 7447 you will get much better deals than my previous link.

Just don't include the word "Rolex"...

crowncollection · 10 July 2014, 12:04 PM

great stuff

ignaciogn3 · 10 July 2014, 12:56 PM

Great, congrats!

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Alfredo. · 10 July 2014, 02:19 PM

Wow, Huge change! Thanks for sharing the pics!

handsfull · 15 October 2014, 10:38 PM

Bergeon sanding blocks work well on the newer models....but they're pricey. Here's a link for an alternative. http://www.amazon.com/Sandflex-Tool-...EE3Z9P6EC00V5E

Roost5o · 25 January 2015, 02:51 PM

I tried the 7447 Scotchbrite and it left a finish just a little duller than the original. I also have the Bergeon 5444 blocks. The "A" (fine) one duplicates the factory finish exactly and is great for touch-ups.

Quote:

Originally Posted by handsfull

Bergeon sanding blocks work well on the newer models....but they're pricey. Here's a link for an alternative. http://www.amazon.com/Sandflex-Tool-...EE3Z9P6EC00V5E

MitchSteel · 25 January 2015, 10:51 PM

After the Scotchbrite, I usually do a quick once over with Cape Cod cloth, just to give it some sparkle.

Works a charm

Great exfoliant too

Sub*Man · 29 January 2015, 05:02 AM

Fellow Rolex enthusiasts - do the Scotchbrite pads or Cape Cods pad actually remove a thin layer of the metal in the polishing process as would happen in a regular servicing polishing? Thx in advance.

rmfnla · 29 January 2015, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sub*Man

Fellow Rolex enthusiasts - do the Scotchbrite pads or Cape Cods pad actually remove a thin layer of the metal in the polishing process as would happen in a regular servicing polishing? Thx in advance.

Yes, all refinishing removes material, but I doubt the amount of metal lost could be measured by any normal means...

Jamiewabbit · 29 January 2015, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by syahrul

In my case i used sandpaper (the finest is 2000) and then polishing it using Autosol for final touch..your watch will look like new again..

Sandpaper can go up to 10000 very fine grit. Add a bit of water and it will brush smoother but also means you remover more material...

rmfnla · 30 January 2015, 04:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamiewabbit

Sandpaper can go up to 10000 very fine grit. Add a bit of water and it will brush smoother but also means you remover more material...

The finer the grit the less material removed per stroke...

RazorD · 4 February 2015, 10:11 AM

Has anyone tried the scotchbrite type attachments with a rotary tool (dremel)?

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6 May 2014, 06:28 AM	#14
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	There are tons of sites on ebay that sell it in small pieces; here's one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brushed-Stai...item2c81c30a49 (I am not affiliated with these people in any way; I just grabbed one at random.) The price is ridiculously high for what is essentially a 1 square inch piece but it works perfectly and lasts forever, so I just think of the job it's doing rather than what it cost... __________________ Today, I believe my jurisdiction ends here... Lug Hole Lover®

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ExplorerChris "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Explorer II 16550 Posts: 1,401	Nice job Looks sharp __________________ There's a crown for every achievement A Watch Is Just A Watch A Rolex Is A Timepiece

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JohnBaker3 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: John Baker III Location: Spring,Texas Watch: 1971 Red Sub Posts: 2,221	The red stuff is the best stuff.....nice job by the way !

27 April 2014, 03:52 PM	#5
Martin Foo "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Martin Foo Location: Singapore Watch: 6694 116610LN Posts: 9	Initially bought the 7447 pad for my 116610LN because of a small scratch on its bracelet,but decided to experiment it on my vintage 6694 first.After seeing the results,I tried on my 116610LN but found out that my Bergeon 2834-C does a better job in terms of handling and end results nearer to its original state.Good for the whole bracelet but if it's just a small portion,try using the Bergeon pen...Just my personal experience....

27 April 2014, 04:03 PM	#6
rickyslam "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Ricky Location: City of Sin Watch: Hulk, DaytonaC, DJ Posts: 1,149	Holy crappers! That's some great work.

27 April 2014, 05:10 PM	#7
M4rkg4rd3n "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Glasgow Posts: 280	Scotchbrite is great use it all the time.

27 April 2014, 07:49 PM	#8
lance5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: FL Watch: 1983 TT DateJust Posts: 182	Looks new!

29 April 2014, 03:26 AM	#10
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	very well done , result looks great

3 May 2014, 07:34 AM	#11
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13 May 2014, 07:03 PM	#15
syahrul Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: syahrul Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: Rolex 1501 & 16613 Posts: 17	In my case i used sandpaper (the finest is 2000) and then polishing it using Autosol for final touch..your watch will look like new again..

14 May 2014, 12:55 AM	#16
bde "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Brad Location: Indiana Watch: -aholics anonymous Posts: 1,589	Nice work Martin!

9 July 2014, 12:22 PM	#17
RolexJNJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: Chicago Posts: 5,036	Scotch-Brite does work wonders! Such a simple trick for amazing results!

10 July 2014, 12:04 PM	#20
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,157	great stuff __________________ watches many

10 July 2014, 12:56 PM	#21
ignaciogn3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: uruguay Posts: 6	Great, congrats! Enviado desde mi GT-I9082L usando Tapatalk 2

10 July 2014, 02:19 PM	#22
Alfredo. "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Margaritaville Posts: 3,639	Wow, Huge change! Thanks for sharing the pics! __________________ After reading all posts, I agree with Adam!

15 October 2014, 10:38 PM	#23
handsfull "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: J Location: The great Midwest Watch: youlookinat? Posts: 2,369	Bergeon sanding blocks work well on the newer models....but they're pricey. Here's a link for an alternative. http://www.amazon.com/Sandflex-Tool-...EE3Z9P6EC00V5E

25 January 2015, 10:51 PM	#25
MitchSteel "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: MDangerSteel Location: Canada Watch: Vintage Rolex Posts: 2,301	After the Scotchbrite, I usually do a quick once over with Cape Cod cloth, just to give it some sparkle.Works a charm Great exfoliant too __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons Probability of survival is inversely proportional to the angle of arrival---Capt. Rage Don't believe anything in aviation, 'till V1---Mitch Danger Steel

29 January 2015, 05:02 AM	#26
Sub*Man "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Charlotte, NC Watch: The HYPED ones Posts: 682	Fellow Rolex enthusiasts - do the Scotchbrite pads or Cape Cods pad actually remove a thin layer of the metal in the polishing process as would happen in a regular servicing polishing? Thx in advance.

4 February 2015, 10:11 AM	#30
RazorD "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: David Location: New England Posts: 1,888	Has anyone tried the scotchbrite type attachments with a rotary tool (dremel)?

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