The Rolex Forums   The Rolex Watch

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX


Go Back   Rolex Forums - Rolex Watch Forum > Rolex & Tudor Watch Topics > Vintage Rolex Discussion

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 18 September 2015, 12:09 PM   #1
jfmiii
"TRF" Member
 
jfmiii's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Chicago
Watch: 16750/16800/126710
Posts: 1,400
Will toothpaste remove this scratch?

between the 10 and 11 o'clock marker. or should i order some polywatch?
Attached Images
File Type: jpg $_57 (2).jpg (76.5 KB, 418 views)
jfmiii is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 18 September 2015, 12:22 PM   #2
nsumner
"TRF" Member
 
nsumner's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Real Name: Nathaniel
Location: Wisconsin
Watch: 5513
Posts: 1,991
Probably will but order some anyway, it's good stuff to have around
nsumner is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 18 September 2015, 12:23 PM   #3
sutats
"TRF" Member
 
sutats's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: London
Posts: 1,223
Probably with a whole lot of TLC and elbow grease.
__________________
There's no such thing as a Submariner No Date, it's simply Submariner.
You don't call a Porsche 911 Turbo, a Porsche 911 Turbo No S.
www.instagram.com/sutatshorology
Post Your Rolex/Tudor Watch Weight (PYRTWW)
sutats is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 18 September 2015, 12:34 PM   #4
jfmiii
"TRF" Member
 
jfmiii's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Chicago
Watch: 16750/16800/126710
Posts: 1,400
Quote:
Originally Posted by nsumner View Post
Probably will but order some anyway, it's good stuff to have around
i receive the watch tomorrow and dont want to be looking at the scratch all weekend haha. i am over the moon about this watch. but some polywatch is prob a good thing to have for my plexis. im just hoping toothpaste will do the trick when i get the watch tomorrow!
jfmiii is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 18 September 2015, 12:35 PM   #5
Kingface66
2024 Pledge Member
 
Kingface66's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: The Empire State
Watch: 1966 Rolex 5513
Posts: 3,414
Maybe it's sacrilege to suggest this, but I've found that Crest (or the original Colgate) works better than Polywatch. It's got a higher viscosity and seems to have more grit.
Kingface66 is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 18 September 2015, 12:37 PM   #6
jfmiii
"TRF" Member
 
jfmiii's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Chicago
Watch: 16750/16800/126710
Posts: 1,400
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kingface66 View Post
Maybe it's sacrilege to suggest this, but I've found that Crest (or the original Colgate) works better than Polywatch. It's got a higher viscosity and seems to have more grit.
any tips form a toothpaste expert?
jfmiii is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 18 September 2015, 12:47 PM   #7
springer
2024 Pledge Member
 
springer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Real Name: jP
Location: Texas
Watch: GMT-MASTER
Posts: 17,194
Quote:
Originally Posted by jfmiii View Post
any tips form a toothpaste expert?
Yes it works great on my teeth!!!!!!!!!! Go buy some headlight polish or a finishing polish for automobile paint. I use both but lately I've been using the headlight polish and found it is a good starter. normally, this is all you need. You can also use swirl and scratch remover which seems to work very well also. When done, put up the polish and go brush your teeth.....with the toothpaste!! Good luck and talk to you soon.
__________________
Member of NAWCC since 1990.

INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP
Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.
springer is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 18 September 2015, 12:51 PM   #8
jfmiii
"TRF" Member
 
jfmiii's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Chicago
Watch: 16750/16800/126710
Posts: 1,400
Quote:
Originally Posted by springer View Post
Yes it works great on my teeth!!!!!!!!!! Go buy some headlight polish or a finishing polish for automobile paint. I use both but lately I've been using the headlight polish and found it is a good starter. normally, this is all you need. You can also use swirl and scratch remover which seems to work very well also. When done, put up the polish and go brush your teeth.....with the toothpaste!! Good luck and talk to you soon.
thanks John!
jfmiii is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 18 September 2015, 02:48 PM   #9
Tools
TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron
 
Tools's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Real Name: Larry
Location: Mojave Desert
Watch: GMT's
Posts: 43,039
Plexi or plastic polish is found all over the place. Meguiars is popular brand..
__________________
(Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....)
NAWCC Member
Tools is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 18 September 2015, 05:37 PM   #10
RolexJNJ
"TRF" Member
 
RolexJNJ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Real Name: Joe
Location: Chicago
Posts: 5,036
Beautiful watch, congrats! Polywatch will definitely do the trick!!
RolexJNJ is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 18 September 2015, 05:43 PM   #11
Kevan
"TRF" Member
 
Kevan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: England/Dubai
Watch: the one on my arm.
Posts: 923
I use a gold cloth, slightly damp wrapped over a small steel rule and be gentle. The jewellers rouge is just enough...

Careful not to catch the bezel.

Nice nice watch.
Kevan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 18 September 2015, 06:37 PM   #12
1675-David
"TRF" Member
 
1675-David's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Stockholm
Posts: 6,010
I use chrome polish and it works beautifully, available at any petrol station or hard ware store, one tube will last you a lifetime!
1675-David is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 18 September 2015, 06:41 PM   #13
R.W.T.
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Central Texas
Posts: 1,973
Any good automotive clear coat polish will do the trick.

Use a VIVA paper towel.
R.W.T. is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 18 September 2015, 07:17 PM   #14
Mick P
Banned
 
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: UK / Spain
Watch: 39mm Explorer
Posts: 1,990
Chaps

If you have a watch worth thousands, why worry about ordering a small tube of Polywatch.

I scratched my plexi earlier in the year and the Polywatch restored it to as new within a minute.

Regards

Mick
Mick P is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 18 September 2015, 07:28 PM   #15
TimeToGo
2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: North Florida
Posts: 16,587
Between Polywatch and toothpaste, I would use...

Polydent!
TimeToGo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 18 September 2015, 07:29 PM   #16
brandrea
2024 Pledge Member
 
brandrea's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2013
Real Name: Brian (TBone)
Location: canada
Watch: es make me smile
Posts: 73,587
Beautiful GMT you have there. Poly watch is the definately the way to go
brandrea is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 18 September 2015, 09:57 PM   #17
linesiders
2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
 
linesiders's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: RedSox Nation
Watch: U Talkn Bout Wilis
Posts: 5,421
Maguires PlastX headlight cleaner works well
__________________
I'm a sailor peg. And I've lost my leg. Climbing up the top sails. I've lost my leg!
linesiders is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 18 September 2015, 11:20 PM   #18
harry in montreal
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Montreal
Watch: The Habs pick 1st!
Posts: 3,589
It's just a flesh wound!
harry in montreal is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 20 September 2015, 07:27 AM   #19
strafer_kid
"TRF" Member
 
strafer_kid's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Real Name: Kenny
Location: northern ireland
Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs
Posts: 5,127
Quote:
Originally Posted by brandrea View Post
Beautiful GMT you have there. Poly watch is the definately the way to go
Agree - very nice indeed!
strafer_kid is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 20 September 2015, 08:02 AM   #20
Loevhagen
"TRF" Member
 
Loevhagen's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2014
Location: The aperture
Posts: 4,906
y e s
Loevhagen is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 20 September 2015, 08:11 AM   #21
jfmiii
"TRF" Member
 
jfmiii's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Chicago
Watch: 16750/16800/126710
Posts: 1,400
thanks for the compliments everyone. the lume is a bit more yellow than in the first pic but i am in love with it. i sold a 16750 i had to a TRF member 2 years ago and immediately regretted it. i have spent about a year trying to find one that was nice enough and reasonably priced (that wasnt easy, prices on these have gone bonkers).
Attached Images
File Type: jpg IMG_0983.jpg (58.1 KB, 179 views)
File Type: jpg FullSizeRender (1).jpg (92.9 KB, 178 views)
jfmiii is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 20 September 2015, 09:07 AM   #22
mineral
"TRF" Member
 
mineral's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 3,670
Congrats and nice watch!
mineral is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 20 September 2015, 10:27 PM   #23
RC2
"TRF" Member
 
RC2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Real Name: Rich
Location: NC
Watch: Rolex 1675
Posts: 2,359
Poly watch. Got mine from Amazon. Great watch!
__________________
Rich

Member of Nylon Nation
Red Sox Nation
Instagram watchguy97
RC2 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

DavidSW Watches

Coronet

Takuya Watches

Bobs Watches

Asset Appeal

My Watch LLC

OCWatches


*Banners Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.





Copyright ©2004-2024, The Rolex Forums. All Rights Reserved.

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Rolex is a registered trademark of ROLEX USA. The Rolex Forums is not affiliated with ROLEX USA in any way.