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LC23 · 4 May 2021, 06:00 AM

Wish me luck

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gastown604 · 4 May 2021, 06:01 AM

Please no...

Gab27 · 4 May 2021, 06:07 AM

FWIW, prior to using it on a Rolex, I strongly recommend consideration of playing around with it a bit on a cheaper watch or at least starting on an inconspicuous surface or a link that you can easily swap out should you not like the results.

Also FWIW, I purchased a Sunshine Cloth based on advice here and IMHO it finishes better than a Cape Cod.

ArtNouveau · 4 May 2021, 06:29 AM

Just make sure you mask off the brushed parts.

Orangeface · 4 May 2021, 06:33 AM

Photos of your results, please.

Nikrnic · 4 May 2021, 06:55 AM

I've used it, just stay on the polished surfaces. Sunshine cloth seemed to work better for me. Of course, never make it a habit. I've done it only a couple times.

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joli160 · 4 May 2021, 07:59 AM

That will work just fine.

HogwldFLTR · 4 May 2021, 08:07 AM

I've used CapeCod on a number of occasions; use it carefully, lightly, and infrequently and you'll do OK.

LC23 · 4 May 2021, 08:08 AM

So one hour later...

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LC23 · 4 May 2021, 08:10 AM

Here's the outcome

It's not as perfect as the picture shows esp eith the shine. The camera doesn't pick up the hair line scratches. But I picked this up used and it had two major slashes on second and third link. With Scotch bright on the polished part and CC on the polished. It took it out. But I get why people say stay away cause in certain lighting u get the hair line scratches. In conclusion. Buy brand new LOL

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faaaaaaaasterrrrr · 4 May 2021, 08:12 AM

Looks good to me!

173rdabn · 4 May 2021, 08:16 AM

If you're careful, it works quite well on polished surfaces.

LC23 · 4 May 2021, 08:19 AM

I get why there's people that says to stay away due to CC making hair thin scratches in certain lightning conditions. I wouldn't Polish again as all war wounds will be made by me moving forward. Hope it helped others!

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GMT Aviator · 4 May 2021, 08:46 AM

I use cc to get rid of those particularly annoying scratches that just stand out. Touch up basically. Works fine.

The rest can be sorted come service time with RSC.

Pauln · 4 May 2021, 08:48 AM

Good job.

AJMarcus · 4 May 2021, 09:31 PM

I wouldn’t make it a regular routine.

padi56 · 4 May 2021, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by LC23

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Take my advice the only time any Rolex watch needs any sort of polishing is at normal routine service only. The sure way to ruin any Rolex is wanting to polish every time you see the slightest scratch.

Amg7861 · 25 July 2021, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gab27

FWIW, prior to using it on a Rolex, I strongly recommend consideration of playing around with it a bit on a cheaper watch or at least starting on an inconspicuous surface or a link that you can easily swap out should you not like the results.

Also FWIW, I purchased a Sunshine Cloth based on advice here and IMHO it finishes better than a Cape Cod.

Hi Gab27,
Interesting point about this ‘Sunshine cloth’. Can you elaborate on why it “finishes better?” I’ve used cc before but never heard of the stuff you mention.
Thanks

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padi56 · 25 July 2021, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by LC23

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With todays mainly pampered Rolex watches the only time they need any polishing is at normal routine RSC service. Which now depending on use is around every 5-10 years, the sure way to ruin any Roex is wanting to polish every time you see the slightest scratch.

77T · 25 July 2021, 08:45 PM

Agree Peter, if owners went to this method each time they had a rub or swirl or scratch, they could eventually make mistakes that are worse than the inevitable dings that life gives us.

Since this thread was first done in May of this year, I’m sure the OP has collected new scratches.

The new question about another Sunshine polishing cloth that mimics Cape Cod polishing cloths may be worth more discussion but all the people should be wary of their own skills first.

It deserves mentioning that OP said he isn’t planning on doing this over and over again. And I think readers should realize you can’t keep doing the DIY polishing exercises without the risk of a mistake causing poor results no matter the brand of cloth you choose.

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Onequik135i · 25 July 2021, 09:37 PM

Good job, came out very nice.

Goin2drt · 25 July 2021, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ArtNouveau

Just make sure you mask off the brushed parts.

As long as you do this it will turn out great.

brandrea · 25 July 2021, 09:40 PM

To each their own

looks good OP

TswaneNguni · 25 July 2021, 11:19 PM

Works better on polished gold than polished ss .

1995akcoop · 25 July 2021, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amg7861

Hi Gab27,
Interesting point about this ‘Sunshine cloth’. Can you elaborate on why it “finishes better?” I’ve used cc before but never heard of the stuff you mention.
Thanks

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Sunshine is amazing! Ordered my on Amazon. I don’t know much about it but it brought my DD back too life. I too was unfamiliar with it but It was highly recommended by forum members.

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Gab27 · 26 July 2021, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amg7861

Hi Gab27,
Interesting point about this ‘Sunshine cloth’. Can you elaborate on why it “finishes better?” I’ve used cc before but never heard of the stuff you mention.
Thanks

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I can't tell you the specifics of the chemistry, but a few members here highly recommended it and showed pictures of results. Cape Cods seem to sometimes leave slightly hazy finishes that you really have to work at to get rid of, whereas I am finding the Sunshine Cloth brings a fine finish with less effort and a bit less mess. I've been using it a lot on various finishes and I am extremely satisfied with it.

Annan · 26 July 2021, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

Works better on polished gold than polished ss .

This has been my experience too.

Amg7861 · 3 August 2021, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1995akcoop

Sunshine is amazing! Ordered my on Amazon. I don’t know much about it but it brought my DD back too life. I too was unfamiliar with it but It was highly recommended by forum members.

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Thanks for the fb.

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Amg7861 · 3 August 2021, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gab27

I can't tell you the specifics of the chemistry, but a few members here highly recommended it and showed pictures of results. Cape Cods seem to sometimes leave slightly hazy finishes that you really have to work at to get rid of, whereas I am finding the Sunshine Cloth brings a fine finish with less effort and a bit less mess. I've been using it a lot on various finishes and I am extremely satisfied with it.

Will defo order some, thanks for the update.

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CharlesN · 3 August 2021, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by LC23

Wish me luck

The best luck I can send is thet the cape cod pouch is empty !

DON'T DO IT !

4 May 2021, 06:00 AM	#1
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4 May 2021, 07:59 AM	#7
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,355	That will work just fine. __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

4 May 2021, 08:07 AM	#8
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	I've used CapeCod on a number of occasions; use it carefully, lightly, and infrequently and you'll do OK. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

4 May 2021, 08:08 AM	#9
LC23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Up Up North Posts: 615	So one hour later... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ~I tell everyone I donate most of my savings to non profit~

4 May 2021, 08:10 AM	#10
LC23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Up Up North Posts: 615	Here's the outcome It's not as perfect as the picture shows esp eith the shine. The camera doesn't pick up the hair line scratches. But I picked this up used and it had two major slashes on second and third link. With Scotch bright on the polished part and CC on the polished. It took it out. But I get why people say stay away cause in certain lighting u get the hair line scratches. In conclusion. Buy brand new LOL Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ~I tell everyone I donate most of my savings to non profit~

4 May 2021, 06:01 AM	#2
gastown604 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Canada Posts: 82	Please no...

4 May 2021, 06:07 AM	#3
Gab27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: MD/NC Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,591	FWIW, prior to using it on a Rolex, I strongly recommend consideration of playing around with it a bit on a cheaper watch or at least starting on an inconspicuous surface or a link that you can easily swap out should you not like the results. Also FWIW, I purchased a Sunshine Cloth based on advice here and IMHO it finishes better than a Cape Cod.

4 May 2021, 06:29 AM	#4
ArtNouveau 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NWA, USA Watch: BLRO/Daytona/OP41s Posts: 4,964	Just make sure you mask off the brushed parts.

4 May 2021, 06:33 AM	#5
Orangeface "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: SoCal Watch: No-Date Sub Posts: 249	Photos of your results, please.

4 May 2021, 06:55 AM	#6
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,160	I've used it, just stay on the polished surfaces. Sunshine cloth seemed to work better for me. Of course, never make it a habit. I've done it only a couple times. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

4 May 2021, 08:12 AM	#11
faaaaaaaasterrrrr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: United States Watch: Another One? Posts: 246	Looks good to me!

4 May 2021, 08:16 AM	#12
173rdabn 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: George Location: Cape Cod Watch: 216570 Explorer II Posts: 2,317	If you're careful, it works quite well on polished surfaces.

4 May 2021, 08:19 AM	#13
LC23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Up Up North Posts: 615	I get why there's people that says to stay away due to CC making hair thin scratches in certain lightning conditions. I wouldn't Polish again as all war wounds will be made by me moving forward. Hope it helped others! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ~I tell everyone I donate most of my savings to non profit~

4 May 2021, 08:46 AM	#14
GMT Aviator 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 3,276	I use cc to get rid of those particularly annoying scratches that just stand out. Touch up basically. Works fine. The rest can be sorted come service time with RSC.

4 May 2021, 08:48 AM	#15
Pauln "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Paul Location: Colorado Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,543	Good job.

4 May 2021, 09:31 PM	#16
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,205	I wouldn’t make it a regular routine.

25 July 2021, 08:45 PM	#20
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,725	Agree Peter, if owners went to this method each time they had a rub or swirl or scratch, they could eventually make mistakes that are worse than the inevitable dings that life gives us. Since this thread was first done in May of this year, I’m sure the OP has collected new scratches. The new question about another Sunshine polishing cloth that mimics Cape Cod polishing cloths may be worth more discussion but all the people should be wary of their own skills first. It deserves mentioning that OP said he isn’t planning on doing this over and over again. And I think readers should realize you can’t keep doing the DIY polishing exercises without the risk of a mistake causing poor results no matter the brand of cloth you choose. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

25 July 2021, 09:37 PM	#21
Onequik135i "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,421	Good job, came out very nice. __________________ 126710BLRO-0001 / 116610LV / 116613LB / Silver Snoopy / PAM24 / PAM111

25 July 2021, 09:40 PM	#23
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,696	To each their own looks good OP

25 July 2021, 11:19 PM	#24
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,608	Works better on polished gold than polished ss .

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