Polish Question

[R G]

Hello,

I had managed to mark the side of the case of my DJ41 where I used to rest it on its side on the table.

I bought some cape cod and used as instructed and the scratches came out entirely, which is great.

Whilst doing this however, I managed to slightly polish a corner of the underneath of the watch (not that you can see it in this photo).

Yes I know no one is going to see it, but if I wanted to brush or ‘un-polish’ the area - as shown with the red arrow, what product would I use please?

[smh223]

This subject has been discussed many times over the years, but all efforts to polish or correct mispolishes and the like must be avoided at all costs. Even the Rolex Service Centers are notoriously bad at this. My advice is to leave it alone and never use the cape cod again. You can never regain the magic of a brand new watch with a polish job, nor should you try to in my view.

[R G]

Originally Posted by smh223

This subject has been discussed many times over the years, but all efforts to polish or correct mispolishes and the like must be avoided at all costs. Even the Rolex Service Centers are notoriously bad at this. My advice is to leave it alone and never use the cape cod again. You can never regain the magic of a brand new watch with a polish job, nor should you try to in my view.

Yes, I've read the posts over the years, and glossed over and moved on. I'm not typically a polisher. I know that sounds ridiculous given my post, but as an example, even when my other references go to RSC for service, I'll be asking them to leave the polishing as I don't think it's needed.

With my DJ41, I had it for a very short period of time and the scratches it had on it's side were very faint. Because the watch was so new, and mint everywhere else, I decided to spend, literally 3 mins, rubbing, with my finger tip and the cloth and ended up with a perfect finish with very little effort.

As a down side, I overlooked the underside and I went over literally by a couple of mm, just on the lip where it meets the side of the watch.

I don't disagree, generally, with what you're saying, but I'm going to make an exception in this case.

Can anyone advise?

[joli160]

Glass fibre scratch pen from Bergeon

[R G]

Originally Posted by joli160

Glass fibre scratch pen from Bergeon

Great, thank you. Any particular grade?

[padi56]

Originally Posted by R G

Great, thank you. Any particular grade?

Take my advice leave all polishing to normal routine service only,the sure way to ruin any Rolex is wanting to polish every time you see the slightest mark or scratch.

[R G]

Originally Posted by padi56

Take my advice leave all polishing to normal routine service only,the sure way to ruin any Rolex is wanting to polish every time you see the slightest mark or scratch.

Yep thanks, understood, agree, but did you not see the response I gave the other person who said similar to you?

[Fat_ninja]

I’d leave it alone...

[dan993]

I've bought one of the Bergeon pens and they do work great. I know you've replied to other people who have said leave it alone, but if it's on the underside I would truly leave it and I have used my pen a number of times on the clasp etc.

[Tools]

I always have a fibre brush pencil around for those tiny touches.

[R G]

Originally Posted by dan993

I've bought one of the Bergeon pens and they do work great. I know you've replied to other people who have said leave it alone, but if it's on the underside I would truly leave it and I have used my pen a number of times on the clasp etc.

Originally Posted by Tools

I always have a fibre brush pencil around for those tiny touches.

Thank you.

[deepseacarmel]

Leave it alone.
You made the first mistake of polishing and this resulted mis-polishing a brushed area.
I had this same neurosis with my watch but for some reason not with my leather bags.
Treat the watch like a leather bag. I gets better with the natural "polishing" of time.

[smh223]

The shine from the cap cod on the underside will simply fade with wear. The new scratches you make with the pen will not blend well with the natural finish. Unfortunately, you cannot correct your first mistake.


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[R G]

Originally Posted by smh223

The shine from the cap cod on the underside will simply fade with wear.


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That's interesting if that's the case.

[77T]

The answer is this...



Plus years of training and experience to properly strip down your watch to a bare midcase.

And then lap the entire underside to proper standards.


I know you won’t be dissuaded by my post, but I suspect you’ll be disappointed by your results using a scratch pen. Good luck on your efforts.


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[othertbone]

Originally Posted by padi56

Take my advice leave all polishing to normal routine service only,the sure way to ruin any Rolex is wanting to polish every time you see the slightest mark or scratch.

This

Two wrongs won't make a right

[Chadridv]

Originally Posted by padi56

Take my advice leave all polishing to normal routine service only,the sure way to ruin any Rolex is wanting to polish every time you see the slightest mark or scratch.

Also a sure way to ruin the enjoyment of a watch!

That said do what makes you happy. If you can learn to live with it, I would. You'll have a much better experience with your watch down the road.

btw - I can't see the scratch from your photo.

[R G]

Originally Posted by 77T

The answer is this...



Plus years of training and experience to properly strip down your watch to a bare midcase.

And then lap the entire underside to proper standards.


I know you won’t be dissuaded by my post, but I suspect you’ll be disappointed by your results using a scratch pen. Good luck on your efforts.


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Haha that’s pretty full on.

[R G]

Originally Posted by Chadridv

Also a sure way to ruin the enjoyment of a watch!



That said do what makes you happy. If you can learn to live with it, I would. You'll have a much better experience with your watch down the road.



btw - I can't see the scratch from your photo.

Nope, you won’t, as there is no scratch there.

It’s a ‘sheen’ that I’ve left on the edge of the underside.



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[Butchh]

Oh, my bad...thought I was going to learn something about Poland...

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by 77T

The answer is this...



Plus years of training and experience to properly strip down your watch to a bare midcase.

And then lap the entire underside to proper standards.


I know you won’t be dissuaded by my post, but I suspect you’ll be disappointed by your results using a scratch pen. Good luck on your efforts.


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They don't lap the underside at all.
The case is secured on a 'claw' on the polishing machine or a lathe to make it turn, then a coarse brushing 'block'/rubber is held against it when the case is turning. This creates a perfect factory finish (unless scratches are too deep) without any rounding of edges.

[R G]

To everyone that posted, thank you.

I pulled my DJ41 out tonight and as I haven’t worn it for a while.

It took me a little while to find the small area that had a slight ‘sheen’ to it underneath the watch.

Taking in to account your responses, and looking at the patch of slight sheen on the watch, I just cannot justify trying to create a similar finish to before.

Not only would you not really even see the sheen patch, but also I would actually be defacing it to get a similar finish as before and it’s just too invasive for mark i’m referring to - I couldn’t even pick it up on camera to post.

Thanks

[77T]

Originally Posted by SearChart

They don't lap the underside at all.

The case is secured on a 'claw' on the polishing machine or a lathe to make it turn, then a coarse brushing 'block'/rubber is held against it when the case is turning. This creates a perfect factory finish (unless scratches are too deep) without any rounding of edges.

Thank Bas - I had my lap confused with my claw

So the finish would be “radial” and nonlinear?


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[Ssunnylee24]

troll

[R G]

Originally Posted by Ssunnylee24

troll

Who?!

Strange.

[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by R G

Who?!

Strange.

Says the guy with less post and joined later than u.... strange indeed

[R G]

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

Says the guy with less post and joined later than u.... strange indeed

Oh, right, so it’s definitely aimed at me then!

I have no idea what part of my post makes it troll-like? Perhaps because I’ve said I’d do something, asked for opinions, and then decided against what I had initially intended on doing.

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by 77T

Thank Bas - I had my lap confused with my claw

So the finish would be “radial” and nonlinear?


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Correct

[RJRJRJ]

Looks like a job for the jooltool.

[77T]

Originally Posted by R G

I have no idea what part of my post makes it troll-like? Perhaps because I’ve said I’d do something, asked for opinions, and then decided against what I had initially intended on doing.

I wouldn’t say you were trolling in post 1.

Not in the sense of purposely posting something in order to get a rise out of other TRFers.

But the polish/no-polish topic is easily stirred up in what seems the never-ending trend of pretextual posts. Some might see replies to other’s opinions as “chumming” the water to get more activity churned up.

In the end the topic is now moot - except for a beneficial comment: tape off brushed areas of the case or bracelet before “CapeCodding” a polished section.





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