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snoware · 29 March 2020, 09:46 AM

Hi all,

I used some cape cod on my watches the other day. First I used it on a cheaper 316L (i think?) steel watch and moved to my Rolex clasp - shiny sides after I was quite steady.

Now I’m noticing very fine hairline scratches on my RO that I can’t seem to find on my cheaper watch.

Can this be due to metal hardness? Did I use too much pressure? Any ideas to get them out?

Thanks for all pointers.

Love this forum!

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Bigblu10 · 29 March 2020, 12:02 PM

Yes, there are examples here on the forum that the Cape Cod cloths can cause fine hairline scratches. Other than a refinish job from RSC which should be the only time a watch is polished, you can try to source a tube of German made Simichrome metal polish. This may remove the hairlines caused by the Cape Cod. I have used it for a variety of uses and different metals and it is perhaps the best stuff I have used.

SearChart · 29 March 2020, 05:43 PM

Yes it can cause that and only a proper polishing can get rid of it.

virus · 30 March 2020, 05:15 PM

Yes, cape cod will leave a very slight hairline on the case. But its not very obvious until you take a closer look at it.

ellajackson · 31 March 2020, 03:30 AM

yes it is possible by metal hardness

214270Explorer · 31 March 2020, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SearChart

Yes it can cause that and only a proper polishing can get rid of it.

That says it all.

Nothing else will duplicate the good old Rolex burnishing process.

SpicyMikey · 31 March 2020, 10:18 PM

Hmm, I use the Cape Cod polishing kit and it seems to work really well for me with my gold watches and jewelry. I don't really see any micro scratches visible with the naked eye. Of course if you look at it under a loop I suspect you will see something. But that really isn't relevant is it?

The only thing I want to say is to be sure you are not just using the pre soaked polishing cloths. Those are indeed meant to be a bit abrasive so as to remove the scratches you created from wearing it. Once that step is complete then You need to buff Polish the gold surfaces with a soft cloth to get the final polished finish

Mike

29 March 2020, 09:46 AM	#1
snoware "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Nautilus Hunt Location: New York Watch: SD 126600 Posts: 46	Is Cape Cod causing hairline scratches?? Hi all, I used some cape cod on my watches the other day. First I used it on a cheaper 316L (i think?) steel watch and moved to my Rolex clasp - shiny sides after I was quite steady. Now I’m noticing very fine hairline scratches on my RO that I can’t seem to find on my cheaper watch. Can this be due to metal hardness? Did I use too much pressure? Any ideas to get them out? Thanks for all pointers. Love this forum! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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29 March 2020, 12:02 PM	#2
Bigblu10 Banned Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Jaime Location: Here Posts: 5,606	Yes, there are examples here on the forum that the Cape Cod cloths can cause fine hairline scratches. Other than a refinish job from RSC which should be the only time a watch is polished, you can try to source a tube of German made Simichrome metal polish. This may remove the hairlines caused by the Cape Cod. I have used it for a variety of uses and different metals and it is perhaps the best stuff I have used.

30 March 2020, 05:15 PM	#4
virus "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 16	Yes, cape cod will leave a very slight hairline on the case. But its not very obvious until you take a closer look at it.

31 March 2020, 03:30 AM	#5
ellajackson "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Anchorage Posts: 11	yes it is possible by metal hardness

31 March 2020, 10:18 PM	#7
SpicyMikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Mike Location: Orlando, FL, USA Watch: SkyDweller 326933 Posts: 222	Hmm, I use the Cape Cod polishing kit and it seems to work really well for me with my gold watches and jewelry. I don't really see any micro scratches visible with the naked eye. Of course if you look at it under a loop I suspect you will see something. But that really isn't relevant is it? The only thing I want to say is to be sure you are not just using the pre soaked polishing cloths. Those are indeed meant to be a bit abrasive so as to remove the scratches you created from wearing it. Once that step is complete then You need to buff Polish the gold surfaces with a soft cloth to get the final polished finish Mike

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