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Lolay · 12 October 2010, 12:43 AM

As some of you might know, I recently acquired a 1500 with an acrylic crystal. The entire watch looked brand new the day I bought it, but that same night as I was wiping the crystal, I noticed the 'hairline' scratches increased. Then, I realized that I had to find a way to 'manage' these mini scratches...

Today, I couldn't stand the small scratches anymore (plus, other deeper scratches from "mini-bangs" against a wall and a fan). I've always wondered if Cape Cod polishing cloth would help so...

I went ahead and used the small cloth (microfiber/lint free?) that came with my prescription glasses (with Cape Code residue on it) that I used to polish the sides of my oyster links as well as other polished parts with, and just went at-it on the acrylic crystal for a few minutes

.

To my surprise, it look off about 90% of the hairline scratches and now I don't see any scratches further than 6 inches from my face!!!

(Sorry, I forgot to take "before" pictures, but I can take a fews "after" to show you...

I love Cape Cod, I love small clothes that comes with your prescription glasses, NOW, I love acrylic crystals. I am a happy camper!!!

Cliff notes ---- I used a small cloth (lint free/microfiber?) with some Cape Code residue on it to remove small scratches on my 1500's acrylic crystal. It works (for me) !!!

***I am not an expert in watch repair (obviously haha), got really lucky with this experiment and don't know if this will work on all acrylic crystals, but it might help so...approach at YOUR OWN RISK and good luck!

Please share your experience in hand-polishing your acrylic crystal!

Clay · 12 October 2010, 12:51 AM

I use POLYWATCH......And toilet paper...Works a charm....

kyle L · 12 October 2010, 12:52 AM

I use toothpaste, works pretty well! I want to go try out polywatch though.

Lolay · 12 October 2010, 01:08 AM

I've heard about the toothpaste idea, but didn't want to get too messy...

I was about to buy Polywatch as well, but I couldn't wait and thought I'd try this. Yes...I know, I know...what a risk taker I am!

(plus, if this didn't work, I could always have Polywatch rescue me!!)

So far, what has worked for some:
1. Toothpaste
2. Polywatch
3. Soft cloth (lint free/microfiber?) WITH Cape Cod polishing cloth residue (NOT Cape Code DIRECTLY on the crystal...I haven't tried that yet!

)

kyle L · 12 October 2010, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lolay

I've heard about the toothpaste idea, but didn't want to get too messy...

I was about to buy Polywatch as well, but I couldn't wait and thought I'd try this. Yes...I know, I know...what a risk taker I am!

(plus, if this didn't work, I could always have Polywatch rescue me!!)

So far, what has worked for some:
1. Toothpaste
2. Polywatch
3. Soft cloth (lint free/microfiber?) WITH Cape Cod polishing cloth residue (NOT Cape Code DIRECTLY on the crystal...I haven't tried that yet!

)

Oh yeah, I have used cape cod straight on the crystal with a soft cloth as well in the past, I think it worked.

Which reminds me, I have to go buy some more Cape Cod clothes.

zak98 · 12 October 2010, 01:15 AM

great info.. thanks.. i have used polywatch in the past. works great as others have stated.

padi56 · 12 October 2010, 01:22 AM

As others have stated Polywatch works fine and Autosolve metal polish in a tube if scratches are deep.

hhh007 · 12 October 2010, 01:45 AM

Yes, there are many good paste and liquid products for polishing out light scratches and blemishes from acrylic crystals. A few very good products I've used are Meguiar's plastic polish, Novus (makes 3 different grades, #1, #2, #3) and also Flitz paste polish works very well on acrylic as well as all other polished surfaces on your watch. I would just make sure whatever you use does not contain acids or alcohol. Any scratches that won't catch your fingernail can usually be completely removed using a good plastic cleaner/polish by hand.

rfknauss · 12 October 2010, 03:09 AM

I use Polywatch ..... it works great!

gr8sw · 12 October 2010, 04:19 AM

+1 for PolyWatch... a $5 tube lasts me forever and works magic...

Peter

Jocke · 12 October 2010, 04:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyle L

I use toothpaste, works pretty well! I want to go try out polywatch though.

Do you use Polywatch to your teeth?

I've heard JJ do.

dhh · 12 October 2010, 04:32 AM

I use tooth paste or polywatch rubbed on crystal with my thumb. Polywatch gets the nod for a finer polish but toothpaste is a strong #2

Jocke · 12 October 2010, 04:32 AM

I have something called Crystal Clear that works like a charm.

Notice the watch is running when I do the work and it was around 10 minutes in total.

kyle L · 12 October 2010, 04:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

Do you use Polywatch to your teeth?

I've heard JJ do.

nyyankees · 12 October 2010, 05:29 AM

Brasso works like a charm for me!

Wildwing · 12 October 2010, 01:32 PM

Brasso for me too, although Simachrome metal polish also works great. Brasso is much easier to find though.

Submarino · 12 October 2010, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

I have something called Crystal Clear that works like a charm.

Notice the watch is running when I do the work and it was around 10 minutes in total.

Great job! Nice finish! I've used Brasso before and works great.

davestan · 12 October 2010, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

Do you use Polywatch to your teeth?

No but my watch crystal is cavity free

Shade · 12 October 2010, 03:59 PM

Jocke: That's awesome. But I noticed that there's a slight variation on the crystal, the letter PE on the perPEtual seems disoriented, was it due to the fact the scratch was extremely deep and you polished out alot?

jwalther · 12 October 2010, 08:04 PM

Polywatch.

Before:

After

12 October 2010, 01:08 AM	#4
Lolay "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Sean Location: Taiwan Watch: Rolex-AP-Omega Posts: 119	I've heard about the toothpaste idea, but didn't want to get too messy... I was about to buy Polywatch as well, but I couldn't wait and thought I'd try this. Yes...I know, I know...what a risk taker I am! (plus, if this didn't work, I could always have Polywatch rescue me!!) So far, what has worked for some: 1. Toothpaste 2. Polywatch 3. Soft cloth (lint free/microfiber?) WITH Cape Cod polishing cloth residue (NOT Cape Code DIRECTLY on the crystal...I haven't tried that yet!)

12 October 2010, 01:15 AM	#6
zak98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: TN Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,166	great info.. thanks.. i have used polywatch in the past. works great as others have stated. __________________ Z- Submariner; P- Airking; R- DateJust; M- GMTII; C0 - Milgauss GV Breitling SuperOcean Heritage 46 Omega Speedmaster Racing Panerai PAM390

12 October 2010, 01:22 AM	#7
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,331	As others have stated Polywatch works fine and Autosolve metal polish in a tube if scratches are deep. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

12 October 2010, 01:45 AM	#8
hhh007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Howard Location: Midwest Watch: 18078 Posts: 604	Yes, there are many good paste and liquid products for polishing out light scratches and blemishes from acrylic crystals. A few very good products I've used are Meguiar's plastic polish, Novus (makes 3 different grades, #1, #2, #3) and also Flitz paste polish works very well on acrylic as well as all other polished surfaces on your watch. I would just make sure whatever you use does not contain acids or alcohol. Any scratches that won't catch your fingernail can usually be completely removed using a good plastic cleaner/polish by hand. __________________ Day-Date Bark Finish 18078, TT Datejust Turn-O-Graph Oysterquartz 17013 Explorer I 114270

12 October 2010, 03:09 AM	#9
rfknauss 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,494	I use Polywatch ..... it works great! __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

12 October 2010, 12:43 AM	#1
Lolay "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Sean Location: Taiwan Watch: Rolex-AP-Omega Posts: 119	Polishing acrylic crystal by hand =) As some of you might know, I recently acquired a 1500 with an acrylic crystal. The entire watch looked brand new the day I bought it, but that same night as I was wiping the crystal, I noticed the 'hairline' scratches increased. Then, I realized that I had to find a way to 'manage' these mini scratches... Today, I couldn't stand the small scratches anymore (plus, other deeper scratches from "mini-bangs" against a wall and a fan). I've always wondered if Cape Cod polishing cloth would help so... I went ahead and used the small cloth (microfiber/lint free?) that came with my prescription glasses (with Cape Code residue on it) that I used to polish the sides of my oyster links as well as other polished parts with, and just went at-it on the acrylic crystal for a few minutes. To my surprise, it look off about 90% of the hairline scratches and now I don't see any scratches further than 6 inches from my face!!! (Sorry, I forgot to take "before" pictures, but I can take a fews "after" to show you... I love Cape Cod, I love small clothes that comes with your prescription glasses, NOW, I love acrylic crystals. I am a happy camper!!! Cliff notes ---- I used a small cloth (lint free/microfiber?) with some Cape Code residue on it to remove small scratches on my 1500's acrylic crystal. It works (for me) !!! ***I am not an expert in watch repair (obviously haha), got really lucky with this experiment and don't know if this will work on all acrylic crystals, but it might help so...approach at YOUR OWN RISK and good luck! Please share your experience in hand-polishing your acrylic crystal!

12 October 2010, 12:51 AM	#2
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	I use POLYWATCH......And toilet paper...Works a charm....

12 October 2010, 12:52 AM	#3
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	I use toothpaste, works pretty well! I want to go try out polywatch though.

12 October 2010, 04:19 AM	#10
gr8sw "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Peter Location: PHX Watch: '82 & '84 5513 Posts: 63	+1 for PolyWatch... a $5 tube lasts me forever and works magic... Peter

12 October 2010, 04:32 AM	#12
dhh "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NE Posts: 421	I use tooth paste or polywatch rubbed on crystal with my thumb. Polywatch gets the nod for a finer polish but toothpaste is a strong #2

12 October 2010, 04:32 AM	#13
Jocke 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,517	I have something called Crystal Clear that works like a charm. Notice the watch is running when I do the work and it was around 10 minutes in total. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

12 October 2010, 05:29 AM	#15
nyyankees "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southeastern PA Watch: 1216610 Posts: 2,131	Brasso works like a charm for me!

12 October 2010, 01:32 PM	#16
Wildwing "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 593	Brasso for me too, although Simachrome metal polish also works great. Brasso is much easier to find though.

12 October 2010, 03:59 PM	#19
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	Jocke: That's awesome. But I noticed that there's a slight variation on the crystal, the letter PE on the perPEtual seems disoriented, was it due to the fact the scratch was extremely deep and you polished out alot? __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

12 October 2010, 08:04 PM	#20
jwalther "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lexington Posts: 459	Polywatch. Before: After __________________ Grand Seiko SBGR051

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