Is Polywatch the BEST crystal polish?

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  • Опубликовано: 27 янв 2025

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  • @brianpercival1829
    @brianpercival1829 2 года назад +6

    Non of these will take out deep scratches. 2000 grit sandpaper to take out stubborn scratches. Then 5000 grit. A polishing wheel with polishing compund to take the surface down to the bottom of the slight sanding scratches. Then I use a jewelers rouge cloth to buff. Then the Polywatch for crystal clear new finish.

  • @chuckw4203
    @chuckw4203 2 года назад +3

    Plastx is the best bang for the buck....Thanks for the video!

    • @watchasilearn
      @watchasilearn  2 года назад +1

      You could be right Chuck. Thanks for watching and for the comment.

    • @sthildas4857
      @sthildas4857 Месяц назад

      Use a black sponge car pad, to remove fine scratches.
      Polywatch will have small abrasives included, that break down over time.

  • @4CX40000GM
    @4CX40000GM 2 года назад +1

    I agree with Walther, the Novus 3 step system gives great results.

    • @watchasilearn
      @watchasilearn  2 года назад +1

      Yes, I have also used the 3 step process....just not for watch crystals. My experience with Novus is what made me choose them for the challenge in the first place. Thanks for watching and for the comment.

  • @grahamcohen3850
    @grahamcohen3850 2 года назад +1

    Hey Mark. Another great video my friend. Love the comparrisons you did. I actually use maquires ultimate polish on my crystals and get great results. It's specifically designed to remove swirls marks from paint. However, I will agree with you that Polywatch does a great job and is a really great product. However, on a cost per oz basis it's a considerably higher priced product. Also depending on the condition of the crystal I get better results when using a buffing wheel on a low speed and finish off with a soft clean cotton buffing wheel. Just watch your speed and keep lost of polish on the crystal to prevent heat build up. For really deep scratches I use a combination of wet and dry emory paper starting at 1500 grit moving up to 5000 and use some water sprayed on with a misting nozzle.

    • @watchasilearn
      @watchasilearn  2 года назад +1

      Hey Graham, that's some Great information you shared. When I saw that Maguires made PlastX I didn't even think to try their car polish. I will definitely look into that in the future. Thanks so much for the great comment. You always leave such good information. Thanks for watching and thanks again for the comment!!

  • @albertomartin1214
    @albertomartin1214 2 года назад +1

    Great comparation.
    Very interesting

    • @watchasilearn
      @watchasilearn  2 года назад +1

      Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching and the comment!

  • @hughcolemanjr61
    @hughcolemanjr61 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for the demo. I use a 3M product that is designed for polishing cars. It has done a great job in the past on plastic. The PolyWatch must have a more aggressive abrasive in it. Of coarse you could always go with a finer sandpaper and take the 1500 scratches out making it easier to remove by hand. I use a wool polish wheel on a small bench grinder. BTW I am just starting on my journey down the watchmakers road. :)

    • @watchasilearn
      @watchasilearn  2 года назад +1

      Hi Hugh, thanks for watching and for the comment. Good luck on your journey, I hope you have as much fun as I am having!

  • @cherylmcguire7960
    @cherylmcguire7960 6 месяцев назад +3

    Very good video and you’re very honest so thank you so much

    • @watchasilearn
      @watchasilearn  6 месяцев назад

      Thanks so much for watching and for the nice comment!!

  • @billshuey7422
    @billshuey7422 Месяц назад

    I am watching this again and again, thinking about buying one again. Last time i opted for an automatic GS. I just started collecting Accutrons so maybe it is time for a Springdrive.

  • @munch9923
    @munch9923 2 года назад +1

    Polywatch seems pretty awesome, id love to see more testiing, and diff compounds on glass crystals too

    • @watchasilearn
      @watchasilearn  2 года назад +1

      Great suggestion! I just might have to do that.

  • @johnv6542
    @johnv6542 2 года назад +1

    Great information thanks for sharing 😊👍

    • @watchasilearn
      @watchasilearn  2 года назад +1

      My pleasure. Thanks for subscribing and commenting.

  • @robswinson4738
    @robswinson4738 3 месяца назад

    A good comparison, thank you.
    I do think the application cloth makes a difference too. The denser the better.

    • @watchasilearn
      @watchasilearn  3 месяца назад

      Totally agree! Thanks for watching!

  • @sthildas4857
    @sthildas4857 Месяц назад

    PlastX is great I use on headlights...with foam pads plus machine polisher.
    For glass use Ceriglass...we use a rotary machine with Rayon pads.
    Both can be used by hand.
    My icon shows scratches being taken out of paint.
    Thx for sharing your idea.

  • @walther9161
    @walther9161 2 года назад +1

    I’ve been using Novus from a vintage car dash lens repair. It’s amazing if you do all three steps.

    • @watchasilearn
      @watchasilearn  2 года назад +1

      Yes, I have much experience with Novus Polishes and have always been impressed. Thanks for the comment.

  • @robertp4067
    @robertp4067 2 года назад +2

    Have you tried Flitz? Works well on plastic and metal.

    • @watchasilearn
      @watchasilearn  2 года назад +1

      Hi Robert, I have used Flitz in the past but never on plastic. I’ll have to check it out. Thanks for the tip!!

  • @chadbenner6316
    @chadbenner6316 2 года назад

    I was wondering about this. Thank you for satisfying my curiosity!

  • @williamking6019
    @williamking6019 7 месяцев назад +2

    Nice job as usual keep up the great job

    • @watchasilearn
      @watchasilearn  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks for watching and for the kind words! Much appreciated!!

  • @viva360
    @viva360 2 года назад

    Thank you for this test! Time to get me some PolyWatch 😎

  • @roadgent7921
    @roadgent7921 Год назад +1

    Thanks. Useful vid 😊

    • @watchasilearn
      @watchasilearn  Год назад +1

      Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!!

  • @clemansky3320
    @clemansky3320 2 года назад

    Great video! I will definitely be picking up a tube - unless I get lucky!

    • @watchasilearn
      @watchasilearn  2 года назад

      Thanks so much for watching and for the comment.

  • @kellyoneal1675
    @kellyoneal1675 2 года назад

    Thanks for this great channel.

    • @watchasilearn
      @watchasilearn  2 года назад +1

      Glad you enjoy it! Thanks for subscribing and for the great comment!

  • @NiceWalks
    @NiceWalks 2 года назад +1

    Any suggestions for polishing glass crystals?

    • @watchasilearn
      @watchasilearn  2 года назад +1

      Well, I haven't tried it but Polywatch also makes a kit for glass crystals. Thanks for the comment.

    • @sthildas4857
      @sthildas4857 Месяц назад

      Ceriglass by hand....

  • @edkirkpatrick1231
    @edkirkpatrick1231 9 месяцев назад

    Tthanks for doing this comparison. I have often wondered myself. As far as your process it might be god to look under microscope prior to polishing to get a reference point.

    • @watchasilearn
      @watchasilearn  9 месяцев назад

      That's a good idea. Thanks for watching and for leaving a comment!!

  • @dragan3290
    @dragan3290 Год назад +1

    I have a watch with that cloudy look. I hope I get it like new again

  • @robertjordan7323
    @robertjordan7323 Год назад

    Thanks for comparing. I was wondering if you have tried toothpaste? Some people say it works similar to Polywatch.

    • @watchasilearn
      @watchasilearn  Год назад

      Hi Robert. Thanks for watching and for the comments! No I haven’t tried toothpaste yet but I have heard it works pretty well. I’ll have to check it out!

  • @nicewatchpare
    @nicewatchpare 8 месяцев назад

    Thanks for doing this experiment! I am about to try polywatch *burp* for the first time 😁

    • @watchasilearn
      @watchasilearn  6 месяцев назад

      LOL!! What a great comment! You've got me rolling!

  • @dragan3290
    @dragan3290 Год назад

    I have use cut and polish on glass cooktop and it came up like new! Can I use this on a watch.? Any reply appreciated cheers from Australia ❤

    • @watchasilearn
      @watchasilearn  Год назад

      I’m not really sure I’m familiar with that. I’d hate to tell you it’s fine and then it’s not!!

  • @crashjose
    @crashjose Год назад

    This would work the same on mineral crystals and sapphire or is only limited to plastic or similar crystals

    • @watchasilearn
      @watchasilearn  Год назад

      All of the crystals in this video were made of polycarbonate or plastic. I believe mineral or sapphire crystals would be too hard to be affected by the grit in these polishes. I know that there are different polishes made specifically for those harder types of crystal though. A quick google search should give you some options. Thanks for watching!!

  • @BiffTannenBTTF
    @BiffTannenBTTF Год назад +1

    I would use plastx as a first stage polish for deeper scratches and then poly watch to finish it.

    • @watchasilearn
      @watchasilearn  Год назад

      Hi, I think that’s a great idea. Poly watch is really good at removing fine scratches. Thanks for watching!!

  • @gda882002
    @gda882002 Год назад +1

    Great video

    • @watchasilearn
      @watchasilearn  Год назад

      Thanks for watching. I'm glad you liked it.

  • @chrisdavidson3180
    @chrisdavidson3180 2 месяца назад

    Appreciate you for this 👍

    • @watchasilearn
      @watchasilearn  2 месяца назад

      Thanks for watching! It was a lot of fun making this video. Appreciate your kind comment!!

  • @Tomek_
    @Tomek_ 2 года назад +1

    NIce video :)

  • @robertjordan7323
    @robertjordan7323 Год назад

    LOL! Was that bloopers added to the end??🤪

    • @watchasilearn
      @watchasilearn  Год назад

      Yep, I was just being silly! I hope you enjoyed!!

  • @Chris_the_Muso
    @Chris_the_Muso 2 года назад +1

    I don't feel so stupid for buying the polywatch now...
    The other product that is sometimes recommended is toothpaste. It does work, but I don't know how well. Hmmmm ... minty....

    • @watchasilearn
      @watchasilearn  2 года назад +2

      Oh yeah, I didn't think to add toothpaste to the list. I may have to do this again. LOL Thanks for the comment.

  • @grumpygeorge
    @grumpygeorge Год назад

    I’ve been getting pretty good results with Sensodyne toothpaste. Not even kidding.

    • @watchasilearn
      @watchasilearn  Год назад

      I've actually heard of that but I've never tried it. Thanks for the tip!! I appreciate you watching and the great comment!!

    • @AllenReinecke
      @AllenReinecke Год назад +1

      I was surprised you didn't test toothpaste. It works well. My preferred plastic polishing compound is PlastX.

  • @csordaserik1016
    @csordaserik1016 2 года назад

    Great video :)

    • @watchasilearn
      @watchasilearn  2 года назад

      Thanks! I appreciate the view and the comment.

  • @kubilaytuncer3723
    @kubilaytuncer3723 2 месяца назад

    Most people use polywatch on their crystal with the crystal still on the watch. Polywatch is the only one out of all the profucts that's save to use it like that because the chemicals won't affect the metal of the watch. Sure you need to tape the metal so you won't polish any brushed surfaces that don't need polishing. But having a little bit of the solution getting on the metal is unavoidable. At least with polywatch you know it won't damage the metal. With the other products you're just not sure.

    • @watchasilearn
      @watchasilearn  2 месяца назад +1

      Thanks for watching and for the comment. None of these products are corrosive to metal and are safe to touch adjacent metal surfaces.

    • @kubilaytuncer3723
      @kubilaytuncer3723 2 месяца назад

      @watchasilearn thank you for educating me. That is great information since the price difference in polywatch vs generic plastic polish is so significant. Maybe it is possible to get the same result with regular plastic polish by polishing longer or using a cotton wool. Thank you again!

  • @crominion6045
    @crominion6045 Год назад

    The trick with Brasso is to rub it onto the surface, let it sit for a few minutes, allowing the solvent to evaporate, then buff. Edit: Actually, I just learned Brasso changed its formula a number of years ago (last can I bought was probably 12 years ago, as a single can lasts so long), so perhaps the instructions have changed.

    • @watchasilearn
      @watchasilearn  Год назад

      Hey there, thanks for watching! I really appreciate the tip. I'll give it a try!!

    • @lenworth11
      @lenworth11 Год назад +2

      Interesting... I discovered by chance in the early 1960s - days when anything 'easy clean' didn't exist - that Brasso worked on plastics ... it always took 10-15 mins to remove scratches but worked well ... AND/BUT always needed a post cleaning rinse with washing up liquid !! It's great on brass AND helped me a lot all that time ago !!

    • @watchasilearn
      @watchasilearn  Год назад

      Thanks for watching! That's an interesting tip. I have to try working with the Brasso again.

  • @bobaboey
    @bobaboey 6 месяцев назад +4

    19 minute video needs to be edited down to 5-7 mins or less.

  • @turkey0165
    @turkey0165 Год назад +1

    Not an accurate test, you have smooth fine scratches from the abrasive paper! Real life scratches criss cross and are deep something like tic tac do!

    • @watchasilearn
      @watchasilearn  Год назад

      Thanks for watching and for your words of encouragement!!

  • @jonworkman1700
    @jonworkman1700 2 года назад +2

    Given the small amount of polish needed, the high cost of polywatch isnt really a factor.

    • @watchasilearn
      @watchasilearn  2 года назад +1

      You are exactly right, but I really wanted to mention the difference in price. Thanks for watching and the comment.