How To Remove Scratches & Polish a Watch Clasp or Bracelet Without Power Tools
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- Опубликовано: 5 сен 2024
- Thanks for supporting me on Patreon: www.patreon.co... A practical, straightforward tutorial on removing scratches and refinishing/polishing a stainless steel wristwatch clasp or bracelet without power tools. Significantly improve the beat-up finish on your wristwatch's stainless parts. With some simple supplies and a little patience, I show how a stainless clasp is restored after years of wear. I give advice about the kind of technique which works for me and show my honest results with good lighting. Featuring a Hamilton butterfly clasp, this has worked on Omega and Rolex style bracelets for me as well with great results.
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Supplies used:
3M Wet/Dry Sandpaper 1500 & 2000 grit
Cape Cod Cloth
3M Rubber Block
Clean microfiber cloth
Water
Dish soap if needed
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The music makes this sound like the strangest Saturday Night Live closing credits ever.
I have this same Hamilton watch. Received it on Dec. 25th 1981. Still works.
I'm a great believer in your hand finishing method, over using power tools that some people say are better because 'it would take 5 minutes'. Your way ensures you never take off too much material by accident, leaving a gouge, say, maybe, on the angle where the brushed surface transitions on to the polished, angled edge because then, you'll have screwed up the straight line in to a squinty, wavy, line along the edge of the brushed rectangle.
'Just use a dremel', when you don't need to, is either being unaware of the potential risks, or being over-confident in your own abilities ('famous last words', as they say).
Plus, as you demonstrated here, if you take your time, do it right, you get very good results.
I would only go to the bother doing it if I was going to be selling the watch, though. Which is what I'm thinking of doing. Which is why I'm watching. A Longines Hydroconquest. 2 years into the 'hobby' and that's me getting bored of too many divers. Have an Oceanus on the way, anyway.
'Diver burn-out' or 'diver fatigue'. It is probably a thing.
Awesome DIY Andrew! I swear by the Cape Cod polishing clothes for such jobs. They are inexpensive, and like you say, they work great and last FOREVER!
Thanks, glad you liked it. Cape Cod cloths were a revelation to me when I heard about them a few years ago!
Try polishing high luster edges with abrasive paper, then work up to liquid metal polishes like Mother’s polish. Once you get the desired finish, you then apply the mat finish. Mask off all polished surfaces with thin clear scotch tape to keep the edges of the tape from peeling. Always wash surfaces before going up in grit to remove coarse grains to keep the finish looking consistent. You will always see streaks if you do not wash the piece and your hands in between grits. And never use the same cloth.
Only cleaning thoroughly with liquid soap made my watches look as reborn. Brilliant tip! I think about opening a 'Watch-Wash'.
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98%, very good. I've used dry Scotch brite in green for brushed stainless only. Gentle even strokes, then I use a dab of car polish.
Very impressive! Sandpaper is not what I would intuitively use for removing scratches, but your video is testimony to its effectiveness.
I must submit it's a little scary at first but the results show about halfway!
Time to book mark the video for the future when my watch gets scratched!
Yep this is a reference video :)
555 Gear
Hey , i have a stainless steel watch , all of it is stainless steel. It has glass and diamonds around it , do you think i have to remove the part where all the mechanism is at to prevent diamond and glass damage?
By far the best polished music I have heard .. soothing .. awesome tips man! Genius!
Cool!!! Gonna try this on my Swiss military clasp...thanks
I hope it works for you!
I use scotchbrite pads for the brushed finished and polishing wheels on a Dremel for the polished areas finished with Cape Cod. I can get the bracelets 99% perfect.
Try whitening toothpaste ;)
You use the scotch brite the same ones as for washing dishes?
80's Nostalgia Guy - no, Scotchbrite fine pads (usually grey) as used in the automotive industry. They’re on eBay.
I always go for a scotch brite green scrubby for quick touch ups
I was under the impression that stainless steel was too hard to polish as easily as you were able to. Thanks for the video!
you should try using nail polisher/shiny stick for the edges for mirror finish
Just make sure to go in the same direction as the metal grains...
Excellent and useful video.
I have no patience at all however I can see many of your subscribers giving this a go.
Thanks Brian I appreciate you watching. Cheers, Andrew
Excellent job mate .the little bugger looks clean as a whistle
+MrGolddenboy thanks!
nice nice,i would have used the 5k sand paper then use the polish cloths haha i like to polish many metal stuff i also can tell you that car paint polisher no2 or no1 helps ALOT in the final product it will make ur surface shine like a glass, cheers i liked your video :D
Wow great video and great result! You would need the patience of a saint to do that on an entire watch bracelet though!
Was going to try it on a G-shock, but the scuff marks make it kinda better :)
That's the spirit :D
Have you ever tried Happich Simichrome Polish? They use it to remove discoloration on chrome exhaust pipes of motorcycles. It also makes a good jewelry polish. Some knife manufacturers will include a small packet of this polish with the knife, intended to remove scratches from sharpening.
I have not heard of it, but thanks for the heads up...it sounds excellent!
I dont think its overkill to tape up the areas that dont need buffing. I'd say its a necessary step
Perfect result! Thanks for this video. I'm going to polish my clasps as well.
I hope it works well for you!
Great vid, exactly what i was looking for! I was thinking about doing some polishing myself! I'd love to see more videos like that, maybe you could test out other similar polishing tools and do a video about removing scratches from a glass surface. Keep up the good work!
Great suggestion I'll keep that in mind!
A drop of washing up liquid or dish soap in the water used for keeping the wet and dry paper wet will help with lubrication and make a better job of the sanding.
i read thru and was wondering, can i do this with brass? great technique and video!
Bergeon actually makes polishing blocks specifically for this. They work better than sandpaper.
+PHOTOTRISTAN Meh, their polishing blocks are just silicone carbide high-grit rubberized blocks exactly like those used for automotive applications. Wouldn't be surprised if their OEM produced similar products across industries. Or do you have information otherwise?
Anyway, I prefer paper to blocks because you can feel what you're doing more. At any rate, Bergeon wheels would certainly produce faster and more consistent results than any of the above.
Thanks for showing me how to do it. I have a number of high end watches that will benefit from your easy to follow instructions.
Thank you for your time!
Thanks. I just restored a stainless steel cross necklace pendant. Looks new again.
Can it be use to a gold coloured stainless?
The Cap Cod polishing cloths are phenomenal!
I use my dremel with stainless steel polish and I'm done in one minute..... If I want the satin finish after I'm done with my dremel I would use the fine sand paper.
what kind of "polishing compounds and cleaners" did you use with your cape cod cloths? What polishings compounds and cleaners would you recommend to do the best job?
how about removing scratches from sterling silver? Shall I skip or add any steps?
+TheDuracka personally I'd take it to a jeweler!
Fastest way I know is polish te entire clasp with a dremel tool and polish compound, once all is shiny use an abrasive block (120 grit or finer) of Garryflex for the brushed finish, covering with tape the parts that are mirror polish.
Is it safe to do to get rid of minor scratches on the case? It's brushed stainless steel but has some painted markings on it.
Hello, I have a question. My watch I want to remove some scratches from also has stainless steal on almost half the face of the watch. Do you think I can apply the same method you used to clean your stainless steal band to the face of my watch? I feel that logically it should work because its the same material, however I dont want to mess up the face of my watch either. Any imput or help you might have would be great! Thanks!
What grit should I get if I want a very fine brushed finish to then use Cape Cod cloths on? I have a steel band that I wanted to turn from mirror covered in scratches to a very very fine brushed finish.
Nice work, Holmes. I like your style.
mcguires compound for cars works amazingly
You've done well; well done o need to order those fine metal polishing cloths as well as the sanding paper for jewellery
how do you remove light scratches on your watch's bezel?
Same technique, just tape the crystal and the edges carefully
Can you do this also on a Louis Vuitton belt buckle?
60 mins on one link, lucky this is a leather strap
Awesome video! Cool music, who is the artist.
Great video and instructions very useful. Would you suggest wearing gloves or too challenging when handling small parts?
did u polish ur finger too? the before and after of ur finger looks drastic
My whole body
Hello, usually Hermes does only paladium, isn't that the materials you are trying to clean?
this method is safe for my rose gold and gold jewelry or it only works on silver ?
lalagirl211 It only works for brushed or polished stainless steel, not for precious metals such as gold. Also doesn't work on watches that are plated or have a pvd coating
Do you think that this works in a stainless steel lid?
I need to polish my 007 omega. thanks
Nice watch hope you can clean it up nicely!
Sir please tell me what grit should i use to shine my belt buckle
Please
To: 555 Gear: Thumbs up. Sharing this video. Thanks for posting this tutorial.
Thanks for watching & sharing it!
How about repairing dent?
I love scratches lol. I'm a fan of the vintage worn look esp on a tool watch.
Will this work on a stone wash finished stainless steel blade?
What's Scarce doing cleaning watches?
where is the buckle from i need that butterfly clasp that can fit a thick leather strap!
Excellent video! The music is also great! Could you please let me know the song in the 5th minute? Thanks
Absolutely beautiful and eye opening. Almost like sharpening a knife with my japanese water stones :D
hey i did this to my sub bracelet and it came out a bit too shiny.. You did say start 1500 grit then go to 2000.. i did that then the 2000 made it shiny i think. am i pressing to hard on the 2000 grit?
Mister, do you think it might work on a titanium case and bracelet?
how do you get the cape cod cloth smell off, ive used alcohol and its driving me crazy. the smell is horible
Awesome video! I also have a hamilton Khakhi (Navy) watch and the outer dial has a lot of scuff marks... Can I follow the same steps and not mess the outer shell?
I think you could just be super careful!
Does this work work on hardware for purses?
Great advice. Tried it and it worked. Thanks.
Hi there, just wanna know if you can actually help me on where to buy most the item you used. I’m in Malaysia anyway.
Do you know where I can purchase that Clasp? I have my 42mm KHAKI FIELD AUTO being delivered on Thursday and would love to retrofit it with that
Hello, what polishing compound did you put on the cape code cloth?
Great video - and great channel.
Would this technique work on stainless steel kitchen knives?
Would this work on a Hermes belt buckle?
Will this work on a titanium strap?
is this better with french fries or curly fries?
the jazz, my ears
Looks a lot better for sure. I can't stand looking at scratches myself
Will this work on a ceramic or metal ring?
Will this work for a gold stainless steal Nixon ?
hi, may i ask because the caseback of my seiko 5 have a single deep scratch though it's not noticeable since it is on the caseback, do you think it can be repaired? and how much do you think it will cost? just wondering if you have any idea :)
Duke Silver in the house!
Would this work on mcm belt buckle?
i have a louis vuitton belt buckle i want to do it on will it work ?
What did you put on the sand paper ? Water ???
Will this word in stainless steel rings?
How do you polish the links on an Omega Seamaster?
How can I remove the scratches of my stainless steel watch strap ?
Did you buy this Hamilton Khaki watch with the shown clasp or did you buy it from elsewhere?
Great job bro
Does this work for bearings????
I liked it just because the music is cool but the video is helpful
Does it work on apple watch?
Great video as always man😉 BTW,where did u buy that deployment clasp?So sharp
helps on buckles on belts?
Will this work for a farragamo belt?
does this work with copper?
can I use this method for a watch casing?
Love the strap, where can I get one? Thanks.
sandpaper wwas wet with water?
excellent method for refinishing silver flat wire.
Wow! You did an amazing job! Kudos!
Thanks!