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Glassblower here; cerium oxide is creating microscopic flame combustions to polish the glass. It will not polish scratches itself with one go magically- the scratches need to be removed by a lower grit (80 being excessively rough and removes layers quickly, 600 being incredibly soft and barely noticeable) and then the remainder, now-surfaced glass needs to be final-step-polished with cerium oxide which brings a 400-600 grit polish to a flame-polished fully clear look. Also, due to the polish method cerium uses to achieve it's crystal clear luster, you need to cool the micro combustions with at minimum constant drop-lets of water. Note: Wear gloves, highly skin irritant, cerium oxide is very toxic and proven to be cancerous. Do not inhale.
Excellent advice. I use Cerium oxide in the final step of removing scratches from car windows and while it likely wont cause any problems in such small amounts when polishing a watch face, you definitely want to wear at a bare minimium a dust mask if using this stuff for larger projects. I wear a full P100 respirator when doing a car window since the dust created from sanding/polishing glass/crystal can cause silicosis and kill you. You basically drown in fluid that builds up in your lungs.
Great information, as a former detailer will the cerium just hide the scratch from refraction like when polishing clear coat, i have used cerium to clean class, not polish and its very effective but messy
@@DG-EditsYT Yes it doesn’t just hide scratches, if done correctly by going grit by grit, it removes scratches completely to a completely polished look
You are right, however his method helped me remove a massive scratch from my watch…took me an hour though, perhaps he should have paused at some point and resume when ready
You have very little control over this as you're taking the Dremel to the watch. The spinning metal chuck of the Dremel will damage the watch bezel for sure when you slip. You'll find it's easier if you fasten the Dremel into a small desktop vice, switch on and take the watch to the Dremel where you will have much more control. I'd also remove the bracelet and the movement from the case as the vibrations from the Dremel could damage the movement. Use plenty of water for cooling as the glass will expand with the heat and crack, if you have a "Press" I'd remove the Crystal too which then gives you the option of replacing the Crystal as scratch removal isn't as easy as it seems. Crystals cost from $5 for Acrylic to around $7 and up for glass which you then have to ask yourself "is it worth all the risk and bother".
Sure, it is possible but it's not as easy as some users on here make it look. I personally would never use a dremel for polishing a crystal with the movement still in situ, why,...because my first attempt at it damaged the Quartz movement and it cost me dear. Stem removal is far easier allowing you to lift out the movement rather than risking damaging it, and most of the time the inside face of the crystal has fogged over especially if it's an older model watch and this can be cleaned too.
A tip for the Dremel if you use it free hand rather than in a vice, is to put some tape around the core of the attachment you are sanding with. If you don't, you'll risk putting more scratches on the surface as the Dremel can jog in your free hand. I recommend electrical tape.
What you’re doing is more for finish polishing or extremely light scratches. In your case, take the crystal out and hand sand it starting with 400 grit paper, working up to 2000. Then you polish it and it will be immaculate.
@@fruitcake4t depends on the depth of the scratch, but for most application of screen wear like 1000 then buffing green or white or polishing compound to finish. Really deep scratches like 600.
you need to start with an abrasive course enough to remove the biggest scratch.. like 600 ish.. .. then work up.. like 800-1000-1500-2000.. . then polish.. you cant polish out a deep gouge directly like that..
Easy Fix never was able to shoot a second video. I can tell you that the scratches greatly improved but some were just too deep to get out entirely. Thanks for watching. Please subscribe if you haven’t already. Thank you.
Nice, it’s so satisfying when you’re finished. I find Mothers rubbing compound (probably any rubbing compound) works well for the lighter scratches without a lot of mess.
He will end up scratching the crown with the way he angled the machine relative to the watch. A better way is to use a larger diameter ( suggest at least 2cm) round Cotton pad and not the tapered pad he used
Funny story. I decided to buy a dremel. But I thought "I have made it this long without a dremel, so I will probably ONLY use the thing for watch glass repair. I don't want to spend a lot of money on one." Went to Amazon with that in mind, and ended up landing on the EXACT tool you are using here.
With my Dremel tool less is more when it comes to applying pressure. It's best to just speed it up and let your hand guide it. Ive found that it actually does a better more consistent job than pressure
@@AvgJoeWatchReviews Legit yeah. It was a fine scratch though, however, very prominent at the right angle in light. It's gone. I find you can fix anything with Meguiars polishes haha
I’m very sorry. I wanted to do one but the watch had to be returned. There was improvement but some of the deeper scratches didn’t come out completely. Also be careful with the heat. Can ruin your watch. Be careful.
Send me a watch and I’ll do it. Glad you can got a chuckle. Each chuckle 🤭 pays the bills with ad revenue from the clicks. This video has kept the lights on. 😂 Keep laughing. 😉👍
@@AvgJoeWatchReviews You're an average Joe, working on watches. It was good entertainment. If you're this sensitive. Bro. Simply stop reading the comments and you won't get upset.
@@Hamlock_Maneuver I am sincerely thanking you for taking time to watch and sincerely glad you’re entertained. No need to get upset BRO. Why are being so sensitive BRO 😎?
Deep scratches I use 400 wet and dry then upto 7000 , tried this paste but it only works for very light scratches, if your not careful this way the glass will get hot and cracked. PS done that so check the heat on the glass
This will work on glass as that’s what this powder is intended for. I don’t have the final results documented but can tell you that it’s best for removing surface scratches. Removal of deep scratches will “crater” the glass and cause distortion.
gr3atpal ahhh yes. The crystal showed improvement, but the scratches were so deep I couldn’t get them out entirely. Thanks for watching and please subscribe if you haven’t already.
Bicloptic sorry I don’t have the watch. I did this as a favor for my step son. I can tell you it didn’t eliminate the deep scratches but improved them greatly. If you have more of surface scratches that aren’t too deep it’ll remove them. The deeper ones it improves but takes a lot of work to get them to a pleasing level.
You picked the right name , average joe. This tutorial should have been called how not to destroy your watch. The way the watch was sliding around the table was horrible. The metal on the drill came awfully close to the bezel and crystal. You at a minimum should have prepped the watch bezel and case with masking tape. The uneven pressure applied to the crystal and crazed inconsistent motion can’t be good. I would imagine an even consistent motion in one direction with lite measured pressure would make more sense. You would not use this method on a fine time piece like a Patek , Rolex or a beloved inexpensive watch. You might as well hit the watch with a sledge hammer to get the scratches out. Leave this to a professional and even then be vigilant. WOW !
I’ agree with most of what you said. Because it’s an affordable watch I’d do this method again but definitely not on an expensive piece. Glad you put 2 and 2 together and realized my channel is about an average Joe. Thanks for watching. Please subscribe and help support the channel.
Last watch I bought at K-Mart the battery died and I tried to take the back plate off with a screw driver which didn't work but left me with a lot of scratches. Will this take those out or should I give the watch to my brother for his Birthday gift? P. S. I like the classy Italian Frank Sinatra intro. 🇮🇹
I use glycerine soap from a Health food store just as a lark I lathered it up and applied some to the crystal of my watch then dried it off in a circular motion. To my surprise, most of the scratches disappeared. What did I discover?
@@AvgJoeWatchReviews great attitude my friend. This attitude is why I'm a subscriber. People say whatever they want bc it's the law. I think you do a great job my friend! Thx for the free advice!!!
Thanks. This is an older video and I’ve learned some things that I would’ve added to the video like masking off the bezel for one. Also, I wouldn’t recommend this on any other crystal but mineral. Thanks for watching!!
Most scratches on acrylic crystals are too deep. To me, it is a waste of time. I have tried a few times. Very fine micro scratches, yes.. even small scratches are impossible
@@AvgJoeWatchReviews I've heard of diamond paste being used, but the most important thing is that it works, and I suppose that that powder is not like radioactive or something 🤪
Thank you! I dropped one of my nicer watches and had a very small scratch...which I cant remember if it was there to begin with but now in the future I know it can be repaired if needed.
Wow! I own a watch identically like this Eco Drive. But the crystal is still virgin. I'm watching this because of a vintage Eco Drive that's been through hell and back.
Also don't let these negative comments take away from your vids. People always put folks down instead of just recommending a better way(some not all). Anyway thx for working on your watch in your personal time instead of playing a damn video game or the like...
The negativity inspires me more. It’s part of the journey. I don’t let a few knuckleheads distract me from what I love my friend. Thanks for your encouragement.
A 'second' video to see the payoff?! Ya learn that from the adult sites?🤣Just playing around... thanks for posting. I had no idea that scratch powder was available. Handy product.😎⌚️
This is mineral crystal. When I did this, I didn’t know the difference between mineral vs. sapphire. You wouldn’t be able to do this on a sapphire crystal due to its hardness like a diamond.
Levi Stevenson thanks for watching. The bezel was actually fine. The scratches were way too deep for elbow grease my friend. I’ve used your method on a few watches with good results though.
I only say that because I just days ago mucked up an orient pretty good. I should probably rephrase and not assume you did as poorly as myself. This is not a good method if you are kind of a gorilla with tools. Sorry buddy, I didn’t intend anything snotty.
Levi Stevenson I didn’t take it that way at all bud. I agree that you need to careful. The absolute proper way would be removing the movement. But since it’s an affordable watch, I left it in. 😁
It works, but its no miracle. Just like some people use it to remove lot of small scratches from windshield of a car. You can remove lot of minor ones but the deep ones are very difficult to get too. You need to realize that sometimes a deep scratch can go as deep as 1/2 of the thickness of the glass/mineral. In that case you need many different grits of sandpaper and cerium / polishing paste as a last step. But first, you need to ask yourself if you are willing to risk breaking the glass while sanding down to 1/2 of the original thickness? If you succeed, it will still be weaker and can break when dropped or smth. Sometimes you just need to live with big scratch or replace the crystal.
The lack of care shown to the watch and bezel was making me cringe... Next time, secure the watch, mask off the bezel and use a stand for your camera so you have 2 hands.
@@iQSEOLtd I have to assume that since you clicked the video, you may be lacking in that department (common sense that is)? Going off your words, not mine.
@@AvgJoeWatchReviews Not at all - I watch other people driving cars yet I watch those AND can drive a car! How about that, eh? Not everyone has a decent amount of common sense... Tends to be those people that like to make assumptions I have noticed.
I hate the be that guy but scratches that deep are not going to be removed with cerium oxide. You're going to have to use a coarser abrasive and properly mask off the bezel of the watch at a minimum or even possibly remove the crystal from the watch itself to properly repair it. Personally, i would have removed the crystal and flattened the it on a diamond lapping wheel then progress through the grits and finally finish with cerium oxide.
A A I have a ton of tutorials. Just look under my videos on my channel. If there’s anything specific you’re looking for, make a suggestion. I’ll do what I can. Thanks for watching.
@@AvgJoeWatchReviews Hey! thanks for the reply! I am actually trying to fix up my watch which is mineral glass...I used some fine sandpaper and tried to buff it after but still seeing the scratches under the light... Any ideas what I can use? any help would be appreciated !!
Lorenzo Molino wasn’t my watch, so was unable to do so. I can tell you there was significant improvement but the deep scratches were still there but minimized.
@@AvgJoeWatchReviews Ok If I can give you some advice do not do that operation anymore because to do this the watch must first be disassembled and removed from the case, with those vibrations it can be damaged.
Lorenzo Molino that would truly be a proper way of doing it indeed. I agree. On a watch costing under 100, I’ll take my chances. 😉Good input though. Appreciate it.
I can't believe you think 1 hour of polishing is hard work 😅 and then you admit at the end of the video that the "hard work" wasn't even manually polishing... You were using a drill 😂
@@AvgJoeWatchReviews Not really trying to be rude. It's just that in the first few seconds I decide whether there is anything of interest in the vid, and lengthy signature intros - - well ....
Polishing will only get the micro scratches away. If your watch crystal looks hazy or slightly translucent, polishing helps remove the haze away. Just like polishing your car headlamps that gets hazy after a while. It does NOTHING to remove anything other than the finest scratches. Think about it. It is impossible to remove a scratch unless you get rid of the surface until it is the same level with the base of scratch. That is just too much to do even with a machine. You have 3 options. 1. Dont buy a watch 2. Buy only watches with sapphire crystal 3. Buy ultra cheap watches. Throw away when it is scratched. Removing scratches from watch acrylic crystal is much harder than what youtube videos show it to be. Take it from me, it is almost impossible to remove an actual scratch.
This video is painful to watch, I don't know how you came up with this way of trying to remove a scratch but it's just bad, bad for the watch. You should delete this video so others don't try it and wreck their movement from the vibrations.
The job was successful so what difference does it make? Not sure your point? If you had a less clumsy way, you wouldn’t have needed to click this video. 🎤 drop
having to watch another video to see the finished results was a thumbs down for me. i mean really? get with the program of showing complete and finished results in one video like the rest of the planet!!
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Glassblower here; cerium oxide is creating microscopic flame combustions to polish the glass. It will not polish scratches itself with one go magically- the scratches need to be removed by a lower grit (80 being excessively rough and removes layers quickly, 600 being incredibly soft and barely noticeable) and then the remainder, now-surfaced glass needs to be final-step-polished with cerium oxide which brings a 400-600 grit polish to a flame-polished fully clear look. Also, due to the polish method cerium uses to achieve it's crystal clear luster, you need to cool the micro combustions with at minimum constant drop-lets of water. Note: Wear gloves, highly skin irritant, cerium oxide is very toxic and proven to be cancerous. Do not inhale.
Excellent advice. I use Cerium oxide in the final step of removing scratches from car windows and while it likely wont cause any problems in such small amounts when polishing a watch face, you definitely want to wear at a bare minimium a dust mask if using this stuff for larger projects. I wear a full P100 respirator when doing a car window since the dust created from sanding/polishing glass/crystal can cause silicosis and kill you. You basically drown in fluid that builds up in your lungs.
Great information, as a former detailer will the cerium just hide the scratch from refraction like when polishing clear coat, i have used cerium to clean class, not polish and its very effective but messy
@@DG-EditsYT Yes it doesn’t just hide scratches, if done correctly by going grit by grit, it removes scratches completely to a completely polished look
ill take the easy route! ill buy another $200 g shock, ill give cancer the L on this round! LOL
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1:04 here is the scratch
hard working....
7:11 the scratch still there
thanks for watching
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You are right, however his method helped me remove a massive scratch from my watch…took me an hour though, perhaps he should have paused at some point and resume when ready
You have very little control over this as you're taking the Dremel to the watch. The spinning metal chuck of the Dremel will damage the watch bezel for sure when you slip.
You'll find it's easier if you fasten the Dremel into a small desktop vice, switch on and take the watch to the Dremel where you will have much more control.
I'd also remove the bracelet and the movement from the case as the vibrations from the Dremel could damage the movement.
Use plenty of water for cooling as the glass will expand with the heat and crack, if you have a "Press" I'd remove the Crystal too which then gives you the option of replacing the Crystal as scratch removal isn't as easy as it seems. Crystals cost from $5 for Acrylic to around $7 and up for glass which you then have to ask yourself "is it worth all the risk and bother".
Great tips. Thanks for sharing and watching.
Yes I agree 100% watch maker from South Africa
Video made your chest hurt, too? This is excellent advice.
Great tips, thanks in advance.! I need to do that on my Galaxy Watch Active 2, is it possible to do the same procedure in a regular glass watch?
Sure, it is possible but it's not as easy as some users on here make it look.
I personally would never use a dremel for polishing a crystal with the movement still in situ, why,...because my first attempt at it damaged the Quartz movement and it cost me dear.
Stem removal is far easier allowing you to lift out the movement rather than risking damaging it, and most of the time the inside face of the crystal has fogged over especially if it's an older model watch and this can be cleaned too.
A tip for the Dremel if you use it free hand rather than in a vice, is to put some tape around the core of the attachment you are sanding with. If you don't, you'll risk putting more scratches on the surface as the Dremel can jog in your free hand. I recommend electrical tape.
What you’re doing is more for finish polishing or extremely light scratches. In your case, take the crystal out and hand sand it starting with 400 grit paper, working up to 2000. Then you polish it and it will be immaculate.
Sandpaper wet. Decrease the grit as you go. Worn out pieces toward the end, then polish with the machine to finish.
You sir, saves me $250 on a new watch screen
what grade paper?
@@fruitcake4t depends on the depth of the scratch, but for most application of screen wear like 1000 then buffing green or white or polishing compound to finish. Really deep scratches like 600.
600 is what I start with and 5hen use the worn out pieces to finish. 😇
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you need to start with an abrasive course enough to remove the biggest scratch.. like 600 ish.. .. then work up.. like 800-1000-1500-2000.. . then polish.. you cant polish out a deep gouge directly like that..
You should really tape up the outer bezel with the orange dots to protect it so u only hit the glass/crystal.
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A whole Year passed, sir. Are you still polishing that watch ? lol where is 2nd video ?
Easy Fix never was able to shoot a second video. I can tell you that the scratches greatly improved but some were just too deep to get out entirely. Thanks for watching. Please subscribe if you haven’t already. Thank you.
I was just looking for the follow up video 😅🤣
@@AvgJoeWatchReviews lmaaaao lies.
Nice, it’s so satisfying when you’re finished. I find Mothers rubbing compound (probably any rubbing compound) works well for the lighter scratches without a lot of mess.
Good tip!!
That's the same as cutting compound isn't it? For auto paint?
Yip, used Meguiars ultimate compound, took the scratch right out, perfect shine! Amazing actually. This is on my Seiko with hardlex crystal
@@fvlok nice! I’ve never tried it on hardlex, I’m going to have to bust out some of my old Seikos and try it.
I did my own method aim my Apple Watch and it came out perfectly! You had the right idea just needed to start further back with some course grit
Glad I could help!
Can you walk me through your process please? I’m looking to do the same thing…
He will end up scratching the crown with the way he angled the machine relative to the watch. A better way is to use a larger diameter ( suggest at least 2cm) round Cotton pad and not the tapered pad he used
I agree with you. Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching.
Invest in a flat vise and be extremely delicate when putting the watch in or a jewelers vice.
That's a cool watch man. The owner is clearly a discerning chap ....nice .
Certainly is. 😉👍
Funny story. I decided to buy a dremel. But I thought "I have made it this long without a dremel, so I will probably ONLY use the thing for watch glass repair. I don't want to spend a lot of money on one."
Went to Amazon with that in mind, and ended up landing on the EXACT tool you are using here.
Thank you! This really helped me remove a massive scratch from my watch
That’s awesome. Glad I could help.
have you try using autosol/flitz compound onto the glass with dremel ?
Thanks man, worked great!
My pleasure!
With my Dremel tool less is more when it comes to applying pressure. It's best to just speed it up and let your hand guide it. Ive found that it actually does a better more consistent job than pressure
Meguiar's ultimate compound. Worked perfect to remove a fine scratch on my brand new seiko. So relieved it's gone, managed to do it by hand.
Really?! That’s awesome. I’ll have to try that and maybe shoot a video on it.
@@AvgJoeWatchReviews Legit yeah. It was a fine scratch though, however, very prominent at the right angle in light. It's gone. I find you can fix anything with Meguiars polishes haha
If I dont have that powder, would buffing the glass still help with the tiny scratches?
Probably not because the powder is a really fine abrasive material and acts kind of like 1,000,000 grit sandpaper for the crystal
thank you for the video, what is the follow up video to this one? Thanks
I’m very sorry. I wanted to do one but the watch had to be returned. There was improvement but some of the deeper scratches didn’t come out completely. Also be careful with the heat. Can ruin your watch. Be careful.
This is absolute comedy. Do another watch bro!
Send me a watch and I’ll do it. Glad you can got a chuckle. Each chuckle 🤭 pays the bills with ad revenue from the clicks. This video has kept the lights on. 😂 Keep laughing. 😉👍
@@AvgJoeWatchReviews You're an average Joe, working on watches. It was good entertainment. If you're this sensitive. Bro. Simply stop reading the comments and you won't get upset.
@@Hamlock_Maneuver I am sincerely thanking you for taking time to watch and sincerely glad you’re entertained. No need to get upset BRO. Why are being so sensitive BRO 😎?
Deep scratches I use 400 wet and dry then upto 7000 , tried this paste but it only works for very light scratches, if your not careful this way the glass will get hot and cracked. PS done that so check the heat on the glass
Thanks for the tips!
Did you ever do the followup video for this? Also, would this process work on getting the scratches out of glasses? Thanks so much!
This will work on glass as that’s what this powder is intended for. I don’t have the final results documented but can tell you that it’s best for removing surface scratches. Removal of deep scratches will “crater” the glass and cause distortion.
Thank you very much!
Can you do this on a G shock for similar scratches
If it’s a glass crystal yes. If plastic crystal, use a liquid called PolyWatch without the dremel.
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Hello, I have a titanium Citizen Eco Drive. Would you advise polishing the titanium or not? Thanks for any advice.
Hi! May I know how the crystal turned out? Thank you!
gr3atpal ahhh yes. The crystal showed improvement, but the scratches were so deep I couldn’t get them out entirely. Thanks for watching and please subscribe if you haven’t already.
I tried this and the glass heated up to such an extent that the hands fell off.
Yeah, definitely need to be careful. Sorry this happened. It’s a risky move. Thanks for watching.
Make sure it actually is glass, not plastic, the friction will melt the plastic!
pjr1525 good point. If plastic, use PolyWatch. Thanks for watching. Please subscribe.
@@AvgJoeWatchReviews can i use polywatch with rotary tools on plastic glass? or i should only polish with hands?
Abdul Khaliq Mohd Saparudin you should polish by hand.
Can I use the same method with smart watches?
Would jewellers rouge work? Red wax
To polish the steel it would but it won’t do much to the crystal.
Can you post a follow up to show the finished product. I’m curious to see if the scratch was completely removed.
Bicloptic sorry I don’t have the watch. I did this as a favor for my step son. I can tell you it didn’t eliminate the deep scratches but improved them greatly. If you have more of surface scratches that aren’t too deep it’ll remove them. The deeper ones it improves but takes a lot of work to get them to a pleasing level.
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You picked the right name , average joe. This tutorial should have been called how not to destroy your watch. The way the watch was sliding around the table was horrible. The metal on the drill came awfully close to the bezel and crystal. You at a minimum should have prepped the watch bezel and case with masking tape. The uneven pressure applied to the crystal and crazed inconsistent motion can’t be good. I would imagine an even consistent motion in one direction with lite measured pressure would make more sense. You would not use this method on a fine time piece like a Patek , Rolex or a beloved inexpensive watch. You might as well hit the watch with a sledge hammer to get the scratches out. Leave this to a professional and even then be vigilant. WOW !
I’ agree with most of what you said. Because it’s an affordable watch I’d do this method again but definitely not on an expensive piece. Glad you put 2 and 2 together and realized my channel is about an average Joe. Thanks for watching. Please subscribe and help support the channel.
good video ..what is wudder to Cerium oxide ratio?
carny shill thanks for watching. I’d say 1:3. More powder than water.
maybe you got the scratch off the crystal, but you should really showcase the chonk marks you made from the gnurled tip on that dremel hahahahahahaha
have you got the link to the follow up video??
Last watch I bought at K-Mart the battery died and I tried to take the back plate off with a screw driver which didn't work but left me with a lot of scratches. Will this take those out or should I give the watch to my brother for his Birthday gift? P. S. I like the classy Italian Frank Sinatra intro. 🇮🇹
Damien Colletti Cinema I will be posting a video soon on how to remove scratches on your watch. Stay tuned bud.
P.S. Thank you my friend! I did it my way. See what I did there? ;)
@@AvgJoeWatchReviews Yes! It's always best to do it your way!
Damien Colletti Cinema just the way good ole Frank Sinatra would have it.
It's like watching a horror film
Don’t forget to throw the popcorn at the screen.
Brasso metal polish works great as well.
I use glycerine soap from a Health food store just as a lark I lathered it up and applied some to the crystal of my watch then dried it off in a circular motion. To my surprise, most of the scratches disappeared. What did I discover?
Some real precision work.......in the comedy department!
Glad I could amuse you. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel.
@@AvgJoeWatchReviews great attitude my friend. This attitude is why I'm a subscriber. People say whatever they want bc it's the law. I think you do a great job my friend! Thx for the free advice!!!
BAMA BOY SMITH thank you my friend for the support.
Are you kidding me? 🤔I was thinking how professional your introduction was! Good Job...And thanks for the great vid👍😉🇨🇦
Thanks. This is an older video and I’ve learned some things that I would’ve added to the video like masking off the bezel for one. Also, I wouldn’t recommend this on any other crystal but mineral. Thanks for watching!!
Video is titled, "Remove scratches easily from your watch crystal'. After machine buffing the result is scratch not removed. Fail!
Elelegido SF it actually will remove fine scratches. The scratches in the dial were too deep. The buffing made a significant improvement.
Most scratches on acrylic crystals are too deep. To me, it is a waste of time. I have tried a few times. Very fine micro scratches, yes.. even small scratches are impossible
Always been curious about a method for polishing glass crystal. Very cool indeed.
Evel Custom not sure if it’s the correct way, but it works. 😂
@@AvgJoeWatchReviews I've heard of diamond paste being used, but the most important thing is that it works, and I suppose that that powder is not like radioactive or something 🤪
Evel Custom let me put it this way, when I turn the lights out at night, my fingers and toes don’t light up the room. 😂
Hi where do you get the cesium oxide?
👋 Amazon
Where can I get cerium oxide?
Amazon
Thank you! I dropped one of my nicer watches and had a very small scratch...which I cant remember if it was there to begin with but now in the future I know it can be repaired if needed.
Wow! I own a watch identically like this Eco Drive. But the crystal is still virgin. I'm watching this because of a vintage Eco Drive that's been through hell and back.
J Johnson thanks for watching! I hope this video helped and that it gave you the confidence to try this yourself.
What liquid that
Also don't let these negative comments take away from your vids. People always put folks down instead of just recommending a better way(some not all). Anyway thx for working on your watch in your personal time instead of playing a damn video game or the like...
The negativity inspires me more. It’s part of the journey. I don’t let a few knuckleheads distract me from what I love my friend. Thanks for your encouragement.
sounds like a comment from an alabama fan. pathetic
A 'second' video to see the payoff?! Ya learn that from the adult sites?🤣Just playing around... thanks for posting. I had no idea that scratch powder was available. Handy product.😎⌚️
What is the pest
Can I polish a DVD this way ?
You would surely damage the DVD 📀 in my opinion so I wouldn’t recommend it.
@@AvgJoeWatchReviews I have some that won't play I'm going to try it. Let you know.
@@legamature nothing to lose right?
@@AvgJoeWatchReviews Right
Can this be used on mineral glass or is it for sapphire?
Mark A. Kathurima this will work better on mineral glass because that is a softer crystal. Sapphire will require a lot more time and elbow grease.
@@AvgJoeWatchReviews thank you! I plan on trying your method this weekend...
Mark A. Kathurima let me know how you make out.
@@AvgJoeWatchReviews I shall, thanks !
@@MarkAKathurima Well?
What is that material paste like that you have used to put on the glass ??
VINOD KAMAT cerium oxide. Thanks for watching. Please subscribe and help support the channel.
@vinotkamat2918
Did you even watch the video? He mentioned it multiple times. 🤦♂️
It's cerium oxide paste (powder mixed with water).
Excellent Video! Thank You so much!
Thank you!!
Great video, does this also work on acrylic and mineral glasses vice versa? :D
Acrylic you need to use Poly Watch. It’s on Amazon. Mineral glass you can use this powder... yes.
Whats the name of this product please
I hope your day job is not a dentist 😂
😂 that is a good one ☝️
Is that shappire?
This is mineral crystal. When I did this, I didn’t know the difference between mineral vs. sapphire. You wouldn’t be able to do this on a sapphire crystal due to its hardness like a diamond.
You from Philly?
Philly’s my jawn. 😉👍
@@AvgJoeWatchReviews Same! Love it! I could tell because of the way you say, "water." lol. See you around.
@@jonathanwestlake5527 😂
What type of wheel u use ? Is nylon ? Is sandpaper i cant see because is already dirty . Can i have some help
It’s a cotton wheel. Thanks for watching.
Bro even my watch has scratch on it can you remove it plz
Poor watch! I would not recommend this method. Your finger and a microfiber cloth is the most you need. I bet that bezel got chowed.
Levi Stevenson thanks for watching. The bezel was actually fine. The scratches were way too deep for elbow grease my friend. I’ve used your method on a few watches with good results though.
I only say that because I just days ago mucked up an orient pretty good. I should probably rephrase and not assume you did as poorly as myself. This is not a good method if you are kind of a gorilla with tools. Sorry buddy, I didn’t intend anything snotty.
Levi Stevenson I didn’t take it that way at all bud. I agree that you need to careful. The absolute proper way would be removing the movement. But since it’s an affordable watch, I left it in. 😁
Whether you use your finger or a machine, it doesn't work. Unless you have very poor eyesight and you cannot see the scratch still there.
I love watches keep it up bro 🔥😎
Cali TheTravelingGamer awesome. Welcome aboard. I have plenty of content to share!
I cannot tell if this works, as you never made the other video.
It works on light scratches and mineral crystal. Not sapphire.
It works, but its no miracle. Just like some people use it to remove lot of small scratches from windshield of a car. You can remove lot of minor ones but the deep ones are very difficult to get too. You need to realize that sometimes a deep scratch can go as deep as 1/2 of the thickness of the glass/mineral. In that case you need many different grits of sandpaper and cerium / polishing paste as a last step. But first, you need to ask yourself if you are willing to risk breaking the glass while sanding down to 1/2 of the original thickness? If you succeed, it will still be weaker and can break when dropped or smth. Sometimes you just need to live with big scratch or replace the crystal.
lol that one scratch as you can see is still 4 kin there? WOT! 🤣😂
where is the result??
OEBI channels sorry. I was unable to film a follow up but was able to improve the scratches but some were too deep to get out completely.
The lack of care shown to the watch and bezel was making me cringe... Next time, secure the watch, mask off the bezel and use a stand for your camera so you have 2 hands.
I’ll await the master, to show me how it’s done on your channel first.
@@AvgJoeWatchReviews No need for me to upload videos of taking care of watches. Should be common sense really.
@@iQSEOLtd I have to assume that since you clicked the video, you may be lacking in that department (common sense that is)? Going off your words, not mine.
@@AvgJoeWatchReviews Not at all - I watch other people driving cars yet I watch those AND can drive a car! How about that, eh? Not everyone has a decent amount of common sense... Tends to be those people that like to make assumptions I have noticed.
Wow dude nuts!
A crystal like that is worth $2. Replace that shit and call it a day.
You’re absolutely right. If I had to do it again, I would simply replace it. Thanks for watching.
nice watch im a citizen man too, eco drives
I hate the be that guy but scratches that deep are not going to be removed with cerium oxide. You're going to have to use a coarser abrasive and properly mask off the bezel of the watch at a minimum or even possibly remove the crystal from the watch itself to properly repair it. Personally, i would have removed the crystal and flattened the it on a diamond lapping wheel then progress through the grits and finally finish with cerium oxide.
Where is the new video?
A A I have a ton of tutorials. Just look under my videos on my channel. If there’s anything specific you’re looking for, make a suggestion. I’ll do what I can. Thanks for watching.
@@AvgJoeWatchReviews Hey! thanks for the reply! I am actually trying to fix up my watch which is mineral glass...I used some fine sandpaper and tried to buff it after but still seeing the scratches under the light...
Any ideas what I can use? any help would be appreciated !!
A A pick up some cerium oxide like I use in the video. Use a rotary tool and go to town. You should have some luck.
@@AvgJoeWatchReviews thank you I have ordered some of it in liquid form alongside some rotary buffer heads!
A A good bud. Let me know how you make out.
the second video?
Lorenzo Molino wasn’t my watch, so was unable to do so. I can tell you there was significant improvement but the deep scratches were still there but minimized.
@@AvgJoeWatchReviews Ok
If I can give you some advice do not do that operation anymore because to do this the watch must first be disassembled and removed from the case, with those vibrations it can be damaged.
Lorenzo Molino that would truly be a proper way of doing it indeed. I agree. On a watch costing under 100, I’ll take my chances. 😉Good input though. Appreciate it.
@@AvgJoeWatchReviews Thank you
have you tried using polywatch?
Lorenzo Molino I have. Won’t work on crystal, whether mineral or sapphire.
I can't believe you think 1 hour of polishing is hard work 😅 and then you admit at the end of the video that the "hard work" wasn't even manually polishing... You were using a drill 😂
Stup... you never got rid of the scratch!
🤣😂😅
What about using the Rouge that comes with the Dremel?
LEO that would be used for polishing metal. The cerium powder is specifically for glass.
Too abrasive
I got to 27 seconds into the vid, then scrolled on....
Appreciate the support by watching and commenting. Your engagement helps to promote this video to others.
@@AvgJoeWatchReviews Not really trying to be rude. It's just that in the first few seconds I decide whether there is anything of interest in the vid, and lengthy signature intros - - well ....
@@beakytwitch7905 I appreciate the feedback bud. If you check out my later videos, I’ve taken that feedback seriously.
Polishing will only get the micro scratches away. If your watch crystal looks hazy or slightly translucent, polishing helps remove the haze away. Just like polishing your car headlamps that gets hazy after a while.
It does NOTHING to remove anything other than the finest scratches. Think about it. It is impossible to remove a scratch unless you get rid of the surface until it is the same level with the base of scratch. That is just too much to do even with a machine.
You have 3 options.
1. Dont buy a watch
2. Buy only watches with sapphire crystal
3. Buy ultra cheap watches. Throw away when it is scratched.
Removing scratches from watch acrylic crystal is much harder than what youtube videos show it to be. Take it from me, it is almost impossible to remove an actual scratch.
Agreed. Good tips and yes, once leveled, the scratch is removed and now you have a huge divet or valley.
4. If it's a good watch, buy extra crystals or even plastic replacements.
Voila.
you have no idea what you are even trying to explain. but we all got a good laugh reading such a worthless comment!
This seems to be a good way to get out of your engagement.
😂 👍
Oh my gosh that's scary watching that dremel continue to slip!
Bro, that was horrible, that was painful to watch
Glad you enjoyed it.
This video is painful to watch, I don't know how you came up with this way of trying to remove a scratch but it's just bad, bad for the watch. You should delete this video so others don't try it and wreck their movement from the vibrations.
Wow - that looked dangerous...
Yup 😂👍
Horror
Love that intro 💯🔥💪🏾
Thank God I Aint Average thank you 🙏.
Wai ayo imong tutorial
Glad you enjoyed. Have a great day! 👍
Watch butchering ! At least protect the watch with tape and wrapping !
You’re more than welcome to do so with your watch but with mine, I like it butchered. 👍
Is this supposed to be a joke? 😂
Glad you found it amusing. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel.
You are doing it wrong, you have to polish perpendicular to the scratch.
Sorry about that. Was looking for your tutorial but couldn’t find it.
Very sloppy job.
Sure is, but got the job done at the end of the day. Thanks for watching.
What a clumsy job !
The job was successful so what difference does it make? Not sure your point? If you had a less clumsy way, you wouldn’t have needed to click this video. 🎤 drop
Thumbs down because I tried finding the next video and I can't find it.
having to watch another video to see the finished results was a thumbs down for me. i mean really? get with the program of showing complete and finished results in one video like the rest of the planet!!
The idea of such torturous activity of thumb presses on the screen must be tough for you. What was I thinking? My apologies.
I find toothpaste works.
And the next video is ... how to repair the marks you just made on the bezel. What a joke !