Metal Polish on a Wristwatch???

[Corbon91]

Hey Everyone,

Been using Meguiar's products on my Acura TSX (mostly the NXT line) for years and loving it!!!

I do have a question which I don't know if anyone has considered this or not. Has anyone tried to use one of Meguiar's metal polishes on a wristwatch? If so, what did you use? I've got a few stainless steel/titanium watches which I'd like to restore the luster to. I did see that thread where the kitchen sink was polished (great job BTW) and then I wondered about using it on a watch.

Thanks.

[seth1066]

Re: Metal Polish on a Wristwatch???

Hey Everyone,

Been using Meguiar's products on my Acura TSX (mostly the NXT line) for years and loving it!!!

I do have a question which I don't know if anyone has considered this or not. Has anyone tried to use one of Meguiar's metal polishes on a wristwatch? If so, what did you use? I've got a few stainless steel/titanium watches which I'd like to restore the luster to. I did see that thread where the kitchen sink was polished (great job BTW) and then I wondered about using it on a watch.

Thanks.

For years I've used the buffer wheel and rouge compound that is standard issue with a Dremel tool and others like it. This is particularly useful on scratches in the stainless. My latest "tool" is a battery powered dental polisher that you can pick up in the grocery store for $5-10, using PlasticX as the abrasive, to do the crystal.

[PorscheGuy997]

Re: Metal Polish on a Wristwatch???

Sure! I've used M86 and M105 to polish up bracelets and all sorts of watch parts.

Here is a bracelet I did with M105 and then Hot Rims Metal Polish using a Dremel and felt wheel:



As you can see, you have to polish the whole thing in order to get to the center links. Then, you use a 3M foam pad to add the correct brushed look. I use the Omega Titanium pad (by 3M) and it works fine.

I like to use M02 on the crystal, but mine is hesalite (Plexiglass). Sometimes, it's hard to polish out scratches on sapphire crystals. I've used some ScratchX and it worked fine.

[Corbon91]

Re: Metal Polish on a Wristwatch???

Well I'm looking doing it by hand. I don't trust myself using a buffer wheel on my watch.

[VoicesInMyHead]

Re: Metal Polish on a Wristwatch???

Well I'm looking doing it by hand. I don't trust myself using a buffer wheel on my watch.

Aw, come on... video it & put it on you tube... then we can guess how far it get slung before hitting a wall! Kidding.

[PorscheGuy997]

Re: Metal Polish on a Wristwatch???

Yeah, the Dremel will create a pretty nice line of splatter if you're not careful.


If the scratches are fairly deep, you may want to start off using M105 and a terry cloth. Then you can use a metal polish of your choice. If not, I'd just use the metal polish and a terry cloth.

[retrofinisher]

Re: Metal Polish on a Wristwatch???

I suggest something like SEMICHROME POLISH, I use it for aluminum and other metals.

It has oxide removing compounds and fine polishing abrasives.

Use it both by hand or with a "Dremel" tool at low speeds.

"Q" tips can help also

I'd remove the time piece first and secure the band with tape.

[Corbon91]

Re: Metal Polish on a Wristwatch???

Yeah, the Dremel will create a pretty nice line of splatter if you're not careful.


If the scratches are fairly deep, you may want to start off using M105 and a terry cloth. Then you can use a metal polish of your choice. If not, I'd just use the metal polish and a terry cloth.

Thanks Chris. I might want to try NXT polish with a terry first.

[yalerd]

Re: Metal Polish on a Wristwatch???

Nice job on the bracelet Chris

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Re: Metal Polish on a Wristwatch???

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