Polishing GF PWs

[tymekeypur]

Have just acquired a Hamilton 992B and would like to know the best way to polish 'out' the scratches 'et al' on the back of the case...what compound,
commercial or otherwise, should I employ and what means, and how best, to administer/accomplish?
...thanks!

jc #157194

[tymekeypur]

Have just acquired a Hamilton 992B and would like to know the best way to polish 'out' the scratches 'et al' on the back of the case...what compound,
commercial or otherwise, should I employ and what means, and how best, to administer/accomplish?
...thanks!

jc #157194

[Kenny D]

Hi Jim,
I have used "Brasso" metal polish and currently use "Simichrome Polish". I just apply with a paper towel or tissue paper and then buff by hand with a clean tissue. This cleans the metal and gives a nice sheen to it and the Simichrome leaves a protective film that helps resist tarnish. These polishes don`t do much in the way of removing heavy scratches but you are not likely to harm the finish using them.
To remove scratches you would probably have to buff with the right grade of jewelers rouge. You could easily ruin the case with this method, especially gold-filled and plated cases, if you aren`t experianced at it.
Perhaps someone who knows more than I can give you some tips.

"You don`t waste time; time wastes you" - Kenny D

[Dr. Jon]

I siggest that before you use polishes such as simichrome or brasso that you take the movement out of the case.

I use these with a soft cloth and I also use a two part jeweler's polishing cloth. The inside is charge with rouge the outside removes the rouge and put on a bit more luster.

USe of hand methods prevents removal of signicant metal, something you don;t want to do especially with a filled case.

YOu als don't want polishing compounds such a rouge and brasso getting into the movement.

After the case is polished and wiped clean and dry replace the movement.

Dr. Jon

[Greg Davis]

Personally, I use a jewelers cloth and nothing more. We have semichrome in the house, but it belongs to my wife (who uses it to test and clean her bakelite). I have made a personal commitment not to do more than can be done with a cloth in order to avoid adding damage to a case. I prefer to leave things, as much as possible, in the state I find them (with the exception of dirt and tarnish removal).

- Greg

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[tymekeypur]

Thanks to all!!!will leave the switch 'off' on the buffing wheel then...oil and/or grease on the wrist and elbow, simichrome/brasso/rouge on the cloth...easy on the pressure, movement under the 'cover'...got it!...

jc #157194

[ckeithjohnson]

Jim, If you want the best polishing cloth on the market, and I have tried them all! Try one of the "Sunshine Cloths" from Rio Grande Jewelers Supply www.riogrande.com (http://www.riogrande.com). Item number337-030, $1.95 each, You will be amazed at the results. Keith