Making a scratched up watch look good again
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- čas přidán 31. 07. 2017
- Hey guys! First of all, this is a long video and it might be boring for most but I really like doing these kinds of things! If it helps ONE person, I'll be totally stoked! Secondly, there are a variety of ways to accomplish what I have done in this video. This is just the way that I chose to do it. Your way is probably better and my gosh, please use rubber gloves. My hands got all beat up from that sponge. Shoutout to Maurits for sending me the watch (and hoards of candy as packing material).
Time stamps:
06:19 Taping up the watch with masking tape
08:16 Scratch removal on brushed bracelet/case parts
12:34 Taping up the watch to polish the shiny bits
13:04 Removing scratches/polishing the shiny bits
17:49 Final result
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Unfortunate Events 1.
One time when I was around 17, my mom was raging at me to do the dishes. I got home from doing whatevers and saw the pile of dishes. I was like "welp, might as well not get yelled at again". The thing is, I was the one about to do the yelling.
my mom had put a bunch of forks into the rice cooker and filled it with water. I reached in to grab them. You see, the forks were not in the rice POT. They were in the cooker itself. No pot. AND, it was PLUGGED IN. When my hand it the water, I got blasted with electricity and flew back into the refrigerator hard enough to dent it. My heart was racing and I thought I was going to die. I eventually calmed down and called my mom to bitch at her. She tried to kill me! At least, that's what my angst-ey self thought at the time. =p Moral of the story: Buy sturdy refrigerators. - Zábava
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Boy, this was a long video! Also, thumbs up for me playing the guitar at 7:13? :D I recorded that like 10 years ago and was playing an Epiphone G400.
P.s. I like to include the struggles. The struggles are real.
was legit about to ask for a link to this, awesome.
I was jamming to that, literally made me want to put on some Floyd.
I definitely thought that was a something by David Gilmore... I agree with a previous comment, it had a very sort of early Pink Floyd vibe to it... Excellent!
minitwatch i brought me a amritron watch from walmart i think 9 weeks ago its cheap and i wore it several times in the beginning and then now everyday and its discoloratiing very bad the color is comming off permanently in the inside bracelet the out side is fine but alittle marking on it as well the back of it is very bad and im still wearin it how do i fix this
Video starts at 6:20
Whoa dude the difference between before and after was pretty amazing! Nice work!
Thanks, mang! There's a lot of really good tips from other people here as well! I actually quite like the comment section on this channel! People are rad!
That was awesome. You have a real knack for this stuff man. I bet you are a very patient person.
Looks amazing, you did a great job !
Great tutorial vid my brother. Thanks!
Looks wonderful! Aweaome Job! I saw the scratch on the Crystal but not bad! Great Video!!
I love your sense of humor, also this video was super helpful. Thanks, amigo.
Hi Kurt. I secure a large scotchbrite pad (no sponge, just the green pad) onto a wooden cutting board with finishing nails and tape. I remove the bracelet before abrasing it over the secured scotch pad with long smooth strokes. I use the straight edge of the scotch pad as a straight edge guide so that the brushing is perfectly linear. This method allows me to use longer strokes with more consistent pressure. I've tried your method but I find that I can't get perfectly straight brushing and that the brushing effect is less consistent.
For the high polish parts, I use 4 stage nail buffers before final buffing with a stainless steel cream polish and a rotary tool. This method takes a little longer but it is more precise and doesn't heat up the case because the final buffing is very brief.
All that notwithstanding, i can't argue with your results. The watch looks much better! That watch looks kind of like a mid to late 1990s Tag Heuer. Nice video!
Neil. Good info! Everyone's giving such good info. Cheers!
First time I'm commenting on your video. I just wanna say, I really admire your dedication. Keep it up man!
Good job pal !
Looks way better!
You are such a positive guy, that whatever you say to communicate it!
Thanks, Alejandro! I appreciate it!
MMMM!! Still loving that intro song. Ready to start watching :D Nice topic idea. Looking forward to results!
I frickin LOVE that song! It's such an energizing track!
looks great my man !!
It looks amazing compared to the beginning! Almost new!
The bracelet itself, are usually a brushed finish so just brushing it with green Scotch Brite which is 600 grit, works fine but the clasp id often a mix between polished margins and logo and a matte finish. Doing a matte finish is difficult (though it is the easiest finish for manufacturers, they use a stamp for the texture), it should be done with bead blasting but that requires special equipment, it can be done chemically with acids but the most commonly available muriatic (hydrogen chloride) acid would chlorinate the steel subjecting it to rusting and suitable acids are just harder to come by. That leaves the DIYer with trying to brush it in multiple directions instead of straight in hopes of breaking up the pattern.
Note that the blue "scratchless" Scotch Brite is 1,000 grit white Scotch Brite is about 1,200 grit, brown Scotch Brite is 240 grit.
It's by inspecting the matte finish that you tell if it's still the original finish.
With scratches on the crystal, you can try polishing with cerium oxide but it's also easy to just replace the crystal if you have a watch press but you need to do so on a low humidity day to prevent trapping moisture inside the watch (I ended up working inside a Tupperware bin with silica packets inside when finally sealing the case).
can't wait to settle in for this one this evening after work xD
Woohoo!
Nice job. For the deep scratches try to polish it with a cream Akfix and a very soft and clean cloth. I did that on a mirror side of my CW and worked. I polished it around 15 minutes exactly on the surface. For the satin parts use the same cream then the scotch bright pad or else will be too shiny.
The Contra mission complete music for email notification ?!!!!! GENIUS !
You did a terrific job getting that beat up watch to look reallly good. I know it was not a a few minutes as you moved the video along to save watching time. All in all you process is simple to follow. I like the way you were careful using the 3M tape to cover different spots during various cleaning and polishiong processes. Good advise to use eye protection! Safety is #1. it's really very important when using a high speed tool. I enjoyed what I saw and I appreciate your information.
Nice result.
I just bought a watch that’s brushed stainless steel . When it eventually gets scratched could I buff that out or will it become shiny?
Ayyyyyy buddy
I needed this actually
I have a scuffed up seiko that needs some TLC
Just take your time and plan it all out. Also read other's comments to find the way that makes the most sense to you :)
minitwatch said heat issue transfer so how about putting it in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes
Not necessary. It dissipates quickly if you just put it in front of a fan.
Man .... you let the bracelet defeat you! Cool video as usual, helpful for the DIYers out there wanting to refurb their beaters.
I did. But being worth like 20 dollars, I didn't want to spent too much time on it so who wins noooow! lol. The bracelet. :|
I thought you did great! Looks a lot better! Great video! I'd throw a battery in it....
Anyways, you didn't say this, but I would suggest to people, that what you did is ideal... Step 1 is to find one of those boxes of old crappy watches at a flea market type deal, buy a couple of them, and practice on those.... Practice practice practice, before you try this on one of your own "real" watches.....
Well done sir. Very good video, lots of good information.
Thanks Patrick! That's a good point! Practice on old busted up watches that you don't care about first! Like the one in this video!. Cheers!
very helpful video! is this going to work on most stainless steel watches? i was stupid i scratched my oris clasp by using a fine abrasive paper, would it help to even out the scratched surface by using this method? need help
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 :)
What model is that watch? I really liked it
Thanks for posting, I have a polished oris that is all scratched up, that needs some polishing. Does a cape cod cloth do the same thing as the rotary tool, but just a lot slower?
Probably! Make sure you use gloves with those cap code cloths.
use the cape cod with the rotary...fast and clean
Would this work on handbag hardware? Also does it work on gold hardware?
Great job making that watch look nice. Was the crystal made of mineral or acrylic?
I should send you my seiko i wear everyday at work. Its really scratched! lol
Looks a lot better
Indeed!
I'm trying that and the scotch brite ain't doing nothing lol. I thought it was gonna feel rough but it all smooth
Was that a mineral glass or sapphire? Is it safe to use the polish on both types? I assume it wouldn’t do anything to a sapphire crystal?
great video ! you always mange to put a smile on my face, thanks
wish you all the best :)
I'm glad. Thank you :)
Great video! I’m new to watch repair, but I’ve always tinkered with broken stuff. Could you refresh the link to your watch repair kit? When I clicked the link, it took me to a link for medical kit. Thanks
Let's go to town!
Thank you for that very educational video.
You're welcome!
Dude I am loving your channel! Keep it up.
Hello bro I want to ask you something what is the name of the gadget that you are using to clean the watch bezel please tell me the name I want to buy it please please please sir
What substance are you using to polish it?
Dude... What is that tune that kicks off at 10:08? My soul needs to listen to it non stop!
Where do you get those blue tape?
Looks way better
nice video man
Thanks!
Can you do this on a two toned watch ? Will it make the gold worse?
Solid gold no problem, gold plated ummm well you won't have a 2 tone watch any more 😆
You just incorporated more polished and shiny scratches using the green scrubber.
Best to use non-scratch scrubber the blue one ?
I did use the green one and when you look at the band in the sun
“” Disaster “” but at least it’s all the same.
If I polish to Deep Space Nine the results will be more impressive?
Pretty cool watch if you ever get the change to get your hands on some kinder buano try it they awesome viva la hollandia 🇳🇱🇳🇱
Did you ever get those lug/bracelet pins out? I've been struggling with the same issue with an "Armitron" watch...
I have not :/ They are stuck in there. Which armitron watch do you have?
minitwatch www.amazon.com/Armitron-20-4935GNTT-Multi-Function-Two-Tone/dp/B00L4JRIR4. It would really class it up to be on a nice leather strap... shame
Thanks for sharing this but by you can achieve much better results by using very fine sandpaper together with bit of water. Finishing touch with cape cod for that very nice surface touch. Either way, this is strongly not to recommend to a watch that is expensive
That crystal has some haze under it. I've actually noticed a lot of the cheaper watches with a domed crystal have haze under the crystal.
I have seen this with a few Invictas. I have had to clean the undersides of the crystals. This one however, doesn't have a haze. You're probably seeing some kind of glare from the lights.
cough, cough...Invicta haze; it's a feature not a bug.
I've had that problem on my Bulova snorkel ii my lobster ii and the uhf military watch, also on my precisionist. My two Gigandet speedtimers, race king and g2. Also on a Geckota pilot chronograph. It's like I'm cursed.
Ok, but everyone really wants to know what Uncle Jimmy uses to polish his grand urchin.... ;)
Let me ask him real quick.
The Netherlands. That's where i live too. You liked the "Dutch" licorice? Nice video, as always.
I have had traditional dutch licorice before. It is AMAZING. Not like the crap we can get here!
Groetjes uit Amsterdam!
It look a lot better after polish
Another Maurits from the Netherlands😂
Festina is a brand from spain
Your videos are so unpolished and I really love it! Keep up the good work mate
The guitar playing was bad ass an on point. 👌👌🤌
Very nice vid + style props for not wearing a shirt :D
It's warm where I live :p Thanks!
deep scratches can be removed by; first using polishing wheel to achieve mirror finish and then adding back the brushed appearance with the scotch brite. i personally don't like the results of the scotch brite method and found irregular lines. i couldn't keep it straight enough to get a factory finish.
also, look forward to seeing techniques not being presented in other videos that would allow finer artistry in this work by using some of the precision tools available on amazon to do detail work. for example, what happens if you scratch the lug surface of a sarb033? i'd like to see someone attempt to match seiko's factory finish on that with some fine satin brushing tools or something.
also, i find it kinda useless to polish non-sapphire crystals. you end up with thousands of super fine scratches while managing to remove the couple of deep ones. a crappy tradeoff. i won't do it again, and rather will just go for a sapphire swap
Yeah, unless you have a steady hand and a good eye, irregular lines will definitely happen. I may look into acquiring tools to try and mimic the surface of a sarb. Like I say in the video, I wouldn't use these techniques on better watches. I know I have a few scuffs on my sarb that make me sad lol. As for the crystal, there's no tiny scratches on this one from my polishing. I don't like to use highly abrasive stuff. Just high speed and patients.
Man, why'd you have to put this all in my head. I know what i'm going to be researching for the next week. I hope the tools/instruments aren't too expensive. AAHHH WHYYYYYYY, Marc, Whyyyyyyy. lol
very interesting about the crystal. what did you use? that mother's stuff? i used 2 grades of diamond paste going in opposite directions and had results i just don't like
Yes, Mother's Mag polish. I've used a lot of stuff over the years and it's my favorite. It's not too abrasive for the finer stuff. I've stayed away from anything with diamond in it after some fiascoes with car windows. The crystal on this Festina was pretty scratched up so anything would have been an improvement but I agree, I would have just changed the crystal except I don't want to spend that time and money on this Festina. =p
Pass some of that candy bro.
Yeah! Take it off my hands! I keep eating them!
Mayb watch a CZcams vid, to C how take watch band off. Cheers Graham
Should of edited this down to 3 maybe 4 minutes...
It did look much more shiny. Thumbs up.
So muxh better i used diamond metal polish and my citizen watch has been wiped of stainless look now it is chrome
7:30 what is this song ???? Plz answer
It is something that I made up about 10 years ago :p.
If one wanted to go about sending you a cool watch to review, how would one go about it? Asking for a friend, that's not named koba who owns a cool watch.....
lol. That made me laugh. I would love to do that buy it would open up all kinds of liability issues. Thanks for the offer, though! Curious: what watch is it?
The brand is called Perpetual. A small Chinese brand. I have the PR-01....I mean, my friend has the PR-01.
Need to learn how to do this properly, I'd never let anyone touch my watch to take out scratches that is an ameture,
Great video! The autofocus is horrible though
What you actually came here to see starts at 6:20. Holy shit
Great video thx. You are a natural teacher and guide with a great sense of hunour. Keep it up my friend.
Thanks, John!
It needs a battery
Nice VFA-6H Alpha! You totally ruined your mom's plan to have a summer home in New Jersey by being to tough :)
It's a Robotech Masterpiece VF-1J Max Sterling =). I do also have that exact Alpha, though! lol.
It looked like the Alpha all blurry, that was like beer goggles!
The blur upgraded it to the next generation! lol
That's right, it works the same way with women:)
much quicker and easier to just use some 1000 grit wet and dry sandpaper - did that on my omega, looks almost like new.
Thank God Your Not Charging By The Hour
Lol bragging about his " Custom BambooTable" 😆
U wear that everyday
Dude the audio is too loud