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Bodged Polish on Speedy!! Advice

  1. Z900rsdude Mar 19, 2021

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    Morning All(from dull Dorset,UK),

    I’ve recently bought a Speedy Sapphire sandwich which I love but in certain lights all 4 corner smooth polished(not brushed) shoulders have buffer marks showing as if it’s had a hasty polish and not buffed properly!!! I wonder what you’d suggest to Polish/remove the buffing marks as it’s annoying me!!!
    I’ve tried Hagerty stainless steel cloth and it’s shiny but still there.

    thanks
    Si
     
  2. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Mar 19, 2021

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    Any photo's showing the problem?
     
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  3. STANDY schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector Mar 19, 2021

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    Cant see them myself......:whistling:
     
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  4. amfalconer Mar 19, 2021

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    I shouldn't worry, give it time they'll be covered in hairline scratches
     
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  5. Z900rsdude Mar 19, 2021

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  6. marco Mar 19, 2021

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    I think this one time I would polish them out !
     
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  7. Dan S Mar 19, 2021

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    You should be able to fix that with with a hand polish. Just be patient and try to avoid rounding the edges.
     
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  8. Z900rsdude Mar 19, 2021

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    Have you any idea what type of hand polish?
     
  9. Z900rsdude Mar 19, 2021

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    Added below
     
  10. Yomega Mar 19, 2021

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    Some cape cod should do the job. You can find them for under 10$€£ and they last quite a while
     
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  11. Z900rsdude Mar 19, 2021

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    Ok, thanks
     
  12. amfalconer Mar 19, 2021

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    Yeah, those are a bit rough, as above, Cape Cod cloths (available on Amazon), are your friend, you can apply with a cotton bud for a bit more control.

    Bear in mind that it will still have micro scratches, but should remove that marring
     
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  13. Z900rsdude Mar 19, 2021

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  14. Z900rsdude Mar 19, 2021

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    I’ve got a tin so I’ll give it a go, it won’t ruin the finish will it?
     
  15. wsfarrell Mar 19, 2021

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    I know there are a lot of fans of Cape Cod cloths, but I'm not one of them. For these scratches, I'd start with Simichrome, which should remove the scratches and leave a hazy near-mirror finish, then use Mother's Mag to remove the haze and get a mirror polish. Both available at auto stores.
     
  16. Z900rsdude Mar 19, 2021

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    Change of plan now as the Dealer I purchased from has agreed to get it done professionally by Omega(Southampton), at his cost!! Sorted
     
  17. JwRosenthal Mar 19, 2021

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    Tape off the brushed parts! An of these polishes will make the brushing shiny.
     
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  18. griffith_500 Mar 19, 2021

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    I would suggest taking the watch to your watchmaker. I have tried Cape Cod on one of my Speedmasters and the supplied cloth leaves microscratches after application. Pretty sure any decent watchmaker can do a better job with suitable tools.
     
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  19. mjb Mar 19, 2021

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    Excellent! If it's actually done by Omega, and not some bloke with an Omega sign outside of his flat, then it should be done right and will look the business.

    Yes, I watch lots of BBCA. LOL

    Best of luck. Great choice in watches, BTW.

    Cheers
     
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  20. Z900rsdude Mar 19, 2021

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    Cheers and Yes, Omega in Southampton(Swatch)