Hesalite polishing methods

dsio · Aug 23, 2012

Don't have any polywatch on hand and my speedy crystal was a mess when it arrived, so I got stuck into it with some toothpaste and a few cloths, microfiber didn't work well so I switched to Victoria's Secret knickers (unused) which were pure cotton, my thumbs are almost worn out at this point but I'm about 90% there, question I had is, does Polywatch work that much better than toothpaste, and is there a better type of cloth to be using?

Also I found that really hard pressure with a lot of heat from the friction did the best job, is that typically the case?

cicindela · Aug 23, 2012

Yes polywatch is better. 2. using toothpaste add some water, faster and better. 2. Heat can burn and distort crystal, caution.

dsio · Aug 23, 2012

cicindela
Yes polywatch is better. 2. using toothpaste add some water, faster and better. 2. Heat can burn and distort crystal, caution.

This is just the heat my thumb and a pair of panties can create so probably 50C or so lol

Good to know, thanks!

I can't believe how well just the toothpaste did, some of them were really deep and you can still see the remnants of the scratch but they're almost completely gone.

cicindela · Aug 23, 2012

Yes I bet your thumb can create quite a bit of heat with a pair of panties. 😗

bob martian · Aug 23, 2012

Polywatch is much better than toothpaste. I used the toothpaster forever, I could of saved myself so much trouble if I had tried polywatch sooner.

dsio · Aug 23, 2012

bob martian
Polywatch is much better than toothpaste. I used the toothpaster forever, I could of saved myself so much trouble if I had tried polywatch sooner.

Just ordered a tube and cloth off eBay UK, I'll see how it goes

cicindela · Aug 23, 2012

dsio
Just ordered a tube and cloth off eBay UK, I'll see how it goes

You don't get a lot, the 2 for one packages are better to get. You always want to have a spare any.

dsio · Aug 23, 2012

cicindela
You don't get a lot, the 2 for one packages are better to get. You always want to have a spare any.

Hmm ok what about the ones from China, its like $5 shipped from China for a tube :\

bob martian · Aug 23, 2012

the tubes are very small. but you only use a drop at a time until you done. You want to buff with a soft cloth. I used an old shirt, but if you prefer some panties I completely understand.

dsio · Aug 23, 2012

bob martian
the tubes are very small. but you only use a drop at a time until you done. You want to buff with a soft cloth. I used an old shirt, but if you prefer some panties I completely understand.

I purely chose them because they were handy, I had no preference one way or the other lol

cicindela · Aug 23, 2012

dsio
I purely chose them because they were handy, I had no preference one way or the other lol

Hey, if you've got no preference we're completely OK with that. This is an open forum. 👍

kyle L · Aug 23, 2012

I use this stuff called Novus plastic polish, it works pretty well. Jeweler Rouge clothes work well for the cases.

MSNWatch · Aug 23, 2012

I use autosol metal polish with microfiber cloth - much, much cheaper than polywatch and works just as well if not better.

gatorcpa · Aug 23, 2012

I use cotton Q-tips to apply the Polywatch. I suppose they would work for toothpase as well.

Also try buying a 4-way nail buffing bar at a beauty supply for $2-$3. You can start with the heavier grit, polish back to clear, then work up to the finer stuff. By the time you get to the finest grit, you'll have a clean, smooth crystal.

Take care,
gatorcpa

guelerct · Jun 22, 2015

Just tried this stuff out
It blows Polywatch away and was much cheaper
My hesalite never looked so good. Well maybe when it was new in box...

gemini4 · Jun 22, 2015

Is it ever necessary to remove the bezel when polishing a Speedmaster crystal?

Traveler · Jun 22, 2015

G guelerct

Just tried this stuff out
It blows Polywatch away and was much cheaper
My hesalite never looked so good. Well maybe when it was new in box...

Just ordered a kit ... Now all I need is a pair of Victoria Secrets panties...

redpcar · Jun 22, 2015

Gemini4
Is it ever necessary to remove the bezel when polishing a Speedmaster crystal?

You are working with an abrasive with the goal of removing a very fine layer from the bezel. I remove them whenever possible. The exception would be if you think damage will occur by popping it off.

Mad Dog · Jun 22, 2015

I wonder how Plexus would work. Back in the day when I was a U.S. Navy helicopter pilot, Plexus worked wonders on our clear plastic and tinted plastic visors contained in our helmets.

VetPsychWars · Jun 22, 2015

Novus is the best you can get. I use the heavy scratch remover if necessary followed by the fine scratch remover. Truly a case where too much polish is a detriment.

I use 2-1/2 cotton flannel gun cleaning patches. One with the heavy (if you need it), one with the fine, and one clean one at the end. Then I usually use the soap and water to make sure all is clean.

There is no need to remove a bezel because you're only using a little bit. If you're confused on this, as in how much is "a little bit", I will be happy to take a picture.

Tom

Hesalite polishing methods

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