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Hello, new member here! Coming from Warrington (UK).

Keen watch lover and eager to learn how to bring some much loved watches back to life! My hands are not great so I am looking for a simple Dremel style method that could be a generic application. Thus far from a bit of research I am looking to try the following steps (ignoring thorough cleaning steps in-between):

Step 1. To initially buff out any scratches (nothing too deep), use some abrasive buffing wheels. And also use these for any satin finishing.

I have been reading up on compounds and to minimise the products I need (for working on gold, silver & steel watches), instead of using the popular Dialux solutions which I would require to purchase a number of compounds, I have seen some recommendation for Menzerna:

Step 2. I suppose this is effectively a pre-polish - using Menzerna P164 on some form of cotton/felt wheel.

Step 3. As a final polish - using Menzerna P175 on some form of cotton/felt wheel.

It would be good to hear if this method sounds okay, if the Menzerna products I have mentioned would work effectively in these steps and finally what would be the best mandrel bits for application of both stages 2 and 3?

Hopefully with a bit more knowledge and experience I can be more active in the community. Picture attached is the new play station 🙂

Many Thanks,

Garreth

 

 

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