Titanium

[rattandsonwatchmakers]

how would you recommend treating a titanium bracelet/watch head to remove scratches

thanks

[Geo]

To start with use 600 grit wet or dry paper to remove the deep scratches. Make sure that you carefully rub along the length of the strap and not across it. This will take a fair bit of effort and may even require the use of 400 grit first if the scratches are really bad. Repeat the process with 800 and 1000 grit.

For the final finish Use 1200 grit. This must be done very carefully and each stroke MUST be parallel to the edge of the bracelet. When doing this use a fresh piece for each stroke and use in one direction only to ensure that the grain (striations) is even. Do not rub back and forward as this will start to produce a polished finish and you don't want that.

I suggest that you start with the clasp before progressing further.

The same process should be used for the case, remembering to finish with one stroke per piece of paper following the contours of the case.

When you are finished with the rubbing process, give all the parts a good rub with your fingers, the natural oils will give an even finish.

I used this process when re-finishing a titanium Seiko and was very please with the results.

Edited May 13, 2014 by Geo

[rattandsonwatchmakers]

thank you so much...i am going to use your technique..and thank you for the advice on the back and forward motion...that is the first thing i would have done 

[Geo]

That's good you're going to give it a shot. I look forward to hearing how you get on.

[rattandsonwatchmakers]

i am going to practice on my bracelet before i have a go at  my customers watch......good thinking on my part....

[rattandsonwatchmakers]

it worked wonderfully...thank you so much..your technique is excellent!!

[WatchingOracle]

I know this is an old post but I think I am going to try this method on a Titanium Citizen I have. Its in very rough shape but got it cheap. I will put up pics given this thread has none, for any interested If anyone has a different or better method since this thread was posted, please feel free to comment lol.

[Plato]

2 hours ago, WatchingOracle said:

I know this is an old post but I think I am going to try this method on a Titanium Citizen I have. Its in very rough shape but got it cheap. I will put up pics given this thread has none, for any interested If anyone has a different or better method since this thread was posted, please feel free to comment lol.

These 'sticks' are pretty good:

https://www.cousinsuk.com/product/buff-sticks-bergeon?code=B49265

They definitely work on stainless steel, maybe try them on the underside of the titanium bracelet/case first, just in case. 

[WatchingOracle]

@PlatoCheers. I'll see what my local stockiest has. At this point I was thinking a combo of sandpapers and dialux. Fortunately this Citizen came with every single bracelet link...and it must be made for someone with a 10 inch wrist no joke i've never seen such a long bracelet! I'll made a thread for the pics and link back to here when i'm done.

Edited August 23, 2021 by WatchingOracle