Making a scratched up watch look good again

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Making a scratched up watch look good again

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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.

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@minitwatch 7 жыл бұрын

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.

@minitwatch 7 жыл бұрын

P.s. I like to include the struggles. The struggles are real.

@damez7 7 жыл бұрын

was legit about to ask for a link to this, awesome.

@parsedout2576 7 жыл бұрын

I was jamming to that, literally made me want to put on some Floyd.

@ReviewCrap 7 жыл бұрын

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!

@dawonfields654 6 жыл бұрын

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

@goranpavletic2145 5 жыл бұрын

Video starts at 6:20

@eveRide 7 жыл бұрын

Whoa dude the difference between before and after was pretty amazing! Nice work!

@minitwatch 7 жыл бұрын

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!

@neilglucente 7 жыл бұрын

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!

@minitwatch 7 жыл бұрын

Neil. Good info! Everyone's giving such good info. Cheers!

@johnwang9914 Жыл бұрын

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).

@alejandromartin1414 7 жыл бұрын

You are such a positive guy, that whatever you say to communicate it!

@minitwatch 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Alejandro! I appreciate it!

@giovybez8061 2 жыл бұрын

I love your sense of humor, also this video was super helpful. Thanks, amigo.

@bongkem2723 Жыл бұрын

looks great my man !!

@Contemplator24 7 жыл бұрын

That was awesome. You have a real knack for this stuff man. I bet you are a very patient person.

@rbmwiv 3 жыл бұрын

Looks way better

@harvardford8752 7 жыл бұрын

Ayyyyyy buddy I needed this actually I have a scuffed up seiko that needs some TLC

@minitwatch 7 жыл бұрын

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 :)

@rollertee 7 жыл бұрын

minitwatch said heat issue transfer so how about putting it in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes

@minitwatch 7 жыл бұрын

Not necessary. It dissipates quickly if you just put it in front of a fan.

@sunshineninety9 7 жыл бұрын

MMMM!! Still loving that intro song. Ready to start watching :D Nice topic idea. Looking forward to results!

@minitwatch 7 жыл бұрын

I frickin LOVE that song! It's such an energizing track!

@garyggarner7738 3 жыл бұрын

Looks wonderful! Aweaome Job! I saw the scratch on the Crystal but not bad! Great Video!!

@patrickmorrissey2271 7 жыл бұрын

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.

@minitwatch 7 жыл бұрын

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!

@miked2662 7 жыл бұрын

Man .... you let the bracelet defeat you! Cool video as usual, helpful for the DIYers out there wanting to refurb their beaters.

@minitwatch 7 жыл бұрын

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. :|

@borisstar3462 5 жыл бұрын

Good job pal ! Looks way better!

@squadron6090 7 жыл бұрын

The Contra mission complete music for email notification ?!!!!! GENIUS !

@marcjoseph1124 7 жыл бұрын

can't wait to settle in for this one this evening after work xD

@minitwatch 7 жыл бұрын

Woohoo!

@mrmaddoxp 6 жыл бұрын

It looks amazing compared to the beginning! Almost new!

@owaisshaikh4377 2 жыл бұрын

It look a lot better after polish

@pianothatilove Жыл бұрын

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

@darzgwapo 7 жыл бұрын

First time I'm commenting on your video. I just wanna say, I really admire your dedication. Keep it up man!

@corrbox2 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@andreivasileneamtu470 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@ateiviz 4 жыл бұрын

Dude... What is that tune that kicks off at 10:08? My soul needs to listen to it non stop!

@woocoheed 7 жыл бұрын

Looks a lot better

@minitwatch 7 жыл бұрын

Indeed!

@wainedodd8055 3 жыл бұрын

Nice result.

@Big_LosF 2 жыл бұрын

The guitar playing was bad ass an on point. 👌👌🤌

@paranormalskeptic3893 4 жыл бұрын

Looks amazing, you did a great job !

@vudoodaddie 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for that very educational video.

@minitwatch 7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@TheFlyrodder68 6 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial vid my brother. Thanks!

@xivix6710 7 жыл бұрын

great video ! you always mange to put a smile on my face, thanks wish you all the best :)

@minitwatch 7 жыл бұрын

I'm glad. Thank you :)

@dmcc6280 7 ай бұрын

Should of edited this down to 3 maybe 4 minutes... It did look much more shiny. Thumbs up.

@markbarclay02 5 жыл бұрын

Let's go to town!

@itsmemuffins 7 жыл бұрын

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.

@minitwatch 7 жыл бұрын

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.

@kobaabok9999 7 жыл бұрын

cough, cough...Invicta haze; it's a feature not a bug.

@itsmemuffins 7 жыл бұрын

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.

@Longshore79 5 жыл бұрын

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?

@clayster89 7 жыл бұрын

I should send you my seiko i wear everyday at work. Its really scratched! lol

@ReviewCrap 7 жыл бұрын

Ok, but everyone really wants to know what Uncle Jimmy uses to polish his grand urchin.... ;)

@minitwatch 7 жыл бұрын

Let me ask him real quick.

@mauritsvanessen8326 5 жыл бұрын

Another Maurits from the Netherlands😂

@jeremygoh8793 Жыл бұрын

Where do you get those blue tape?

@kinshilp 2 жыл бұрын

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

@bbqworld2103 2 жыл бұрын

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

@WrongTimeWatch 7 жыл бұрын

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?

@minitwatch 7 жыл бұрын

Probably! Make sure you use gloves with those cap code cloths.

@rexxievalle8743 3 жыл бұрын

use the cape cod with the rotary...fast and clean

@osamaalobaidi3908 7 жыл бұрын

nice video man

@minitwatch 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@gordon5004 2 жыл бұрын

Great job making that watch look nice. Was the crystal made of mineral or acrylic?

@ELTORO619 3 жыл бұрын

I'm trying that and the scotch brite ain't doing nothing lol. I thought it was gonna feel rough but it all smooth

@smorris227 6 жыл бұрын

Pretty cool watch if you ever get the change to get your hands on some kinder buano try it they awesome viva la hollandia 🇳🇱🇳🇱

@MikaelCedergren 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are so unpolished and I really love it! Keep up the good work mate

@anastasiavlachos8666 4 жыл бұрын

Would this work on handbag hardware? Also does it work on gold hardware?

@MrWroehrich 7 жыл бұрын

Very nice vid + style props for not wearing a shirt :D

@minitwatch 7 жыл бұрын

It's warm where I live :p Thanks!

@mrjasonrowland 4 жыл бұрын

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?

@ajaxforever5473 7 жыл бұрын

The Netherlands. That's where i live too. You liked the "Dutch" licorice? Nice video, as always.

@minitwatch 7 жыл бұрын

I have had traditional dutch licorice before. It is AMAZING. Not like the crap we can get here!

@brandongonzal 3 жыл бұрын

Groetjes uit Amsterdam!

@hawaii137 3 жыл бұрын

What substance are you using to polish it?

@315giants 4 жыл бұрын

Can you do this on a two toned watch ? Will it make the gold worse?

@zwaistheStig 4 жыл бұрын

Solid gold no problem, gold plated ummm well you won't have a 2 tone watch any more 😆

@davidsonviray1403 3 жыл бұрын

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 :)

@taelorh1289 7 жыл бұрын

Dude I am loving your channel! Keep it up.

@johndonnelly5971 7 жыл бұрын

Great video thx. You are a natural teacher and guide with a great sense of hunour. Keep it up my friend.

@minitwatch 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks, John!

@namelesske 3 жыл бұрын

If I polish to Deep Space Nine the results will be more impressive?

@asifchowdary67 5 жыл бұрын

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

@NICKVST 7 жыл бұрын

Festina is a brand from spain

@Themoigt 6 жыл бұрын

What model is that watch? I really liked it

@marcjoseph1124 7 жыл бұрын

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.

@marcjoseph1124 7 жыл бұрын

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

@minitwatch 7 жыл бұрын

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.

@minitwatch 7 жыл бұрын

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

@marcjoseph1124 7 жыл бұрын

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

@minitwatch 7 жыл бұрын

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

@willisbunch9748 7 жыл бұрын

Did you ever get those lug/bracelet pins out? I've been struggling with the same issue with an "Armitron" watch...

@minitwatch 7 жыл бұрын

I have not :/ They are stuck in there. Which armitron watch do you have?

@willisbunch9748 7 жыл бұрын

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

@sinjon 4 жыл бұрын

What you actually came here to see starts at 6:20. Holy shit

@theaussienurseflipper.8113 Жыл бұрын

Mayb watch a KZfaq vid, to C how take watch band off. Cheers Graham

@exj220 7 жыл бұрын

Pass some of that candy bro.

@minitwatch 7 жыл бұрын

Yeah! Take it off my hands! I keep eating them!

@rahoffman123 2 жыл бұрын

So muxh better i used diamond metal polish and my citizen watch has been wiped of stainless look now it is chrome

@kobaabok9999 7 жыл бұрын

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.....

@minitwatch 7 жыл бұрын

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?

@kobaabok9999 7 жыл бұрын

The brand is called Perpetual. A small Chinese brand. I have the PR-01....I mean, my friend has the PR-01.

@williamzoom 7 жыл бұрын

Nice VFA-6H Alpha! You totally ruined your mom's plan to have a summer home in New Jersey by being to tough :)

@minitwatch 7 жыл бұрын

It's a Robotech Masterpiece VF-1J Max Sterling =). I do also have that exact Alpha, though! lol.

@williamzoom 7 жыл бұрын

It looked like the Alpha all blurry, that was like beer goggles!

@minitwatch 7 жыл бұрын

The blur upgraded it to the next generation! lol

@williamzoom 7 жыл бұрын

That's right, it works the same way with women:)

@shihaburrahmansamrat9453 6 жыл бұрын

Great video! The autofocus is horrible though

@mohnnadmercedes8246 7 жыл бұрын

7:30 what is this song ???? Plz answer

@minitwatch 7 жыл бұрын

It is something that I made up about 10 years ago :p.

@seekingthetruth3410 4 жыл бұрын

Need to learn how to do this properly, I'd never let anyone touch my watch to take out scratches that is an ameture,

@cakepanda 7 жыл бұрын

much quicker and easier to just use some 1000 grit wet and dry sandpaper - did that on my omega, looks almost like new.

@dawonfields654 6 жыл бұрын

It needs a battery

@chrisgilford5039 2 жыл бұрын

Lol bragging about his " Custom BambooTable" 😆

@dawonfields654 6 жыл бұрын

U wear that everyday

@BillKinsman 5 жыл бұрын

Dude the audio is too loud