TBII Cleaning/Polishing

[RightOnTime]

If you really want a polish look (really shiny), then you need to try cape cod. This will really make you watch bling.

I use Cape Cod,NEVR-DULL,and/or the "Creamy Stainless Steel Polish" that I get from work.

 

[weshardeniv]

I use Cape Cod,NEVR-DULL,and/or the "Creamy Stainless Steel Polish" that I get from work.

I have some of the Cape-Cod polishing cloths. I found that giving the band a quick once over with that, then using a 3M scouring pad, a few passes away from the face, did the trick to restoring to like new OEM condition.

 

[weshardeniv]

Wanted to update this thread - it’s raining like hell today so what better way to spend the day than taking apart and detailing the TBII?

I cleaned every piece with a Mr Clean Magic Eraser and light dish soap.

I then put masking tape over the crystal and CF on the face.

I used Scratch Doctor Nu Finish on some of the deeper scratches and swirls. Then rinsed thoroughly.

Next I polished all the titanium plates, and face with Cape Cod Polishing Cloths. This brought out a deep shine to the watch, taking away the brushed OEM look.

I wiped everything down after cleaning with a white microfiber hand towel before reassembly.

After reassembling, I took a 3M Scouring Pad, cut to the width of the band (h/t to @htrap2294) and brushed the length of the band, with the grain of the metal and gently firm pressure, to restore the OEM brushed look.

There are one or two deeper scratches that this process did not restore. I’m not confident enough yet to take them on, and want a second TBII as insurance should I screw it up before I try deeper scratch removal.

Here are the results:

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[htrap2294]

Wanted to update this thread - it’s raining like hell today so what better way to spend the day than taking apart and detailing the TBII?

I cleaned every piece with a Mr Clean Magic Eraser and light dish soap.

I then put masking tape over the crystal and CF on the face.

I used Scratch Doctor Nu Finish on some of the deeper scratches and swirls. Then rinsed thoroughly.

Next I polished all the titanium plates, and face with Cape Cod Polishing Cloths. This brought out a deep shine to the watch, taking away the brushes OEM look.

I wiped everything down after cleaning with a white microfiber hand towel before reassembly.

After reassembling, I took a 3M Scouring Pad, cut to the width of the band (h/t to @htrap2294) and brushed the length of the band, with the grain of the metal and gently firm pressure, to restore the OEM brushed look.

There are one or two deeper scratches that this process did not restore. I’m not confident enough yet to take them on, and want a second TBII as insurance should I screw it up before I try deeper scratch removal.

Here are the results:

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What a beauty, it looks like new!

P.S: Is your Automatic a lighter red than the date or is it just me?

 

[weshardeniv]

What a beauty, it looks like new!

P.S: Is your Automatic a lighter red than the date or is it just me?

It was how the light was hitting it through the crystal. Dead on second hand, Automatic and date are all the same red.


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[Steven Goldberg]

It was how the light was hitting it through the crystal. Dead on second hand, Automatic and date are all the same red.


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bro that looks real nice. If i shipped my TB2 to either of you guys, will you polish mine? Ill obviously pay for your time. Thanks, real awesome stuff.

 

[htrap2294]

bro that looks real nice. If i shipped my TB2 to either of you guys, will you polish mine? Ill obviously pay for your time. Thanks, real awesome stuff.

If needing to pay, Zach can probably do it way better than we can. The grain will most likely be more linear.

 

[Steven Goldberg]

If needing to pay, Zach can probably do it way better than we can. The grain will most likely be more linear.

either or, i cant get the finish right.

 

[weshardeniv]

bro that looks real nice. If i shipped my TB2 to either of you guys, will you polish mine? Ill obviously pay for your time. Thanks, real awesome stuff.

I’d be happy to give it a shot!


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[Steven Goldberg]

I’d be happy to give it a shot!


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your the man. Ill send you a PM in a little. Thanks brosive