Gazzla 23 Posted October 6, 2015 Hey Gang The clasp on my Omega SMP seems to have taken a desk dive bashing. One minute it was pristine, the next it's proper fucked. So I decided to give it a bit of TLC. For those new to this here's a little tutorial: First, remove the head. You don't even want to attempt this with the head on. Here's the strap and as you can see its taken some hits: Next, arm yourself with the required weapons. You'll need some Scotchbrite or a scourer. I prefer the ones with a sponge; they're easier to use. A toothbrush and some cotton buds: Next, give the strap a damn good clean using soapy water and your toothbrush. Dry thoroughly. This is where you need your cotton buds. Get into every nook and cranny because you want no moisture before proceeding to the next step. Next, in a firm, sweeping motion 'polish' your clasp with your Scotchbrite or whatever you have. Keep moving in the same direction as the existing brush detail. After a few minutes inspect your strap to see how you are getting on. Continue until the clasp is blemish free. Next, give it another clean with soapy water and dry thoroughly. Find your favourite polishing cloth and give it a good polish: And that's it you're done. Crack open a beer and admire your work. 20 minutes from start to finish. Before: After: Gaz 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted October 6, 2015 Wait! Where's the belt sander? Or the blowtorch? Bloody noobs... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moondustesp 136 Posted October 6, 2015 Will give this a go nice guide. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duzza 182 Posted October 6, 2015 Nice one. A couple of gentle passes with some cape code afterwards gives a nice final finish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerAnt 0 Posted October 6, 2015 Great tutorial - and timely for me as I‘m about to do the same thing. Only question - is that a gen Scotchbrite, or a replica ...? :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SliceMaster 281 Posted October 6, 2015 Good work there Gazzla very impressive....now sell me that watch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazzla 23 Posted October 6, 2015 Nice one. A couple of gentle passes with some cape code afterwards gives a nice final finish. Yes, I did, but the noobs reading this will fuck it up with Cape Cod . . . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Adam 0 Posted October 6, 2015 Great tutorial - and timely for me as I‘m about to do the same thing. Only question - is that a gen Scotchbrite, or a replica ...? :-) I can tell you it's a Tesco toothbrush. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadPickle 2,746 Posted October 6, 2015 i have the same toothbrush Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deju 1,873 Posted October 6, 2015 Desk dives? Fuck me it looks like you have been rock climbing! Well done on the outcome. Top marks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mariner89 0 Posted October 6, 2015 Jesus man you may have just saved the day for me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazzla 23 Posted October 6, 2015 Desk dives? Fuck me it looks like you have been rock climbing! Well done on the outcome. Top marks Haha! Cheers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazzla 23 Posted October 6, 2015 Jesus man you may have just saved the day for me Care to elaborate? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robin195959 2 Posted October 6, 2015 Excellent job and tutorial. 20mins too. Impressive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edge22 0 Posted October 6, 2015 i have the same toothbrush That's what you think, it's YOUR toothbrush he's using. Thank's for the guide Gaz, may come in handy sometime. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ruski91 1 Posted October 6, 2015 Next demo - scratches on polished metal pretty please Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MetalMickey 179 Posted October 6, 2015 Oooooh. Looks good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gmchris 68 Posted October 6, 2015 (edited) Nice one that's been my monthly ritual foe a while now. I put the sponge (asda smartprice pack of 8 for 40p - used to be 19p Wtf?) on my wooden chopping board and rub the clasp back and forth, it creates a 'rut' in the pad that makes the clasp track straight. Edited October 6, 2015 by gmchris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thenew1 0 Posted October 6, 2015 Thanks for the info. Need to do this to my Sub soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazzla 23 Posted October 6, 2015 Next demo - scratches on polished metal pretty please That's a whole different ball game and much longer than 20 mins . . . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ag69 0 Posted October 6, 2015 Great tutorial, thanks for sharing!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cubic Hare 494 Posted October 6, 2015 Good info here, thanks Gaz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazzla 23 Posted October 7, 2015 Thanks for the info. Need to do this to my Sub soon. Great tutorial, thanks for sharing!! Good info here, thanks Gaz Thanks chaps, you're welcome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites