Brushed finish between the lugs

[Pentax 0]

Hi i know i have not been around in ages just tooo busy!

 

I accidentaly scratched in between the lugs of my IWC there is a fine satin finish in between the lugs which is in a very straight line , does anybody know how this is achieved and with which machine ?

 

I have tried buffing it with a green scotch brite and with a buffing pen and also with the light side of a ladies nail file as i have done on other watch lugs before but the result was not optimal as the buffing finish in between the lugs seems much different

 

Any help woulb be appreciated

 

Thanks

[HeavyKrush 16]

Could we get some pics?

 

[dalboy 2]

Could we get some pics?

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[Silverspeed 10]

http://www.jewelrydisplay.com/prodimg/47-100.jpg[\img]

 

Bloody ipad......

 

http://www.jewelrydisplay.com/prodimg/47-100.jpg

[Pentax 0]

Silver i have the Dremal and all the buffing set but the straight finish is not achievable i found a way trying on an old case and i seem to be hurting the edges i will post some picts later because ipad is killing me

[Pentax 0]

Bad side

 

http://s1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa420/dimo75/?action=view&current=0CDA4408-234D-4785-9CAF-E7D1B1B11882-4369-00000338C61929D6.jpg&mediafilter=noflash

 

Good side

 

http://s1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa420/dimo75/?action=view&current=69958310-F0E6-45EC-B559-EB4D74B02F7B-4369-00000338B8BB3020.jpg&mediafilter=noflash

[Silverspeed 10]

It may need some practise and keeping the polishing pad stationary and afterwards a bit of handpolishing

[onionbag 1]

To remove a scratch that 'goes against the grain' of an already prepared finish takes a little time and patience, the best rule is start with a rougher abrasive, then work down to that which gives you the finish you require.

 

A dremel is probably not the best tool for this job, a lapping stick with some 400 grit abrasive paper would be a good start, followed by 800 grit to finish, remember to work slowly and lightly.

[10:10 Watch Repair 1]

Most satin stainless watches are finished with a satin finish wheel mounted on a bench polisher.

[onionbag 1]

'Tis true dat. As he hasn't one, a hand-job it should be. But WTF do I know? I've only spent 35 years polishing and grinding steel.

[Pentax 0]

When i do it by hand the strokes slant when done by machine they are perfectly straight , i tried another trick on an old watch and it worked but the cornered edges got grinded too any advice ? I tried sticking paper tape but with the movement of the grit it would displace.

[10:10 Watch Repair 1]

'Tis true dat. As he hasn't one, a hand-job it should be. But WTF do I know? I've only spent 35 years polishing and grinding steel.

seems a bit unnecessary, that response.

[scorpion 0]

'Tis true dat. As he hasn't one, a hand-job it should be. But WTF do I know? I've only spent 35 years polishing and grinding steel.

seems a bit unnecessary, that response.

Maybe its because he has spent so long grinding and polishing and his arm must ache plus I bet he has a wee hangover after all that drinking at the GTG.