Cape Cod Metal Polishing Cloths - Does It Remove Scratches?

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Do Cape Cod Metal Polishing Cloths remove micro-scratches from fine metal surfaces? I wanted to know the answer to that question too. Today I'm looking at how these Cape Cod Polishing Cloths work on stainless steel and sterling silver surfaces.
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[@JonFiorino]

Hi JustBlueFish, Just finished watching the video and you were very detailed and descriptive. I would love to add my 2 cents, maybe it can add a perspective to this topic. How and why a polish would remove scratches is because how a polish works. It uses abrasion to remove layers of metal on the superficial layer.This is why it becomes shiny because it is exposing the layers underneath that had 0 contact with sulfides and oxides in the air. But removing layers of metal also means damaging the watch you are cleaning in the first place, removing enough layers to equalize to the point of removing the stretches is alot. People using this on Luxury watches such as a Patek or a Rolex will no longer have a "virgin" watch and will not have the fine edges. Polishes in general are bad for watches. I Personally use and recommend Coat & Shine jewelry Protector and Cleaner, which does not use abrasion, cleans all metals as well as using nanotechnology to create a protection layer that prevents the exposure to oxides keeping the watch shine lasting longer. I hope I helped other watch lovers.

[@truth-Hurts375]

I love it when people know what they are talking about....tks.

[@enterthebruce91]

​​@@truth-Hurts375I made the rookie mistake of using an abrasive polishing cloth to remove the scratches on my Seiko 5kx (brushed links) it was my 1st time ever attempting to polish a watch so I had no idea you should never use a polishing cloth on a brushed surface. I noticed after that the layers of metal had been removed from the abrasive effects of the polishing cloth and left it with the black lines underneath the layers of metal exposed so in the end I unwittingly ended up doing way more harm than good, I should've just left it alone. In the future I think I'll just avoid polishing cloths completely and use a non abrasive cleaner/spray/polish instead, or I might just avoid polishing completely to be on the safe side and just clean my watch regularly and never actually polish it and accept that it will get scratches on it given enough time. If I knew what I was doing a bit better I might attempt to remove the scratches but I don't want to make the same mistake again, as I fear I would somehow ruin the high polished links even using the polishing cloth in the right way (I want to buy a watch with high polished centre links as I've never owned one before), or I would somehow ruin the brushed links trying to remove the scratches even using the right type of non-polishing cloth on the brushed surfaces/links.

[@1968jpy]

I found that the cape cod cloth does remove scratches but it’s all in how you use it . For example initially I rubbed the cloth on the watch case or bracelet and got the same results as Guy did . After time I realized that by laying the cape cod cloth on a flat surface and rubbing the watch on the cloth in one direction with some force that I got much better results and a perfect luster shine and removed the scratches as well. I just recently did this with a recent purchase of my Borealis Seahawk watch that I bought used from a friend that was a bit beat up and scratched. The watch looks brand new now . I also did this to the case and bracelet on my Padi Turtle 🐢 and same results looks brand new now 👍🏻

[@johnavi]

That's a good idea man

[@PlugInRides]

The point of Cape Cods cloths is the mild/fine polishing abrasive is on the cloth, along with tarnish remover. They are designed to rub the cloth on the surface needing polishing, or rubbing the watch case against the cloth. The point would be to rub the cloth harder, not to use a Dremel for the buffing stage. The Dremel is just polishing with the small amount of abrasive left behind by the cloth, whereas rubbing with the cloth does more polishing. It would be like merely wiping the car wax on your automobile, and then aggressively buffing it off, rather than rubbing on the car wax.

[@jonathanwick8887]

And usually removes from 1 to 2 microns... if you use a rotating machine you would get the scratches off and have a nice clean surface. The product is great ! The cleaning solution embedded in the cloth is what makes the difference. Just trying to help. It is what it is.🤓😎😉

[@JustBlueFish]

Thanks for watching.

[@stationplaza4631]

The sachets are a very good choice, if you have only a small number of items that need to be polished. The author's idea of using plastic sandwich bags, is nice way to organize things when you put together your own polishing/cleaning kit as well.

[@JustBlueFish]

Thanks for watching I appreciate it.

[@lionel170]

The polishing cloths only work on high polished surfaces. Brushed surfaces require brushing instead of polishing.

[@user-cb1vo1ik4b]

I just happened to be polishing when your vid randomly appeared...there is a fine balance between removing scratches and using a similar process of scratching to achieve a smooth service... I have had great success using Meguiars plastic polish for the bulk of the work and for final metal polishes like Flitz or Autosol... with some elbow grease in conjunction with a Dremel and repeat applications, results are a very smooth surface with very little if any scratches...hope this may help

[@Sams911]

for that Aviator watch, the solution was a green scotch bite pad, and rub lengthwise against the bracelet... like new!

[@JustBlueFish]

I've done a few clasps and bracelets with a scotch brite pad, it works pretty well, but I found the grain of the brushing isn't an exact match to the original finish from the manufacturer.

[@mrjasonrowland]

Indeed. The green part works like magic!

[@marcn8750]

@@JustBlueFish use steel wool instead

[@djzrobzombie2813]

Can you use cape cloth polish also for titanium watches ????

[@marcn8750]

Yes. But it will take longer

[@jjpgonzalez15]

Thanks for the Great video. You stayed very objective and all the info was actually helpful 👍

[@JustBlueFish]

Thanks for watching, glad it helped.

[@silviataylor92]

hi, can i use this on the back of my watch is it safe on the text, have light scratches ?

[@AMa-eh7tb]

Is the Micro cloth not abrasive to the finish cause I accidentally used my T-shirt and it created a fine swirl marks on my clasp and it drove me crazy thus I was planning to purchase the Cape Cod Cloths to remove the Micro Swirl scratches as indicated by one of your commentators.

[@Minniemousejan2010]

Use damp 1500 grit sandpaper to remove scratches then polish (on brushed not reflective metal).

[@JustBlueFish]

Thanks for the info. And thanks for watching.

[@simonpike779]

This subject is of great interest to me, i have a few stainless steel apple watches (hardly premium!) and come from an automotive painting background, we remove scratches quickly bu going through corse to very fine grade cutting compound ending in a final non abrasive polish, so was wondering if i start with a diamond paste designed for sapphire crystal (which i already have) and work my way up to this polishing cloth my logic tells me that this will not only be faster (with felt wheel and dremmel) I should remove much deeper scratches in the steel, right? Would i end up trashing the watch? Or am i missing a vital bit of information?

[@johnavi]

You try the diamonds paste idea? Had the same thought but haven't tried it.

[@elsemir]

Can I polish my silver iPhone 12 pro with it?

[@LaserFocused]

I use Mothers Billet metal polish for watches stainless steel

[@davidsonviray1403]

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 :)

[@kevinjk27]

I don’t think that bracelet was ever a polished finished. It looks like a satin finish with those lines. To clean those up you gently use a scotch brite pad and go in the direction of the lines. But be careful. Thanks for the video, I like my Cape Cod Cloth for the polished parts of the watch and use scotchbrite pad for the bracelet and satin finish parts.

[@MrSprocket2u]

pmsl ..... buff out scrashes ..... its only cleans ... brasso will do the same thing

[@JustBlueFish]

Thanks for watching.

[@aameiel]

Can you use this on crystals

[@marcn8750]

No. Use diamond paste for sapphire crystal.

[@checkhuang7404]

hello can use the iphone xs max glod ?

[@JustBlueFish]

No idea what you're talking about.

[@Ge.no.va13]

JustBlueFish Watch Reviews The iphone x/xs/xs max are all stainless steel which could be polished

[@Ge.no.va13]

Check Huang Can but you might scratch off the coating of the gold and even the black iPhone too

[@Ge.no.va13]

Check Huang So yes but not recommended

[@checkhuang7404]

@@Ge.no.va13 Thank you for your advice

[@Cling30]

does it remove metal?

[@JustBlueFish]

MK. Harvey polishing removes metal, yes, but unless you're going at it for an hour it's not enough to make any noticeable change to the dimensions of the object.

[@72Yonatan]

That other language is French. The answer to the title question is no, scratches are not removed, but they can be softened by this method of polishing.

[@silverghost4206]

Yes they are removed... I polished my bulova 96b137. An removed 100 percent scratches... This is absolutely incredible..

[@spectatorofallthings6587]

These clothes are simply amazing I’ve had watches I was ready to get rid of abd these brought them back to life!, not only that it made my watches look almost! New again and as far as sterling wow! Mirror finish every single time no matter how bad it looks

[@valengreymoon5623]

When using these, I'd suggest cutting off a small piece instead of using an entire cloth, since not much is needed to get the job done.

[@JustBlueFish]

That’s true you don’t need a lot.

[@djzrobzombie2813]

@@JustBlueFish Can you use cape cloth polish also for titanium watches ????

[@91lifetime23]

@@djzrobzombie2813no

[@ahill209]

There's a reason they are called polishing cloths. They are not for scratch removal, but for polishing. It's like the difference between rubbing compound for your car body and waxes. Other products are used to remove scratches.

[@timur7381]

I had the same results. Polished up an old watch I have, watch looks good due to being shiny and clean but most of the scratches are still there, just harder to see. Still a good product imo

[@JustBlueFish]

Yep it can clean up a watch, take off the tarnish, and soften up scratches a bit - but even with a ton of elbow grease and even a Drexel buffing wheel the deep scratches aren’t going anywhere.

[@timur7381]

@@JustBlueFish yup. I'm currently trying to remove scratches from a steel bezel I bought for a mod I'm working on (I scratched it up trying to remove that damn thing from the watch), and it's pretty damn hard to do with my dyi tools lol. I tried micromesh filers, they softened the scratches, but didn't remove them. Ordered steel micro filers, see if they will work. Learning as I go)

[@JustBlueFish]

Nice, good luck with that project!

[@timur7381]

@@JustBlueFish Thanks Guy)

[@djzrobzombie2813]

Can you use cape cloth polish also for titanium watches ????

[@tspedersen]

Holy shit, this cloth worked wonders cleaning up the bezel of my Hamilton Khaki Field Auto. I had amassed quite a bit of scratches already after 1 mo of constant wear and they were noticeable enough to bother me but this took care of 90% of what annoyed me. Only rubbed a minute or two. I was skeptical but it worked.

[@KHGuitarFreak1988]

Depending on what you are after. It won't remove deeper scratches, but it's good to remove hairline scratches. The upside is that it removes only tiny bits of material. Some guys are really anal about removing too much material with polishing. This allows you to polish it ever so gradually until one is happy

[@JustBlueFish]

Good points, thanks for watching.

[@KHGuitarFreak1988]

@@JustBlueFish It happens a lot with avid watch collectors. We are so anal about hairline scratches, so much so that this polish is pretty good. A harsher compound would probably remove way more material than perhaps necessary

[@brewer9565]

Good product with very good results - the watches and the ring were revitalized and looked really nice, albeit with some scratches remaining. The scratches add character to these items in my opinion. For an expensive vintage watch, I don't think it's a good idea to polish and buff to the point of removing all scratches anyway - it changes the character and the value of the watch. Good vid - thanks for posting.

[@JustBlueFish]

Thanks for watching and the comments appreciate it.

[@JustBlueFish]

The ring, in particular, looks better in person than on the video. Really zoomed in on the camera you see every little flaw. In person it just looks like a nice even shiny finish.

[@GrowWithTrung]

I wonder if the cloth touches the glass is okay. Thanks

[@djzrobzombie2813]

Can you use cape cloth polish also for titanium watches ????

[@marcn8750]

Yes it’s ok

[@91lifetime23]

I think you need to do the polishing to one direction only not both ways

[@TrueBlueYou]

Hit this with high grit sandpaper first, then use the Cod

[@clontstable1]

The other language? French.

[@JustBlueFish]

Cool thanks

[@badmiloo]

Yes it is French, badly translated that makes it sound funny but understandable. Oui, c'est en Français mal traduit, mais compréhensible.

[@dagger_4d]

So it is safe to use on a seiko that has diashield coating on it?

[@bubu-tk2sb]

when scratches are removed you eventually sand down the material of it, if it's a gold ring = you're losing gold out of it

[@JustBlueFish]

Thanks for watching

[@krystianstepien5835]

The feeling of brand new watch is worth of it. Prehaps I wouldn`t polish PP solid gold but up to Rolex...why not. Only to shine up the polish surface again.

[@david88va]

Polishing compounds are for polishing. If you want to remove scratches, you need abrasive compounds as preliminary steps then you'd end with this to add a polish finish.

[@DanCastle518]

Where did you get the bracelet for the avi-8

[@nigil7386]

The point is how deep scratches are

[@50hellkat2]

Those fine scratches will come out with the dry wipes with little effort. They have a very fine grit in them that is great for fine scratches.

[@JustBlueFish]

Thanks for watching.

[@UncleFjester]

Try flitz & a Micro fiber cloth...just sayin...

[@JustBlueFish]

Thanks for watching buddy.

[@roymason7041]

Just get the ultra fine steel wool will do the job.

[@marcn8750]

No. It will not give a mirror finish.

[@pedrosa144]

It’s only a polishing cloth, it will never remove scratches.

[@JustBlueFish]

Thanks for watching I appreciate it.

[@davidwhisenant5328]

Well, the scratches will never remove me, so we're even 😎

[@pedrosa144]

@@davidwhisenant5328 It took you 3 years to think of that reply? Now that is funnier than your ‘joke’.

[@Oliver-kn3bw]

Who wouldn’t do a before and after for a review? Bad vid. Could have been great

[@50hellkat2]

Connoisseurs Jewellery Wipes. Dry disposable wipe and wear. They are great. Most jewellery stores have them or the equivalent. They are usually for rings, necklaces but are great for scratches. I used them on my brushed nickel door hardware that had some scratches and scratches gone with little effort and as if they were never there. Completely gone.

[@JustBlueFish]

Thanks for the suggestion I'll have a look at them.

[@ResoBridge]

The AVI-8 looks like it has a stainless steel bracelet and case. That's a very hard material and you need something that's harder, like carborundum (silicon carbide) to polish out scratches. It takes a little courage to take a piece of course carborundum sheet, that would tear up most surfaces, to a stainless steel item, but with most stainless alloys you just get a nicely polished surface.

[@hsmthuel4990]

I have a really small scratch not deep at all just surface on the side of my Seiko case same as yours. Would I get this off with the cloth? Of a Dremel? I don't trust myself with a Dremel against my watch case as I don't have the steadiest hand lol. Great video.

[@Ray-ju5zm]

Can I use that on to polish 18k Gold?

[@JustBlueFish]

Yeah, I'm not sure but I think that's fine but nothing plated.

[@luccardi.]

Ray as long as it is solid gold, you can.

[@heyhocodyo01]

Does it polish brushed stainless steel

[@JustBlueFish]

It will, so you have to be careful if you are trying to polish up something like a watch that has brushed and high polished surfaces near one another.