If it doesn't remove metal, how does it work? I thought that's how polish worked on metal?
Many rave about the 'Cape Cod' polishing cloths, but it leaves millions of fine hairlines which i dislike intensely. I've obviously used them though and 'Flitz'... This morning the postie brought me a tub of 'Mothers' which is simply superior in every conceivable way. It's a waxy paste that even smells good, is so gentle it would be impossible to remove metal, and cheap at circa £10.00
I would heartily recommend it for the OCD perfectionist types like myself. This tub is the 5oz size which i suspect will be around after me! Only a minute amount is needed for a brilliant shine, free of hairlines. There are numerous eBay sellers, choose one that suits you
If it doesn't remove metal, how does it work? I thought that's how polish worked on metal?
OK, a qualification as i'm not waiting to start a debate. Cods are considered good by some but aggressive, this is so mild and such a smooth paste, it is a polish in the true sense not a compound a-la T-Cut, perhaps like a quality car polish enhances, this performs the same task.
It won't remove scratches per-se, its not designed to. Maybe a Cod to do that and finish with this, which is more jewellers rouge like. HTH
Using a decent cloth like Sylvette always goes along way to reducing hairline marks too
RIAC
The latest Cape Cods don`t seem as good as ones I`ve used in the past. I too have problems with the cloths, which seem to introduce fine hairline scratches. I wipe the workpiece over with a Cape Cod then use a soft cloth or a polishing buff to lightly polish the surface. I`m on the lookout for something better and I may try this Mothers stuff.
For a polish to be effective it has to have some abrasive quality, otherwise it won`t take out fine scratches. For final polishing I use a soft polishing wheel with blue compound wherever possible; far better than Cape Cods.
Paul
I've used Pinnacle Superlative polish for over a decade, it's fantastic and i'm only on my second tub.
http://watchpolishing.ipower.com/brush.htm
IMO you can't beat a proper spinning wheel polish like this (no affiliation) http://www.thepolishingshop.co.uk/ac...hing_Kits.html or one of the dremel type drill attachments.
With a mild compound and the sisal mop, you can get a really nice mirror polish, and there will be a negligible amount of material removed. They also give a really nice brushed finish, as you can keep the wheel parallel to the grain.
i decided to get some Mothers based on this thread & i'm glad I did as this stuff rocks. leaves a quality smooth finish with very little effort. Recommended!
Before I commit to buying some of this stuff, will someone clarify whether it is simply a wax, or whether it has some (albeit very fine) abrasive quality?
If it has no abrasive effect whatsoever it cannot remove hairline scratches....it isn`t possible.
Put some on a piece of white tissue, rub it against a clean steel watchcase, and tell me what colour the paper is. If there's no sign of blackness there's no abrasive effect and it's not for me.
It's advertised as a polish for alloys, not steel, and that's what bothers me.
Paul
A black residue will appear on the cloth with use of Mothers
Thanks, that's what I was trying to establish. I had it recommended a while back and forgot about it. I too have problems with the current Cape Cod cloths, sending freshly refinished watches out with tiny hairline scratches is a no-no!
I`ll buy some of this, thanks for the info.
Paul
I posted a thread about this stuff back in January - I haven't used a Cape Cod since...
http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.ph...hlight=mothers
Mike
Well it looks like I will be ordering some as well. I ave used Cape Cod in the past and thought they were pretty good but this sounds better. I have some shiny Breitlings that need a polish.
what cloth do you use as I guess the capr cods cloth type has something to do with the finish??
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2811003424...84.m1439.l2649
Last edited by watchmad; 13th July 2013 at 09:26.
the name??? :)