Mother knows best (A question of watch polishing)

[shadowman]

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

[demonloop]

If it doesn't remove metal, how does it work? I thought that's how polish worked on metal?

[shadowman]

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

[100thmonkey]

Using a decent cloth like Sylvette always goes along way to reducing hairline marks too

[walkerwek1958]

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

[senraw]

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

[robcat]

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.

[Terryjames]

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

Hi can you tell me please what the blue compounds exact name is ... thanks

[adzman808]

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'm glad to read that Paul, I bought a CC about 10m ago and frankly I think it's toss... polishing mop on my dremel seems to be ok.... (i'm still too intimidated to try brushed finishes tho)

[gray]

Peek, know what I mean

[walkerwek1958]

Hi can you tell me please what the blue compounds exact name is ... thanks

Can`t remember! I bought it a coupl eof years back in a DIY store. Cousins do a similar one.

Paul

[tdunn28]

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!

[walkerwek1958]

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

[shadowman]

A black residue will appear on the cloth with use of Mothers

[walkerwek1958]

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

[BigBird]

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

[imb1]

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.

[watchmad]

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

[Omegamanic]

What's the difference:

[watchmad]

the name??? :)

[Omegamanic]

the name??? :)

It's twice the price.

[Junior]

What's the difference:

I think they use it in the Army.

I'll get my coat!