Reply With QuoteBrasso is pretty much the same as T-cut and works just fine.Originally Posted by Mick P
Just a quick question. What is the best way to polish a gold watch without dismantling it. I was thinking of either Brasso or Duraglit.
Is there anything that gives better results?
Brasso is pretty much the same as T-cut and works just fine.
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Gold plated or solid gold ?
Valid question, I assumed (which is where I may be wrong) that it's the real deal.
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Cape Cod polishing cloth is similar to duraglit etc...but it smells nicer.
I don’t know how it directly compares with the alternatives, but I have used it on the gold bit of my TT glidelock clasp to remove swirlies without any issues.
Another vote for cape cod, less harsh than brasso
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Thanks for the replies. Basically I bought a 1938 14ct gold Omega art deco style open face pocket watch last week and much to my surprise it is just as accurate as my Explorer that I am currently wearing. It's all shiny and bright but I just thought a good polish of the case and lens would not come amiss.
Unless you’re trying to remove fine hairline scratches I would use nothing more abrasive than a rouge cloth, they’re ideal for removing tarnish from 9ct and 14 ct gold without being too harsh. After a few years even 18 ct gold benefits from a rub over with a rouge cloth to brighten it up.
I haven't done anything to polish it yet but I do have a tin of brasso tucked away somewhere. So another simple question, what is the advantage that a rouge cloth or any other similar type of cloth has over Brasso?
Brasso is a little more abrasive and has a mild acid in it.
OK, rouge cloth it is then. I must be honest and admit that until now I had never heard of them.
Many thanks to all.
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