Does anyone have any tips for getting scratches out of a watch face? I just got a new watch last month and I just today I noticed I have scratch right in the middle of my watch.
I found this video, that utilizes regular toothpaste to buff the face of the watch, then he wipes it with a glasses cleaning rag, many times.
This other tutorial discusses the matter at length, and agrees re. toothpaste above, but elaborates: " The most commonly endorsed polishing agents are Polywatch, Brasso, Displex and toothpaste. The process consists of (1) covering up the bezel with tape, so as not to damage it during polishing; and (2) using a soft polishing rag (or something similar), to work a small amount of your chosen substance into the scratch in a circular motion. In general, it should take a couple of minutes to get rid of the scratches, as long as theyre not too deep. " gearpatrol.com/
You could use a buffing compound, but glass is tricky. If you are not getting good results, take it to a professional to fix.
Is in on the face of the watch itself or on the crystal (clear plastic or glass covering)?? If it is on the crystal covering, and its plastic, it probably won't buff out.
You do not mention the cost of the watch but in any case - I would recommend taking the watch back to the store to see if they may be able to help you - you may be surprised and actually get the crystal replaced - either free or "cheap".
Or maybe ask advice of a watch or jewelry repair service as most of the home remedies will only work on very minor scratches.
Best thing is to take it to a jeweler and let them buff out the scratch professionally.
Try white toothpaste first to buff out the scratch. If it doesn't work, just take it to a watch repair jeweler.
this method is for poly/plastic watch faces-not mineral crystal or GLASS-would take a pretty long time to remove scratches from glass with toothpaste if it ever works-hence the poly cleaning stuff mentioned, brasso is light abrasive again works great on swatches or old watches featuring (perspex)-glass the best method-replace the glass, thats why you can buy saphire glass as its more scratch resistant.
Actually if it is plastic you have a greater chance of removing scratches with white rouge and a high speed spindle buffing wheel. The high rpm and the compound create heat that almost melts the plastic and fills in the gouge. If its glass, replacement is a more realistic solution. Just a thought. I would talk to a windshield repair service that seals cracked tempered glass with an undetectable substance.
