Watches are one of the indispensable accessories in our daily lives, they not only show the time, but also reflect our taste and personality. However, watches are also items that are easily bumped and scratched, especially the steel rim of the watch, which often has some obvious scratches, affecting the beauty and value of the watch. So, what should we do in the face of such a situation?Do you have to get a new rim, or simply a new watch?
Actually, not necessarily. Some scratches can be repaired in a few simple ways to restore the brilliance of your watch. Of course, these methods are only suitable for some shallow or less obvious scratches, if the scratches are too deep or too much, it is still recommended that you find a professional maintenance personnel to deal with them, so as not to cause more damage. Below, I will introduce you to several common methods for repairing scratches on watch steel rims, I hope it will help you.
Toothpaste is a daily necessity that not only cleans our teeth, but also removes stains and scratches from metal surfaces. This is because the toothpaste contains tiny abrasive particles that act as a slight abrasive, removing oxide and dirt from the surface and restoring the metal's shine. So, if you have some less noticeable scratches on your watch's rim, you can try fixing them with toothpaste.
The specific steps are as follows:
1.Wipe the watch rim with a clean soft cloth or cotton swab to remove dust and oil and keep the surface dry.
2.Then apply a thin layer of toothpaste to the scratch and gently massage it with your fingers or a cotton swab to allow the toothpaste to penetrate into the scratch.
3.Then moisten the toothpaste with a soft cloth or cotton ball and gently wipe the toothpaste in circular motions until the scratches disappear or lighten up.
4.Finally, dry the watch rim with a clean soft cloth, check the repair effect, if you are not satisfied, you can repeat the above steps until the desired effect is achieved.
The advantages of this method are that it is simple and convenient, the cost is low, and the toothpaste is less abrasive and will not cause much damage to the watch rim. However, this method also has some disadvantages, such as the toothpaste may remain in the crevices of the watch, which is not easy to clean, and the effect may not be obvious for some deep or large scratches.
Metal polishing paste is a product specially used for cleaning and polishing metal surfaces, which can effectively remove oxide layers, stains, rusts, scratches, etc. from metal surfaces, so that the metal can be restored to shine as good as new. The composition of metal polishing paste is similar to that of toothpaste, both contain some abrasive particles, but the abrasive particles of metal polishing paste are finer and more uniform, and more abrasive, so the effect will be better for some deep or more scratches. Of course, the ** of metal polishing paste will also be more expensive than toothpaste, and you should be more careful when using it to avoid excessive wear and tear on the watch ring.
The specific steps are as follows:
1.Similarly, wipe the watch rim with a clean soft cloth or cotton swab to remove dust and oil and keep the surface dry.
2.Then apply a layer of metal polishing paste to the scratch and gently massage it with your fingers or a cotton swab to allow the polishing paste to penetrate into the scratch.
3.Then moisten the polishing paste with a soft cloth or cotton ball and gently rub the polishing paste in circular motions until the scratches disappear or lighten down.
4.Finally, dry the watch rim with a clean soft cloth, check the repair effect, if you are not satisfied, you can repeat the above steps until the desired effect is achieved.
The advantage of this method is that it is more effective, it can remove some deep or more scratches, and make the watch bezel look smoother. However, this method also has some disadvantages, such as the high ** of metal polishing paste, and it is necessary to be more careful when using it to avoid excessive wear and tear on the watch rim, or affect other parts, such as the glass, strap, etc.
Finally, I would like to introduce a small trick to you, you can use a silver sponge (silver stick) to wipe the scratches, and the effect is also good.
The above are the several watch rim scratch repair methods I have introduced for you, you can choose the right method to try according to the material and scratch condition of your watch rim, so that your watch will shine again. Of course, if your watch rim is seriously damaged, or you don't want to do it yourself, it is still recommended that you find a professional repairer to deal with it to avoid greater losses. The watch is our personal companion and our image representative, we must take good care of it, let it accompany us for a longer time and better.
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