polywatch questions

jtbenson · Post by **jtbenson** » Mon Mar 26, 2018 10:59 am

For those of you with experience using polywatch, a few questions:
1) is there a particular type of cloth that works best? Going to be ordering some and I see there is an option of buying it with or without an included cleaning cloth. Is there anything proprietary about the cloth, or is it just a standard lens cleaning cloth?
2) anyone ever use it on prescription eyeglasses, or camera lens? if so, positive or negative result?
Thanks!

JDC222 · Post by **JDC222** » Mon Mar 26, 2018 11:04 am

I use my finger to apply and rub it in, that way it is easy to regulate the pressure. Once dry, I use a soft eye-glasses (silk?) cleaning cloth....It has worked great for me.

JP Chestnut · Post by **JP Chestnut** » Mon Mar 26, 2018 11:13 am

Two screwdrivers are the proper method. One to apply. One to polish. Finish with clear tape.

JDC222 · Post by **JDC222** » Mon Mar 26, 2018 11:16 am

Must use Titanium screwdrivers though...

JP Chestnut · Post by **JP Chestnut** » Mon Mar 26, 2018 11:17 am

Have to check with Eric first. Not sure about the tape brand either.

DoctorC · Post by **DoctorC** » Mon Mar 26, 2018 11:19 am

I would not use on Eyeglasses. Poly watch works on acrylic (Plastic) but not glass.
It would not do anything on a camera lens as these are glass.
Eyeglasses , if glass, no effect, if plastic lenses, could warp the lens distorting vision.

As far as using on watches with acrylic glass, I use a cotton cloth for application and a microfiber cloth to wipe up and polish.

jtbenson · Post by **jtbenson** » Mon Mar 26, 2018 12:53 pm

thanks for the insight fellas

ericf4 · Post by **ericf4** » Mon Mar 26, 2018 12:56 pm

JDC222 wrote: ↑
Mon Mar 26, 2018 11:04 am
I use my finger to apply and rub it in, that way it is easy to regulate the pressure. Once dry, I use a soft eye-glasses (silk?) cleaning cloth....It has worked great for me.

yep figured about that.......I assumed this was a post from Ed....

ericf4 · Post by **ericf4** » Mon Mar 26, 2018 12:58 pm

JP Chestnut wrote: ↑
Mon Mar 26, 2018 11:17 am
Have to check with Eric first. Not sure about the tape brand either.

ive moved on from tape dude...i got the good stuff now.....some automotive product they use on the front ends of cars......Lol....serious...I have it on 2 claps and works great/ say what you will....My clasps look pristine... :headbang:

caesarmascetti · Post by **caesarmascetti** » Mon Mar 26, 2018 2:02 pm

yup I use Meguires headlight polish and a micro fibre cloth to clean off the crystal works great

BBK357 · Post by **BBK357** » Mon Mar 26, 2018 4:48 pm

Pro tip-

I had sun spots on my U1P glass... I emailed pics to rob at WB who suggested it’s a chemical reaction that made the outer AR bubble (I was convinced of this too). But I emailed the pics to Sinn and they knew right away- it was from swimming and then being in the sun. They suggested polywatch on the crystal; but I tried toothpaste. I was afraid to use poly watch as I thought I was more abrasive. The toothpaste Took the sun spots out after a few applications. Amazing stuff.

Sun spots “burnt” into AR

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After toothpaste

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Man I really miss that watch

JP Chestnut · Post by **JP Chestnut** » Mon Mar 26, 2018 4:53 pm

Now that's a tool watch... gets fucked up from swimming and being in the sun. I'm glad you got it fixed though.

ericf4 · Post by **ericf4** » Mon Mar 26, 2018 5:03 pm

Outer AR is stupid.

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manitoujoe · Post by **manitoujoe** » Mon Mar 26, 2018 5:06 pm

I love the outer AR on my U1. Makes that crystal vanish at certain angles. Really cool.

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sierra11b · Post by **sierra11b** » Mon Mar 26, 2018 5:16 pm

I have used on prescription lenses after a nasty scratch. I’m the guy who opts for whatever basic lenses are covered under annual insurance.

You have to use the finger method and focus on the entire lenses with emphasis on the scratch, but not enough to distort. I got about 80% of the scratch out without any distortion. Just enough to be able to live with what was still visible.

Same method applies to hesalite crystal. You have to work the entire crystal to keep it even which a little more elbow grease focusing on the trouble spots.

dnslater · Post by **dnslater** » Mon Mar 26, 2018 5:18 pm

I use poly watch with an old cotton t shirt on my Speedy. I tried it on some old glasses and it partially ate thru the AR coating and ruined them.

jtbenson · Post by **jtbenson** » Mon Mar 26, 2018 5:32 pm

ericf4 wrote: ↑
Mon Mar 26, 2018 12:56 pm

JDC222 wrote: ↑
Mon Mar 26, 2018 11:04 am
I use my finger to apply and rub it in, that way it is easy to regulate the pressure.
yep figured about that.......I assumed this was a post from Ed....

*cough*, are we still talking about polywatch?

TSD · Post by **TSD** » Mon Mar 26, 2018 6:07 pm

BBK357 wrote: ↑
Mon Mar 26, 2018 4:48 pm
Pro tip-

They suggested polywatch on the crystal; but I tried toothpaste. I was afraid to use poly watch as I thought I was more abrasive. The toothpaste Took the sun spots out after a few applications. Amazing stuff.

Good, you went first. Now I can say it...just use Crest. Gives my WatchCo that minty fresh look.

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