Integrated Polishing System Symptoms
- Edges soften
- Detail becomes less crisp
- Coating or colour changes at high points
- Surface looks overworked
Troubleshooting
Refreshed jewellery was over-polished
Aggressive refresh polishing can soften fine design details, remove too much metal, or damage a coating if it extends beyond the worn area.
Likely causes
- Too many passes or excessive pressure
- The item needed a different workflow
- Coating risk was not considered before refresh
Checks
- Inspect detail and high points frequently
- Limit pass count
- Confirm coating status before using a light refresh path with LUXI Blue
Recommended fixes
- Stop and reassess process
- Move to client-approved repair strategy if damage is visible
- Avoid further polishing on coating-risk items
Prevention
- Use light pressure and short passes
- Apply the workflow only to light wear
- Show coating warnings before light refresh polishing
Warning for plated or coated surfaces
Coated surfaces may include electroplating, flash plating, PVD/CVD coatings, lacquers and other decorative or protective layers. Mechanical polishing may thin, remove, discolor, detach or otherwise damage such coatings. Do not polish coated surfaces unless the coating type, thickness and repair strategy are understood and tested.