removing scratches?

scubajim · 10/24/2008, 08:09 PM

What do people use to remove scratches from acrylic underwater without removing the livestock?Thanks,james

gem · 10/24/2008, 08:17 PM

http://www.etr-inc.com/shop/cart.php...t_detail&p=101

You have to buy the magnet seperately. The heavy duty one.

scubajim · 10/24/2008, 08:19 PM

thanks. Have you tried this stuff? how well does it work?

gem · 10/24/2008, 08:31 PM

I haven't personally no. But I watched Matt at Aqualife buff the scratches off the inside of their old 240 show tank. It worked great, but it takes a bit to get them out. Plus the magnet you need is pretty expensive.

jthao · 10/24/2008, 08:38 PM

any scratch remover kit will work. you just have to go in and sand it by hand. or you can use any cleaning magnet (the stronger the better). It works way better by hand though. obviously you can't use the liquid polisher though. on the inside it's a little trickier but on the outside it's a piece of cake, just polish like you would a car (you can even use the 3 stage rubbing compound that are used on cars on the outside of your tank.)

reedrodz · 10/25/2008, 01:52 AM

i used turtle wax on mine with a power tool. just make sure you clean it well. its very easy.

10/24/2008, 08:09 PM	#1
scubajim Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: citrus heights, ca Posts: 616	removing scratches? What do people use to remove scratches from acrylic underwater without removing the livestock?Thanks,james

10/24/2008, 08:17 PM	#2
gem Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rocklin, CA Posts: 2,758	http://www.etr-inc.com/shop/cart.php...t_detail&p=101 You have to buy the magnet seperately. The heavy duty one. __________________ ~Ginger~ Current Tank Info: 25 gal rimless cube - Slimline LED light.

10/24/2008, 08:31 PM	#4
gem Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rocklin, CA Posts: 2,758	I haven't personally no. But I watched Matt at Aqualife buff the scratches off the inside of their old 240 show tank. It worked great, but it takes a bit to get them out. Plus the magnet you need is pretty expensive. __________________ ~Ginger~ Current Tank Info: 25 gal rimless cube - Slimline LED light.

10/24/2008, 08:38 PM	#5
jthao Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SAC, CA Posts: 2,085	any scratch remover kit will work. you just have to go in and sand it by hand. or you can use any cleaning magnet (the stronger the better). It works way better by hand though. obviously you can't use the liquid polisher though. on the inside it's a little trickier but on the outside it's a piece of cake, just polish like you would a car (you can even use the 3 stage rubbing compound that are used on cars on the outside of your tank.) __________________ When life throws you a curve ball, you throw your bat at life. Current Tank Info: :( Last edited by jthao; 10/24/2008 at 08:48 PM.

10/25/2008, 01:52 AM	#6
reedrodz Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Elk Grove Posts: 748	i used turtle wax on mine with a power tool. just make sure you clean it well. its very easy. __________________ Reed Current Tank Info: 300gal, 135sump, Euro-Reef cs12-1, MRC cr 2 dual chamber CaRx. 400watts MHs x 5 with radium bulbs,1hp chiller,reeflo close loop.48inch laguna UV light,ACjr, ATO,7 stage RODI, 500watts titanium Catalina and 2 JEBO heaters, 6ft LED @440nm

10/24/2008, 08:19 PM	#3
scubajim Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: citrus heights, ca Posts: 616	thanks. Have you tried this stuff? how well does it work?