Acrylic Buffing

[Phxkeller]

Today I attempted to buff my acrylic 180 gallon.

I started with sand paper 260, 320, 400 wet grit sand paper.

Then I used the novus 3,2,1 polish with a buffing wheel after that, it took some time but I got it from a hazy look, what is now my problem, an clearer blurred look that I cant seem to buff out.

So I figure either my new buffing wheel (attached to my dewalt drill) is bad after 10 inches of buffing, I let the acrylic get to hot (which I checked and did not feel), or maybe I need to try a micron sandpaper instead of the higher grit?

Any suggestions or expertise in this area from anyone who has done it ?????????

THANKS !!!
Frank

 

[acrylic_300]

You need a seperate buffing wheel for 3 and 2 and 1. The grit is still in the wheel and you will probably never get it out.

Kit Scratch Out....at your local auto parts store is a good finishing pollish and monthly cleaner. I use an orbital buffer to apply it.

 

[Travis L. Stevens]

Most of the Acrylic Buffering Kits actually start at a very small grit. From about 1200-18,000 Grit.

 

[acrylic_300]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8340519#post8340519 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Travis L. Stevens
Most of the Acrylic Buffering Kits actually start at a very small grit. From about 1200-18,000 Grit.

Good point...I used all automotive buffing compounds because thats what I am most familiar with.

Steel wool, then heavy buffing compound, then light buffing compound, then the kit scratch out.

Make sure you have a clean wheel and clean surface each time.