Acrylic microfiber mesh/scratch removers?

[DarkXerox]

I remember awhile back that someone said they were testing out some new acrylic scratch removal system that supposedly could be used underwater. Also people mentioned that they used some type of microfiber pad that they attached to their magnetic algae cleaners also. Any links that I could check out? Thanks!

 

[racrumrine]

Marc Daniels in MARS was working on it. I'm not sure where it is going these days. I believe he had it all figured out though.

This thread has a lot of discussion about it http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=1029555

Best of luck,

Roy

 

[dannieboiz]

I have the kit from Rainbow Lifeguard, works great inside or outside of water.

What I also did was instead of sticking my whole hand inside the tank, I attached it to a mag float (the bigger one 350 I think) tie it down really tight with some rubberbands and then polish the scratched area this way. Works great and it doesn't even need to be polished.

What I also tend to do is just leave the mesh attached so when i wipe down the tank I'm also polishing it at the same time.

 

[Ti]

i got the marine depot one, works great.

 

[DarkXerox]

so with that rainbow kit, i take it you dont use the polishing liquid since that could probably cause water quality problems? I think I might have to order one then. Does it do a good job with the microscratches/swirl marks? And can it manage some of the larger scratches?

 

[reefboy1]

Micromesh

Micromesh

Hi,

I use micromesh (3200,4000,6000 and 8000 grit) to remove scratches on the inside of my acylic tank. Works great.

Art

 

[sfsuphysics]

I'm in the same boat as you DarkXerox, my research seems to indicate that you use these pads (and using them with a good magnetic cleaner will save your hand from pruning up being in the water for a long time) starting with thicker grits and working your way down. You're supposed to go perpendicular to the scratch, then the next level of mesh you go perpendicular to the previous direction you went, alternating until it's removed. If you have swirl marks going perpendicular might be problematic however once you get rid of the swirl marks (replacing with more scratches) simply go perpendicular to that and continue. But yeah, you don't use liquid stuff.

 

[DarkXerox]

Ok I'll go ahead and order the one from marine depot then since that guy in the thread doesn't seem to be distributing/posting as of late.

Once I get the scratches out that I'm going to focus on, what grit size do you guys use for everyday use on a magnet cleaner? I heard that people leave a sheet in for normal use.

 

[DarkXerox]

Eh, I'm going to order soon so I'd like to know what grit I should use to leave on for everyday use.

 

[Ti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9563840#post9563840 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by DarkXerox
so with that rainbow kit, i take it you dont use the polishing liquid since that could probably cause water quality problems? I think I might have to order one then. Does it do a good job with the microscratches/swirl marks? And can it manage some of the larger scratches?

I did the inside with water in the tank, so I didn't use the liquid.
It got rid of my fine scratches, swirl marks and large scratches.
Just takes time and effort.

 

[reefboy1]

I'd use the 6000 grit for more frequent magnet use. My tank is 1" thick and I have a pretty powerful magnet, so I can't use the micromesh - but in manual cleaning, I've found the 6000 grit to be pretty safe.

Art

 

[DarkXerox]

Ok I need to order some bulbs from reefgeek so I'll get the micromesh kit that they have with various grit sizes. Thanks for the help guys!