cleaning used acrylic tank
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Speckled Grouper
Sticks Suck!
I worked with the kit yesterday and it was a PITA! It didn't remove the deep scratches and I had to constantly wash them to get the dust out. I went to HD and got some 320 sponges, now, of course the tank looks like hell and the deep scratches are a little better but not gone completely.
I do a little every day, but I think I will eventually have to climb into the tank and do it from the inside, it's very tiring to stand on the ladder and bend down while sanding. Not to mention that I can't reach all the way down into it......
I do a little every day, but I think I will eventually have to climb into the tank and do it from the inside, it's very tiring to stand on the ladder and bend down while sanding. Not to mention that I can't reach all the way down into it......
kurplunk
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The process is very time consuming and like I said it takes a lot of steps depending on the scratches. The sand paper or micro mesh is very fine. It is a wetsand type of sandpaper and is used for fine metal polishing and things of that sort. The lowest grade i have started out with is 3200 not 320. As far as local availability the only luck you might have finding it would be at tap plastics or a specialty machine equipment shop. I have only purchased it online. Done right guaranteed results. I have to look up the name of the place I ordered from, it's been awhile, but i've recommended it to others with similar results. I'll let you know as soon as i find the invoice. You can also just do a search on google or something.
kurplunk
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Go to www.etr-inc.com and you should find everything you need to know. Good Luck!
Speckled Grouper
Sticks Suck!
That basic kit they have is about the same I used. Now, here's my question: The first grade pad should take out the heavy scratch and then you use the others to buff and polish, right?
That's what is not happening in my case, so I kinda don't wanna waste my time and have to start all over again because the scratch is still there. Did I get that right?
That's what is not happening in my case, so I kinda don't wanna waste my time and have to start all over again because the scratch is still there. Did I get that right?
ratherbediving
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Did you see how bad the 'hazing' was once the tank was filled with water?
A lot of scratches will be invisible once the tank is filled up... it isn't a bad idea to leak test a new (used) tank anyway, might want to fill it up in the back yard and see how it looks.
A lot of scratches will be invisible once the tank is filled up... it isn't a bad idea to leak test a new (used) tank anyway, might want to fill it up in the back yard and see how it looks.
Tabeaubi
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ETR-IRC Everclear Scratch refurbishing kit
ETR-IRC Everclear Scratch refurbishing kit
Check out how the ETR-IRC kit fixed up a 300 gallon acrylic I recently aquired. Abouy half way down the page.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=782366
Keep the faith. It takes a while. Took me about 6+ hours to get it to the point in the picture. Probably needs another 4-6 hours to get it perfecto.
Tom
ETR-IRC Everclear Scratch refurbishing kit
Check out how the ETR-IRC kit fixed up a 300 gallon acrylic I recently aquired. Abouy half way down the page.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=782366
Keep the faith. It takes a while. Took me about 6+ hours to get it to the point in the picture. Probably needs another 4-6 hours to get it perfecto.
Tom
The hazing doesnt look all the bad since the bottom (outside) is painted white so I really cant see the haze all too much. The sides, well, I just wont look at the tank from the sides, then.
I'll try the micromesh sandpaper after I get the tank started. I've prepped this tank too long (6 months) and now I'm just itching to put water in it.
Tabeaubi,
your tank looks nice. Mine's just a third your size, and my CL is similar to yours.
Jeff
I'll try the micromesh sandpaper after I get the tank started. I've prepped this tank too long (6 months) and now I'm just itching to put water in it.
Tabeaubi,
your tank looks nice. Mine's just a third your size, and my CL is similar to yours.
Jeff
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