novus?
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rams
ramtheory
http://www.novusautoglassstl.com/
don't know if they would actually sell you product... but worth a call...maybe they would mobile response fix your tank
don't know if they would actually sell you product... but worth a call...maybe they would mobile response fix your tank
Novus
Novus
I ordered mine when I was using it a few months ago. I couldn't find it at any local stores. I think Lowes or HD have some stuff, but it is more of a polish than a Novus 1,2, or 3 like you will need if the scratches have any depth at all.
Bruce
P.S. Use a power buffer - I tried doing it by hand for about 12 hours and was getting nowhere.
Novus
I ordered mine when I was using it a few months ago. I couldn't find it at any local stores. I think Lowes or HD have some stuff, but it is more of a polish than a Novus 1,2, or 3 like you will need if the scratches have any depth at all.
Bruce
P.S. Use a power buffer - I tried doing it by hand for about 12 hours and was getting nowhere.
Reefer Wannabe
Premium Member
Wow--you're quick. Can't wait to see.
rbnice1
New member
ok this might be a bit graphic intense.
so here is what we started with.
you can kinda see the scratches and the glue at the botton that was holding the trim on.
After 24 hours soaking with 10% vinegar water then 3 hours cleaning, 4 hours sanding, 5 hours polishing.
It doesn't really show the scratches real well. but before we started there was a lot of scratches and they are all pretty much gone. There was also a lot of glue on the tank it is also all gone.
Here is how we did it. if you just have light scratching you can skip past the 600 grit steps.
Step 1 use some 600 grit snad paper to smoth it out. I ualso used water.
Once it is smooth use 2000grit sand paper to finish it.
so here is what we started with.
you can kinda see the scratches and the glue at the botton that was holding the trim on.
After 24 hours soaking with 10% vinegar water then 3 hours cleaning, 4 hours sanding, 5 hours polishing.
It doesn't really show the scratches real well. but before we started there was a lot of scratches and they are all pretty much gone. There was also a lot of glue on the tank it is also all gone.
Here is how we did it. if you just have light scratching you can skip past the 600 grit steps.
Step 1 use some 600 grit snad paper to smoth it out. I ualso used water.
Once it is smooth use 2000grit sand paper to finish it.
rbnice1
New member
Then wipe it all down and clean it up.
Then I used Novus2, applied using a buffing sponge that came with my orbital sander. I want to note that I tried doing this by hand and said fuk that after 10 minutes or so.
I would guess any buffer would work for this. the important part is buffing smallish areas at a time. You want to buff till it drys and glazes over.
this is after first buffing.
second buffing. Beer optional, but highly recommended
I found 4 buffings was the best.
This tank will only be viewable from 2 sides on those 2 sides I buffed 3-4 times and took my time on it using that novus2,.
So it you have scratches get a cheap block sander and just sand it with water and 1000 grit then move too 2000 grit, then move to buffing with novus2.
Thanks for the pics. I think I am going to try and skip the sanding part as well. See how the buffing works.
Just want a confirmation on what to use.
This is the sander I already have:
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=241413-546-343K&lpage=none
Is this the buffing pad I should use?
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=250956-1069-3737&lpage=none
Thanks in advance
Just want a confirmation on what to use.
This is the sander I already have:
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=241413-546-343K&lpage=none
Is this the buffing pad I should use?
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=250956-1069-3737&lpage=none
Thanks in advance
Your sander should work fine. I used both a foam buffing pad and some terry-cloth type buffing pads. If you want to speed things up, you could try the sanding in an inconspicuous area (I might try it next time). I couldn't find buffing pads made to fit my size of sander, so I just got some that had a fuzzy exterior that would stick to the velcro of the sander. Its not a lot of fun, but the results are definitely worth it. Also, I can guarantee that you will be extra-careful about not scratching it in the future!
Bruce
Bruce
