Remove scratch from glass tank

[Elite]

Some very light scratchs. Anyone know where I can get the scratch removal kit for glass?

 

[sfsuphysics]

Do they sell diamond microfiber mesh?

 

[Elite]

I don't know

 

[SFreefer]

Some of the best information I have found is here:

http://www.facetingmachines.com/polishing_glass.shtml

 

[Ti]

marine depot

 

[Elite]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9568356#post9568356 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by SFreefer
Some of the best information I have found is here:

http://www.facetingmachines.com/polishing_glass.shtml

I found some info about using Cerium oxide too. I think I will give it a try. Thankns

Ti,
What about marinedepot??

 

[Ti]

They sell one there, I use it.
It works well

 

[Elite]

Can you give me the link? I can't find scratch removal for glass tank on their website.

 

[triplecrown]

Ti - how deep were your scratches ?

 

[Ti]

Edit, wait this is glass?


My scratches weren't SUPER deep, but REALLY noticeable.

 

[Elite]

:lol:

 

[Ti]

how's you scratch the glass?

 

[Elite]

I have to ask the guy who sold the tank to me.

I think from the strong magnet cleaner.

 

[nasotang]

I've used Jewlers rouge with some luck in the past with my old tank. It's actually iron oxide and they sell it at Tap plastics.

It only worked for me with really fine scratches and does little to nothing with the deep ones. It'll take a lot of elbow greese though.

 

[Ti]

They do sell stuff, but does it need to be used under water?

 

[nasotang]

I buffed out the scratches when the tank was dry. I think I used water or glycerol to keep the powder in solution, to make a slurry. I wouldn't recommend buffing the tank with water in it. Jeweler's rouge is iron oxide.

I'd recommend just trying it on a small area of the tank just to make sure the buffing is to your liking before you do the whole tank. It only removed small scratches for me though.

 

[Elite]

I will order some Cerium oxide to try out. I will let you guys know the result ..

 

[triplecrown]

Elite any updates and how were the results

 

[Elite]

Too busy.. I haven't order the stuff yet. I just cleaned the tank last week with water ..

 

[triplecrown]

thanks please keep us posted