Scratch Removal Help :( !

[Morganfbs]

Hey guys, is anyone an acrylic scratch-removal master? I have an acrylic tank with like 2 ~7 inch scratches on the front panel, and I'm looking for someone to help me sand/buff/polish them out :facepalm:. I could meet you with the tank (it's not big--just 30 x 20 x 12) and maybe a frag or something, in exchange for what hopefully would be a quick job! I don't really trust myself to do a really good job. Happy Holidays!

-Morgan

 

[Tweakes182]

Acrylic buffing is not a quick job. Took me two weeks to do a big tank.

 

[TigeBell]

LA Fish guys on YouTube just did a 2 part show on taking out scratches in an acrylic tank. difference was that the tank was full of water. However, seems like a good way of doing it. just took them awhile.

 

[Morganfbs]

Acrylic buffing is not a quick job. Took me two weeks to do a big tank.

Oh wow. Is it possible to just try to remove one scratch, or do you have to do the whole panel?

 

[Tweakes182]

Oh wow. Is it possible to just try to remove one scratch, or do you have to do the whole panel?

You can depending on how deep it is PICTURES? Problem is it can slightly warp and distort the acrylic causing visual issues if you do lot of buffing in one spot.

 

[Morganfbs]

Here's a picture, pretty tough to photograph

 

[Tweakes182]

It is hard to tell. If you take your finger nail and slide your finger over the scratch is there an obvious depression? Or can you barely feel it?

 

[Morganfbs]

With a fingernail, you can feel the depression. It's slight, but noticeable, if you're feeling for it.