Scratched acrylic help

[bprice]

I am trying to set-up my new (used) 240 gallon acrylic aquarium and I was wondering if there is an easier or faster way to get some of the scratches out of it. I am currently using Novus #3 and rubbing it perpendicular to the scratches by hand like the directions say, but it is taking forever. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Bruce

 

[Reggae Fish]

Look for the build thread for stlouisguy he did a great job with it. If I have a sec. I'll try to look

 

[Reggae Fish]

Don't know if this is clarks that has that info but if not search for stuff like acrylic scratches by stlouisguy

 

[levon15]

Didn't he use a special buffer on that tank? Non-directional if I remember.

 

[bprice]

scratched acrylic

scratched acrylic

Do you know approximately how long ago the thread was written? The Search function never seems to work, but I would be glad to manually look for it if I had an approximate place to start. Also, I have a buffer that I am planning on using after I get the deeper scratches out.
Thanks,
Bruce

 

[levon15]

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1247716

This is the thread I remember

 

[Reggae Fish]

Sorry, I thought I went a posted it for you. Forgot to hit submit. Don't know if levon has the same one but here's his if I recall correctly

The other night when we were talking about it. I think you're crazy if you're doing it by hand

Yeah, I never had the search work ever till I became a member.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=906648

 

[Reggae Fish]

Ok, the one I posted was his build thread in the large reef but levons might be better. Either way. not by hand

 

[levon15]

yours is better than mine

 

[logiktest]

I would use a Ryobi 6" random orbit buffer from HD (Lowes won't carry it). Follow the instructions for the buffer as well as the Novus polish. Here is a link or two, to help you along. Just remember that if you CAN'T feel the scratch with your fingernail, you probably DON'T need to use #3. And always test in an inconspicuous area first. For deep, deep scratches use micro mesh.

Check page 29-30: http://www.tropicalfishstore.com/tenecormanual.pdf

Just read the cleaning and scratch removal procedures:
http://www.blockwindowsdirect.com/maintenance.html

And for micro mesh:
http://www.sisweb.com/micromesh/reference/aquarium-restoral.htm

As you can see, there are a few different methods. I hope this helps you.

 

[logiktest]

Forgot to mention at the begining of my last post... I would use Novus #2 with the 6" buffer for that tank.

 

[panaboy95]

just looked at Clarks build thread again. it has been a long time. does anyone know how everything is going. I know he lost a lot of stuff a while back and was going to get out. then I have heard nothing. I hope maybe he has decided to tuff it out and stick with it. It is a beautiful tank it would be a shame to be taken down. Just wondering.