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Unread 11/24/2007, 09:18 PM   #1
H20z
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scratches on tank

Just wondering if anyone knows of anything that can be used to get small surface scratches off of a tank.

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Unread 11/24/2007, 09:32 PM   #2
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I heard the Rainbow Lifegard Acrylic Scratch Removal Kit is good. You can read reviews on marinedepot. I too have scratches on the tank and I will try this one.


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Unread 11/24/2007, 10:06 PM   #3
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Will that work on glass?


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Unread 11/24/2007, 10:14 PM   #4
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Is your tank acrylic or glass? If it's acrylic you can use wet/dry sandpaper instead of those high dollar "acrylic buffing kits". Works exactly the same.


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Unread 11/24/2007, 10:16 PM   #5
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Ok, so if its acrylic use sand paper, and if its glass use.....


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Unread 11/24/2007, 11:28 PM   #6
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Quote:
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Is your tank acrylic or glass? If it's acrylic you can use wet/dry sandpaper instead of those high dollar "acrylic buffing kits". Works exactly the same.
Thanks I almost buy the kits. I found wet dry sandpaper set (400 to 8000) under $10.


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Unread 11/25/2007, 05:22 AM   #7
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That's what you want. If the scratches are deep, definately feel them with your finger nail, start with 400. If they are shallow, start with 600-800 er so.


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