Acrylic scratch removal products???

Aquatic Reef Creations · 01/08/2008, 10:30 PM

Can I get some opinions on which acrylic scratch removal products are preferred and why you prefer them?
Thanks

jab502 · 01/08/2008, 10:40 PM

I would not recommend buying a "pre-packaged" kit because it will be more expensive than necessary. I use micro-mesh sandpaper. 4,000, 8,000, and 12,000 grit. Sand the scratch with 4, then buff with the 8 and 12 and the scratch will be gone. Do a google search for micro-mesh or 12,000 grit sandpaper and you will find suppliers. $15 to $20 worth should easily last a few years.

TheFishGuy,LLC · 01/08/2008, 11:48 PM

Meguire's (sp?) has an acrylic/plastic polish that works pretty well. Can be found at autoparts stores. Comes in two grades, one for deep scratches and one for fine. Stuff works pretty good but don't use it on a tank with animals in it and clean the surface off with rubbing alcohol to remove any residue.

Aquatic Reef Creations · 01/08/2008, 11:49 PM

Anyone have any experience with the Novus product?

Purple Haze · 01/09/2008, 12:17 AM

Can you use the sandpaper method while the tank has livestock?

kmmcgra · 01/09/2008, 08:09 AM

I have used the Novus product on the outside of my tank. My new dog(puppy) went to town on it trying to get to the fish. It worked well. It says it safe to use inside the tank with livestock but I can't seem to get the guts up to try it.

marinelife · 01/09/2008, 08:48 AM

Acrylic Scratch Removal Magnet Kit from http://etr-inc.com/ works great with fish and corals in the water, tank looks like new!!

01/08/2008, 10:30 PM	#1
Aquatic Reef Creations Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Coral Springs Florida Posts: 800	Acrylic scratch removal products??? Can I get some opinions on which acrylic scratch removal products are preferred and why you prefer them? Thanks

01/09/2008, 08:48 AM	#7
marinelife Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Union, Ohio, USA Posts: 6,590	Acrylic Scratch Removal Magnet Kit from http://etr-inc.com/ works great with fish and corals in the water, tank looks like new!! __________________ I'm a SaltGeek are You? All LED since 2010. Current Tank Info: 375 Gallon Reef with siporax, all LED lighting, and Red Dragon 3 and Abyzz A200 on 2 closed loops.

01/08/2008, 10:40 PM	#2
jab502 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 157	I would not recommend buying a "pre-packaged" kit because it will be more expensive than necessary. I use micro-mesh sandpaper. 4,000, 8,000, and 12,000 grit. Sand the scratch with 4, then buff with the 8 and 12 and the scratch will be gone. Do a google search for micro-mesh or 12,000 grit sandpaper and you will find suppliers. $15 to $20 worth should easily last a few years.

01/08/2008, 11:48 PM	#3
TheFishGuy,LLC Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 109	Meguire's (sp?) has an acrylic/plastic polish that works pretty well. Can be found at autoparts stores. Comes in two grades, one for deep scratches and one for fine. Stuff works pretty good but don't use it on a tank with animals in it and clean the surface off with rubbing alcohol to remove any residue.

01/08/2008, 11:49 PM	#4
Aquatic Reef Creations Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Coral Springs Florida Posts: 800	Anyone have any experience with the Novus product?

01/09/2008, 12:17 AM	#5
Purple Haze Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: TX Posts: 1,156	Can you use the sandpaper method while the tank has livestock?

01/09/2008, 08:09 AM	#6
kmmcgra Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ark. Posts: 106	I have used the Novus product on the outside of my tank. My new dog(puppy) went to town on it trying to get to the fish. It worked well. It says it safe to use inside the tank with livestock but I can't seem to get the guts up to try it.