Fix for scratches on glass?

SSpiro · 09/25/2008, 08:14 AM

My new 125g has a bunch of scratches right on the front of the glass..

Is there any way to repair this?

ArminTamzarian · 09/25/2008, 08:26 AM

You'll need a repair kit for removing scratches from windshield glass. It's slow and boring.

SSpiro · 09/25/2008, 08:28 AM

Does it get the job done? Safe for aquariums (no harmful chemicals, etc?)

fragmonster · 09/25/2008, 08:31 AM

it can work . it is just epoxy.

over all though it is not going to be perfect and most people will say that once the glass is scratched up you might as well get a new one. atleast you have a easy size tank to replace. wont cost to much

SSpiro · 09/25/2008, 08:46 AM

I just bought it.

fragmonster · 09/25/2008, 08:55 AM

it was that way when you got it?? if so i would be going right back. if you did it then there still is not much you can do. keepinh the grass really clean helps make them not very noticable but thats about it

mlivvy · 09/25/2008, 09:33 AM

Acrylic yes. Buffs right out. Glass no, you live with it unfortunately. How bad is it? I personally wouldn't stand it. They bug me down to the deepest emotion.

SSpiro · 09/25/2008, 09:52 AM

How noticable are scratches once tank is filled and its all lit up?

fragmonster · 09/25/2008, 10:57 AM

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Originally posted by SSpiro
How noticable are scratches once tank is filled and its all lit up?

not nearly as bad as when empty. if that are light surface scrtaches almost not notiable at all.

EXCEPT for when the glass gets dirty. all kinda of crude seems to be attracked to the scratches. thats why i said as long as you keep it real clean it wont be a big deal.

Just take it out side real quick, fill it up with water from the hose just to check it out.

I assume this was bought used? if so and i was not told it was scratched up i would be talking to the seller

SSpiro · 09/25/2008, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by fragmonster
not nearly as bad as when empty. if that are light surface scrtaches almost not notiable at all.

EXCEPT for when the glass gets dirty. all kinda of crude seems to be attracked to the scratches. thats why i said as long as you keep it real clean it wont be a big deal.

Just take it out side real quick, fill it up with water from the hose just to check it out.

I assume this was bought used? if so and i was not told it was scratched up i would be talking to the seller

Yep. Was bought used. ALL kinds of scratches..

I filled it up to check for leaks and let it sit for a few days, full in the garage. No leaks, never really noticed the scratches. I cleaned it as I emptied it with sponge and scraper and started seeing them as the water flushed out. I'm hoping I don't notice then once full.

ArminTamzarian · 09/25/2008, 04:26 PM

Actually, you can get a buffing system for glass. That's what I have, not epoxy. Of course the tank can't be full of water.

SSpiro · 09/25/2008, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ArminTamzarian
Actually, you can get a buffing system for glass. That's what I have, not epoxy. Of course the tank can't be full of water.

Any links?

ArminTamzarian · 09/26/2008, 07:04 AM

http://www.eastwoodco.com/shopping/s..._mmc=undefined

ArminTamzarian · 09/26/2008, 07:05 AM

Or you can google the words: windshield scratch abrasive

mlivvy · 09/26/2008, 07:33 AM

Here's a few threads on the subject...

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...lass+Polishing

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...lass+Polishing

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...lass+Polishing

SSpiro · 09/26/2008, 05:04 PM

Thanks.

09/25/2008, 08:14 AM	#1
SSpiro Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,942	Fix for scratches on glass? My new 125g has a bunch of scratches right on the front of the glass.. Is there any way to repair this?

09/25/2008, 08:26 AM	#2
ArminTamzarian Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Irving park Posts: 154	You'll need a repair kit for removing scratches from windshield glass. It's slow and boring.

09/25/2008, 08:28 AM	#3
SSpiro Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,942	Does it get the job done? Safe for aquariums (no harmful chemicals, etc?)

09/25/2008, 08:31 AM	#4
fragmonster Moved On Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 198	it can work . it is just epoxy. over all though it is not going to be perfect and most people will say that once the glass is scratched up you might as well get a new one. atleast you have a easy size tank to replace. wont cost to much

09/25/2008, 08:46 AM	#5
SSpiro Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,942	I just bought it.

09/25/2008, 08:55 AM	#6
fragmonster Moved On Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 198	it was that way when you got it?? if so i would be going right back. if you did it then there still is not much you can do. keepinh the grass really clean helps make them not very noticable but thats about it

09/25/2008, 09:33 AM	#7
mlivvy em-lee-vee Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: central florida Posts: 2,910	Acrylic yes. Buffs right out. Glass no, you live with it unfortunately. How bad is it? I personally wouldn't stand it. They bug me down to the deepest emotion.

09/25/2008, 09:52 AM	#8
SSpiro Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,942	How noticable are scratches once tank is filled and its all lit up?

09/25/2008, 04:26 PM	#11
ArminTamzarian Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Irving park Posts: 154	Actually, you can get a buffing system for glass. That's what I have, not epoxy. Of course the tank can't be full of water.

09/26/2008, 07:04 AM	#13
ArminTamzarian Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Irving park Posts: 154	http://www.eastwoodco.com/shopping/s..._mmc=undefined

09/26/2008, 07:05 AM	#14
ArminTamzarian Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Irving park Posts: 154	Or you can google the words: windshield scratch abrasive

09/26/2008, 07:33 AM	#15
mlivvy em-lee-vee Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: central florida Posts: 2,910	Here's a few threads on the subject... http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...lass+Polishing http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...lass+Polishing http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...lass+Polishing

09/26/2008, 05:04 PM	#16
SSpiro Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,942	Thanks.