Any way to remove scratches on glass?

M.Anderson · 03/23/2006, 08:13 PM

I purchased a used aquarium that has a few minor scratches on the front pane. I am curious if there is a product that would remove/cover the scratches. All suggestions are welcome.

M.Anderson

bertoni · 03/23/2006, 08:16 PM

With glass tanks, you're pretty much stuck, as far as I can tell. If it's very minor (can't be felt at all), you might be able to polish it out with a kit. Otherwise, I wouldn't bother trying. What's the situation with this tank?

M.Anderson · 03/23/2006, 08:22 PM

Well a friend is upgrading from this Oceanic 58 to a 120, so I purchased the tank and stand for 250. The tank and stand are in great condition except the minor scratches. What kits are you refering to, I would like to try all options. Thanks for the help.

M.Anderson

M.Anderson · 03/23/2006, 08:26 PM

By the way, I also contacted a glass company and they had suggested I try Novus. Not a guarntee it would work, but worth a shot.

bertoni · 03/23/2006, 08:29 PM

I use the Novus products on my acrylic tanks. They do work, but the polish only works for very minor scratches. I don't think I saved any links to the glass kits. The problem is that if they don't work, you've likely made the situation worse, since you'll still have the scratch and a lens-like depression in your tank.

I guess a Google search should turn up some kits. Auto repair might be a good place to start looking. Micro-Mesh works for acrylic and might work for glass in very small area.

Glove · 03/23/2006, 08:50 PM

I used to install auto glass and I once had a customer who had some NASTY scratches in thier windshield from the wiper arms. I used Jewelers roughe and a round buffing pad that fit into a drill. It workd very well. I think the buffing pad/wheel came from Granger supply (I think).

M.Anderson · 03/23/2006, 08:58 PM

I may bring the tank to an auto glass shop and ask about this technique as I am very nervous of making the blemish more visible. Thanks for the suggestions, there may be hope.

M.Anderson

Senn · 03/23/2006, 09:30 PM

I used a kit that is made for aircaft canopy's. I realize not everyone has access to them. The scratches I had were only visible if algae was growing, hence no algae no see scratches. Also it all depends on how deep the scratches are.

03/23/2006, 08:13 PM	#1
M.Anderson Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Minneapolis, MN. Posts: 15	Any way to remove scratches on glass? I purchased a used aquarium that has a few minor scratches on the front pane. I am curious if there is a product that would remove/cover the scratches. All suggestions are welcome. M.Anderson

03/23/2006, 08:16 PM	#2
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	With glass tanks, you're pretty much stuck, as far as I can tell. If it's very minor (can't be felt at all), you might be able to polish it out with a kit. Otherwise, I wouldn't bother trying. What's the situation with this tank? __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

03/23/2006, 08:22 PM	#3
M.Anderson Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Minneapolis, MN. Posts: 15	Well a friend is upgrading from this Oceanic 58 to a 120, so I purchased the tank and stand for 250. The tank and stand are in great condition except the minor scratches. What kits are you refering to, I would like to try all options. Thanks for the help. M.Anderson __________________ "Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia." -Charles Schulz Current Tank Info: Uninhabited 58G

03/23/2006, 08:26 PM	#4
M.Anderson Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Minneapolis, MN. Posts: 15	By the way, I also contacted a glass company and they had suggested I try Novus. Not a guarntee it would work, but worth a shot. __________________ "Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia." -Charles Schulz Current Tank Info: Uninhabited 58G

03/23/2006, 08:29 PM	#5
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	I use the Novus products on my acrylic tanks. They do work, but the polish only works for very minor scratches. I don't think I saved any links to the glass kits. The problem is that if they don't work, you've likely made the situation worse, since you'll still have the scratch and a lens-like depression in your tank. I guess a Google search should turn up some kits. Auto repair might be a good place to start looking. Micro-Mesh works for acrylic and might work for glass in very small area. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

03/23/2006, 08:50 PM	#6
Glove Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 562	I used to install auto glass and I once had a customer who had some NASTY scratches in thier windshield from the wiper arms. I used Jewelers roughe and a round buffing pad that fit into a drill. It workd very well. I think the buffing pad/wheel came from Granger supply (I think).

03/23/2006, 08:58 PM	#7
M.Anderson Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Minneapolis, MN. Posts: 15	I may bring the tank to an auto glass shop and ask about this technique as I am very nervous of making the blemish more visible. Thanks for the suggestions, there may be hope. M.Anderson __________________ "Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia." -Charles Schulz Current Tank Info: Uninhabited 58G

03/23/2006, 09:30 PM	#8
Senn Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Worldly Posts: 601	I used a kit that is made for aircaft canopy's. I realize not everyone has access to them. The scratches I had were only visible if algae was growing, hence no algae no see scratches. Also it all depends on how deep the scratches are. __________________ I hate to advocate drugs, alchohol, violence, and insanity to anyone, but it WORKS for me. Hunter S. Thompson YEAHHHHHHHHH BOYYYYYEEEEE!!!!!! Chris Current Tank Info: Rectangular