Jorge Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 (edited) Has anyone used them? Theyre meant to be used while tank is full. I've got a few scratches I made while aquascaping and they're driving me nuts. Anyone have one sitting around they never used? http://www.mightymagnets.com/scratchKits.html Edited August 31, 2015 by Jorge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorge Posted August 31, 2015 Author Share Posted August 31, 2015 Also does anyone offer in tank scratch removal services? I'd rather have someone with experience take care of it. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Wish I had some or some experience, but following along. Please keep us posted if you find they work good/bad or otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 beth and I used a kit we got from tap plastics it comes with different grades of cloth and it worked well just was kind of a pain to do with a full tank. I think we did one or 2 scratches. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorge Posted September 1, 2015 Author Share Posted September 1, 2015 If you remember what it was please let me know Kim. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 They are just called scratch removal kits with different grits. There was a thread where madmike explained how to do it but I can't find it: Here's some other threads about it: http://www.pnwmas.org/topic/34797-removing-scratches-from-a-filled-tank-inside/ http://www.pnwmas.org/topic/8922-help-removing-a-haze-and-scratches-to-acrylic/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorge Posted September 2, 2015 Author Share Posted September 2, 2015 Thanks Kim, I might just go to taps and check what they have on hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefnjunkie Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 I've got and used grits of 3200, 6000 to 12000 to remove scratches while the tank is full no problem 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVPaquatics Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 I posted in the first link emerald posted. I have used both the kits I have linked in her link. I have buffed dozens of tanks. They both work well. Either can be used inside a full tank. I would lower the water line to prevent splashing. I wouldnt use one that uses magnets. Hand pressure is key. With each grit of paper you start with more pressure and end with lighter pressure. Then move to next level grit. Make sure the tank panel is clean before hand. If you get coraline or a piece of sand or even some algaes in the pad and go to scrub you can do more harm than good causing more scratches. I used to go to people's houses and buff their tanks. They got charged less if they were really clean before I started. It's important and makes for less work and an easier process. Like a good paint job a lot goes into prep work. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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