Gunner52 Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 ok i just bought a used acrylic tank and it has a few scratches really fine surface scratches should be no problem to buff out. but i was wondering if its ok to buff the inside of the tank just dont want any chance of the buffing compound absorbing into the acrylic or anything and coming back later to take its toll on my live stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kriswaters Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 You can definately buff the inside of the tank. I had to "refinish" the entire inside of my tank using the acrylic polishing kit. Afterwards I rinsed with clear water and things have been ok. I also used it once the tank was up and full....after a neighborhood kid laid a huge scratch in the front with the mag float! I used the kit, removed the scratch, and all of the inhabitants were fine! Have fun....I know I developed some muscles buffing out my tank! Kris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyles Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Auto store sells acrylic polish, works well on a buffing wheel, shine her up and clean with vinegar, done. If its a deep scratch may want to step up to a sanding system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner52 Posted August 19, 2008 Author Share Posted August 19, 2008 thanks for the input i picked up a orbital buffer and some novus plastic polishing compount the thing cleaned up great almost looks new gonna do a little more buffing tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Moderator2 Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Novus... thats the stuff, works great on alot of things, like motorcycle headlamps and all sorts of things! Watch out it can be addicting, make sure you clean the tank well after your done, never know what chemicals are in there, just to be safe. For the most part its just an ultra fine buffer but they have been know to have polishing polymers and such, clean with vinegar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rider Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 what store sell this stuff, or can you use any polisher. thx, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acrylics Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 what store sell this stuff, or can you use any polisher. thx, Many local fish shops sell it. Tap Plastics sells it as does Multi-Craft Plastics and most plastics distributors also do. HTH, James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rider Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 could i use it with a variable speed random orbital sander with a soft buffing pad? what kind of pad would you recommend? thx in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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