WMAS Discussion Forum : buffing acrylic http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:39:06 +0000 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 23:24:21 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=36922 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[buffing acrylic : I wish you would have told me...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36922&PID=327437&title=buffing-acrylic#327437 Author: sanddune600
Subject: 36922
Posted: December 04 2009 at 11:24pm

I wish you would have told me you had this when I was buffing my tank I used a buffer on mine but I dont think I had the right pads]]> Fri, 04 Dec 2009 23:24:21 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36922&PID=327437&title=buffing-acrylic#327437 <![CDATA[buffing acrylic : If you look at the label on the...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36922&PID=327404&title=buffing-acrylic#327404 Author: jpndave
Subject: 36922
Posted: December 04 2009 at 10:00pm

If you look at the label on the polish rdbrown posted, it is from the same 3M Trizact line.]]> Fri, 04 Dec 2009 22:00:31 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36922&PID=327404&title=buffing-acrylic#327404 <![CDATA[buffing acrylic : There is a series of &#034;sanding&#034;...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36922&PID=327402&title=buffing-acrylic#327402 Author: jpndave
Subject: 36922
Posted: December 04 2009 at 9:59pm

There is a series of "sanding" discs that 3M makes called Trizact. They come in progressive grits and are a wonderful product for removing scratches. I have the set and used them on my tank with good success. They remove material faster, cleaner and longer than sandpaper does. Not cheap and I had to buy full rolls of each grit but the do work very well. They are designed specifically for glass, acrylic and solid surface. I used one disc of each grit on my tank and they were still good when finished. They can be used on a random orbital or a backing pad.
 
http://products3.3m.com/catalog/us/en001/manufacturing_industry/abrasives/node_GSR3P0BJWGbe/root_GST1T4S9TCgv/vroot_J1299GV0RKge/gvel_902CRQH4MHgl/theme_us_superabrasivescatalog_3_0/command_AbcPageHandler/output_html
 
For glass defect repair, corian and acrylic solid surface finishing. Precisely shaped pyramids wear away continually exposing fresh abrasive. Few processing steps, higher gloss level, effective surface leveling. Requires little water, easy touchup.


Edited by jpndave - December 04 2009 at 10:01pm]]> Fri, 04 Dec 2009 21:59:14 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36922&PID=327402&title=buffing-acrylic#327402 <![CDATA[buffing acrylic : From experience the fastest...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36922&PID=327362&title=buffing-acrylic#327362 Author: rdbrown
Subject: 36922
Posted: December 04 2009 at 5:34pm

From experience the fastest way to do it especially when the tank isn't set up and you want to do more then a couple little scratches is to sand the entire tank surface with an electric sander using 400 grit sandpaper, then 600 grit.  This will remove the scratches unless they are really deep in which case you would use 200 grit then 400 grit, then 600 grit.  I usually stop at 400 grit.  Then I use a high speed buffer about $40 from harbor freight, a good foam buffing pad from Superior Auto Paint, and a bottle of 3M Perfect-It Machine Glaze purchased at an auto body shop.  This buffs it like new in literally minutes. 


















Edited by rdbrown - December 04 2009 at 8:07pm]]> Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:34:28 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36922&PID=327362&title=buffing-acrylic#327362 <![CDATA[buffing acrylic : I use the Magic Erasers all the...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36922&PID=327353&title=buffing-acrylic#327353 Author: BobC63
Subject: 36922
Posted: December 04 2009 at 4:26pm

I use the Magic Erasers all the time for removing algae buildup and love them
 
But, I guess my scratches are a little too deep for the Magic Erasers to remove
 
So I think I'll give that scratch removal kit a try
]]> Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:26:20 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36922&PID=327353&title=buffing-acrylic#327353 <![CDATA[buffing acrylic : BobC63 wrote:Do they make...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36922&PID=327339&title=buffing-acrylic#327339 Author: downhill_biker
Subject: 36922
Posted: December 04 2009 at 3:31pm

Originally posted by BobC63 BobC63 wrote:

Do they make any kind of buffing product that is safe to use with your fish and corals still in the tank?
 
I have some milder scratches on my 225 that I would love to get rid of - but don't want to have to remove all the livestock and then drain the tank to do it
 
 


ya, mr. clean magic erasers will remove minor scratches and it is reef safe. under water with coral and fish, no problem.
]]> Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:31:28 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36922&PID=327339&title=buffing-acrylic#327339 <![CDATA[buffing acrylic : I used a Korilia 4 to move the...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36922&PID=327336&title=buffing-acrylic#327336 Author: Guests
Subject: 36922
Posted: December 04 2009 at 3:16pm

I used a Korilia 4 to move the sanded acrylic into the overflow and into the sump so it didn't get all over the sand and coral. Mine turned out great, I did the same thing Summertop did, I wanted to clean my aquarium quick on night and what happens, I put a nice streak in it about 5 feet long. Can't tell now though. ]]> Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:16:20 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36922&PID=327336&title=buffing-acrylic#327336 <![CDATA[buffing acrylic : A few years ago...I was Stupid!...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36922&PID=327287&title=buffing-acrylic#327287 Author: Summertop
Subject: 36922
Posted: December 04 2009 at 10:11am

A few years ago...
I was Stupid!  I was using magnets to do quick algae cleaning on my acrylic tank (150g).  So, naturally, the one on the inside picked up a piece of crushed coral.  With the "streaking" on the outside, it was hard to see the scratching going on, on the inside...I did a right fine job of messing up my tank...As a side note, it is much harder to clean algae and stuff out of scratched acrylic, then nice smooth acrylic.

Finally, I got a small acrylic sanding/polishing kit.  I didn't use the polish on the inside, but I DID sand it down...with all my fish still in it.  It was work, but it turned out great.  Keep in mind, It was a FOWLER tank, not a reef tank.  I had no problem with any of my livestock.

Well, other than having to chase them away from my hand, as they were AGGRESSIVE fish.  Eels, groupers, puffers, damsels, etc.


Edited by Summertop - December 04 2009 at 10:12am]]> Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:11:45 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36922&PID=327287&title=buffing-acrylic#327287 <![CDATA[buffing acrylic : Here is the link of what I used....]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36922&PID=327232&title=buffing-acrylic#327232 Author: Guests
Subject: 36922
Posted: December 03 2009 at 11:37pm

Here is the link of what I used. I think I bought a few of them just incase. It looks good after you do everything. However it doesn't look as good as being polished like Eric says. http://www.marinedepot.com/Rainbow_Lifegard_Acrylic_Scratch_Removal_Kit_72000_Tank_Cleaning_Kits_for_Saltwater_Aquariums-Lifegard_Aquatics-RB1551-FIMTCK-vi.html

]]> Thu, 03 Dec 2009 23:37:59 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36922&PID=327232&title=buffing-acrylic#327232 <![CDATA[buffing acrylic : Yes, the only problem is to truly...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36922&PID=327225&title=buffing-acrylic#327225 Author: Aquarium Creations
Subject: 36922
Posted: December 03 2009 at 11:24pm

Yes, the only problem is to truly make it look new it needs to be sanded and high speed polished , I would be more then happy to look at it and tell you how much it would cost, We have done plenty of these.]]> Thu, 03 Dec 2009 23:24:48 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36922&PID=327225&title=buffing-acrylic#327225