Acrylic Scratch Removal Kits

[scat]

I just picked up a cheap, badly scratch 55, with a built-in wet/dry. Has anyone had any success using the scratch removal kits with "8 grades of crystal polishing pads from coarse to very fine, a polishing sponge, polishing cloth, bottle of final polishing liquid abrasive, storage case and instructions"? Tanks, Steve

 

[jazznreef]

scratch

I've used the Novus liquid gel on past tanks. It works really well for minor scratches. My "new for me" tank needs more juice though. An LFS suggested car autobody sandpaper and McGuires. I guess that sandpaper comes in super fine grits like 2200 or so. They told me to use a combination of 8 or so grits with the McGuires. This could be very similar to the product you are referring to. For my purposes I guess I'll cost the 2 approches out and make a decision from there. I have heard good things about the auto sandpaper though.

 

[mojoreef]

Scat I use them all the time, Is thier something you need to know about them???

Mike

 

[Zack]

What about for a tank that is up and running with live corals, what can you use?

 

[mojoreef]

Zack that is the way I do it, you just cant use the final creams. The main thing yu have to watch for is that you make sure you take the swirls out from each of the previous sandpaper type before moving on to the next paper

Mike

 

[Zack]

mojo what exactly do you use what do you got any for sale?

 

[mojoreef]

Zack I dont sell anything bud. I got mine from custom Aquatics but I believe premium aquatics has it also. Its a scratch remover kit made by Rainbow Lifeguard.


MIke

 

[scat]

Thanks for good advice!

I guess my only question was that I wasn't sure how effective these kits are. I didn't want to buy some snake oil. Also, the industrial and automotive restoration folks probably aren't dealing with a live-rock slide gouging their applications. Thanks, Steve

 

[Zack]

Zack I dont sell anything bud.
MIke

sorry thats kevin right? whoops my bad

 

[mojoreef]

Scat I know that is what Joh at IAP uses to finish his tanks, the creams are basically just lighter forms of sandpaper.

Mike