Buffing out scratches in an acrylic tank

[NightShadeFairy]

Hi there! I am wondering if anyone has any advice on how to buff out a few scratches in a new (to me) acrylic tank I just bought off Craigslist? Any help would be much appreciated! :) Thanks!


NightShadeFairy

[gregzz4]

Now you just have to wait until tomorrow when most members are online :razz:

[NightShadeFairy]

Lol! Good plan :) my insomnia is often at odds with other's sleeping habits lol :)
Im just glad I found this forum!!
Now, to wait! ;)


NightShadeFairy

[Snaz]

YouTube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVso65M7ATw
http://youtu.be/Ct0D5m0zqj4

http://youtu.be/YQ_MtqeCLBI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIWnve7qor0

Looks like you will need a large supply of elbow grease. Good luck!

[NightShadeFairy]

Thank-you!

[Enigma]

Another Chilliwack girl! I was mostly raised there. :)

What about the 3M headlight kit?
http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/4/Auto/AutoHeadlights/HeadlightAccessories/PRDOVR~0475600P/3M+Headlight+Lens+Restoration+System.jsp?locale=en

I have a friend who used this kit on her truck . . . her plastic lenses came out looking brand new, and it was really easy (so she says). I'm just not sure if they could be used on acrylic, or what the difference would be between acrylic and plastic.

[NightShadeFairy]

Hi! :) yes, the headlight buffer is the last step in the whole process after sanding it with a variety of grits.. It looks great, but the whole process is too much for me, I can't even pick my tank up myself lol fortunately over all it's in good condition, just a couple of scratches on the front. I decided to just go for it. I spent the entire day doing the switch over, I really hope everybody survives!!
Thanks for the suggestion :)