BAD ***$$$$$ 500 gal setup 8'x5x20" ALOT of pics

[DEUCE22]

you should try 1000/1500/2000 grit wet sand paper, 3M rubbing compound and, then plastX. i did that on my 90 and it basically made it brand new. tedious process but, the results are seriously worth it. great looking tank, man. wish i had the money for something like that haha

 

[Travisspeedee]

sweet tank

 

[mjuniorc]

Very nice job & nice pick up... looks to be a drive well worth it!! =-)

 

[Younglin]

I didn't really read the thread, so forgive me if this has been said. What is going in this beastly tank?

 

[sponger_2]

How's the Meguiar's working for you? And that buffer? $34 is a great price.

I had two non-variable Ryobis (a 10" and a 6" handheld like that orange one it looks like you also used) and they did only a mediocre job on my old 110. I've got some medium but not awful scratches I want to take out of my two tanks now, and I lost those buffers anyway (and all my Novus) so I'm very curious to see how well yours comes out. And how much time it took you.

You know, this lil buffer isnt to bad. Well worth the price. Even though variable speed, it doesnt have the small fine speed adjustment capabilities. Also i think the meguiar's is to fine of a cut, should have gotten 3m rubbing compound. Other than that, its definitely helped bring back some luster to the tank.

you should try 1000/1500/2000 grit wet sand paper, 3M rubbing compound and, then plastX. i did that on my 90 and it basically made it brand new. tedious process but, the results are seriously worth it. great looking tank, man. wish i had the money for something like that haha

I did use, 600, 1000, 1500, 2000, and 2500 grit wet sand on certain scratches and spots. It does help tremendously. Im prob gonna get the 3m compound, and then hit it a polish for the final step.

I didn't really read the thread, so forgive me if this has been said. What is going in this beastly tank?

The residents will be about 15 abalios, with a 10" one being the largest, possible a large panque pleco (gotta read more about them and acrylic) and possibly some rays.

 

[DaveB]

When you say too fine a cut, do you mean it doesn't quite get the deepest ones? What 3m compound? This stuff?

On my old one I went with 600-2000 auto sand paper then a kit with little squares that went up to 12000. Took forever. Then used one of the hand buffers with Novus 2 and 3. Got all the deep scratches out 100% but I always had a bit of a hazy look on it when the ambient light hit it from certain angles. I think it was probably just a lack of a finishing polish. I'll be really interested in seeing how well yours comes out with your products.

 

[q_fish]

wow amazing tank!! =) good luck with the polishing and all that..

13 hours to san jose!! thats too much drivin for me LMAO

but good lukc nice tank again!!!
im sooooo jealous!

 

[maxxx]

can't wait to see the end produce.

 

[Younglin]

he residents will be about 15 abalios, with a 10" one being the largest,

Nice

 

[beast02]

This thing is going to be amazing once it's all up and running.