removing scratches from acrylic?

[Taboojen]

Heya All:

I'm considering purchasing an large used acrylic tank 180+. However, there are a significant number of hairline scratches and a few deeper ones. Its not filled with water right now, so they show up even more. I have heard that you can buff these out with certain kits. Are these kits effective? If so, does it damage the integrity of the aquarium? It may be a fun project for me this summer.

But yeah, scrathes urg me - but it seems like a good deal.

Any input will be appreciated. Thanks a bunch.

 

[neoprodigy]

try to fill it up with water.... and see how bad it is...

 

[rottbo]

buffing acrylic to remove scratchs is a long and painstaking process that is why i buy glass tanks

 

[rottbo]

amonia and bleach??? better have a repirator handy

 

[Taboojen]

put baking power that's mixed with a solution of 1/2 amonia 1/2 bleach over the affected area for 6-8 hours, then wipe off. might need to slightly buff if it's a really deep scratch.

wow.. thats interesting. does that smooth things out by slightly dissolving the acrylic?

 

[bentank1]

get a kit and buff it. Try to put the tank in your garage and fill it. if it burst make the give you a refund

 

[MikeVance]

get a kit and buff it. Try to put the tank in your garage and fill it. if it burst make the give you a refund

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