Thinkiing about using electric sander on acrylic
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You're better off using a buffer and rubbing compound, Even with 800 grit sandpaper a sander would just make the scratches worse.
Crazing isnt scratches but actually cracks in the glass. This would be a terrible idea to try to sand.
In my opinion a sanding mark would look worst than a scratch on a acrylic tank. There are products that takes scratches out of glass, whether these are ok for aquariums and fish im not sure of.
In my opinion a sanding mark would look worst than a scratch on a acrylic tank. There are products that takes scratches out of glass, whether these are ok for aquariums and fish im not sure of.
A buffer with a soft pad and automotive rubbing compound. There are 3 or 4 threads on here where people buffed scratches out of their acrylic tanks. You can buy the paste at auto-zone, most people use it to remove the haze from headlight covers.
Its a long process, with lots of work and sore arms, even with a high speed buffer, but you can make it look almost new. Search the forums here, there are several with before/after pictures.
Its a long process, with lots of work and sore arms, even with a high speed buffer, but you can make it look almost new. Search the forums here, there are several with before/after pictures.
NO, do not use electric sander. Novus has a very good acrylic polish, It will remove most scratches and with a power buffer used for automotive you should be good. I used Novus 1,2 and 3 on my 240 acrylic tank, worked great. It is alot of work though.....good luck
impossible to just sand out crazing..once it's started..there's no stopping..you can reinforce..but that would probably be ugly too..