What grade do I use to buffer scratches on Acrylic?

[West1]

I have some minor scratches on my tank and want to buff them out before I re-set it up. There is one nice size scratch on the bottom of the tank and I want it out. I went to Home Depot to but a cheap Ryobi 10" buffer and they said they dont have anything to buff out scratches for acrylic.
So I need youer help guys, What grade do I need?
Also, what do I need to prep and make it happen?

Thanks

 

[Dragon Hunter]

I have some minor scratches on my tank and want to buff them out before I re-set it up. There is one nice size scratch on the bottom of the tank and I want it out. I went to Home Depot to but a cheap Ryobi 10" buffer and they said they dont have anything to buff out scratches for acrylic.
So I need youer help guys, What grade do I need?
Also, what do I need to prep and make it happen?

Thanks

i friend of mine useed very fine wet sand paper(400, 1000, 2000 grit) then polished with Novus(2 and 3) came out great.He said it was a lot of work though. He did all by hand.

 

[johnptc]

I have some minor scratches on my tank and want to buff them out before I re-set it up. There is one nice size scratch on the bottom of the tank and I want it out. I went to Home Depot to but a cheap Ryobi 10" buffer and they said they dont have anything to buff out scratches for acrylic.
So I need youer help guys, What grade do I need?
Also, what do I need to prep and make it happen?

Thanks

you need a polisher not a buffer..... 1200 rpm

see http://www.etr-inc.com/

and https://www.micro-surface.com/default.cfm?page_id=1





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[West1]

you need a polisher not a buffer..... 1200 rpm

see http://www.etr-inc.com/

and https://www.micro-surface.com/default.cfm?page_id=1





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Thanks John

 

[johnptc]

Thanks John

no problem