parrdog Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 G'day All, I just accidently scratched the outside of my tank . The scratch is very fine, you can't feel it with your nail. Since this scratch is very fine and on the outside of the tank can it be removed safely. Thanks for your help, this really has bummed me out, Jamie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ged Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 Jamie The simplest solution would be to turn your tank around if that was possible. That would depend on the state of the other side, if you have a background fitted, weir, plumbing, etc. There is a good article that discuses the use of Cerium oxide to buff the scratches out. It also suggested to use of silicone but stated that it didn't do the job. The article can be located here. http://www.bostonaquariumsociety.org/html/faqs/scratches.htm I haven't had to worry about removing scratches but would be interested if you found something that works. Ged Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parrdog Posted August 5, 2005 Author Share Posted August 5, 2005 Thanks for the link Ged, anyone else have any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mianos Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 Clear nail polish I have tried, seems to help but not 100%. Worse case you can remove it with nail polish remover. I tried HCl once, it didn't work for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonfish Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 You could try some very fine cutting paste, the likes of 3m finishing glaze or Faracla G10, or Mcguirers machine glaze. You may have to use a machine buff with a lambswool bonnet, may just do the trick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colfish Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 hi Jamie i've heard that 'jewler's ruge' [an ultra fine polish] will do the trick, if it's a glass tank. if it's acrylic, leave it alone at least being on the outside it wont be magnified by algae hth; Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parrdog Posted August 5, 2005 Author Share Posted August 5, 2005 Thanks for the tips guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackDog Posted August 7, 2005 Share Posted August 7, 2005 simple toothpaste will do it i use this all the time when i scratch my watch face comes out almost everytime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 toothpaste is a good cutting compound - it was used in Shop A in high school as the last buffing medium on acrylic edges Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parrdog Posted August 8, 2005 Author Share Posted August 8, 2005 Thanks for the tips guys. I used toothpaste over the weekend and it made a great deal of difference. Keep in mind that the scratch was really fine. Jamie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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