inspector rex Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 Is it possible to polish scratches out of aquarium glass? This would probably invovle totally emptiing the tank, but the scratches dont seem too deep. I think i caused them using a magnetic glass cleaner, and i must have ferrous matterial in my substrate because some small stones, stuck to my magnet and scratched the glass. Anyway, i would like to know if it is possible, so if i ever totally empty my tank, i can polish the scratches then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Osmos Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 short answer is NO unfortunetly HTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlyme Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 ....................... but the long answer is yes. It is possible with the correct cutting compound and a special felt mop. Fact is it not worth the trouble or the expense. Craig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trofius Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 When i moved my 8x2x2 tank from brissy to Rocky, ~ 700km there was a aluminium light insid eall packed nicely... well th epacking moved afetr several hours and the result was a heap of very fine scratches on the inside glass..ie you could hardley feel em but could very easily see em. Anyways I removed these by rubbing them for about 15mins each with gumpton, that pink cleaner pastey stuff, and now there is hardly a mark left, you pretty much have to be right up against the tank to see whats left. there is no buffing marks just polished out very well , was quite happy with the results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CThompson Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 Must have taken some real gumption to think of using ...gumpton. Sorry, just "appeeled" to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Osmos Posted June 10, 2004 Share Posted June 10, 2004 Try all off the above and you~ll find it still wont work^^^ but thats just from my experiences prolly means nuthin' to ppl here but that dont bother me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inspector rex Posted June 10, 2004 Author Share Posted June 10, 2004 I thought it would be some trouble, but still i was wondering wether it was possible. I was thinking about using an angle-grinder with a buffing wheel and some compound to pollish the marks out. Im only 14 so i think it would be fairly difficult, but my uncle is fairly talented, and would probably help. Any way, ill try the gumpton if i ever empty my tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cichlidbreeder Posted June 10, 2004 Share Posted June 10, 2004 you could try diamond polish what they use on car windscreen scatches proberly able to get it from windscreens obrien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inspector rex Posted June 10, 2004 Author Share Posted June 10, 2004 Do any of theese buffing compounds and polishes have chemicals that would have a negetive impact on fish, i know they would, but would i be able to clean the tank enough after i used the polishes etc? Also how should i clean the tank? should i use plain water? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigitt Posted June 12, 2004 Share Posted June 12, 2004 Yes you can get Glass Cutting Compund or Polish for remooving scratches. 3M do heaps of stuff! Cost might be a big factor! Try Automotive wholsalers like Paint Shops or Auto Body Repais Shops... these guys will have something for you. You could also use AutoSol - a chrome polish - as this also buffs out scratches in chrome. Do any of theese buffing compounds and polishes have chemicals that would have a negetive impact on fish, i know they would, but would i be able to clean the tank enough after i used the polishes etc? Also how should i clean the tank? should i use plain water? If you are worried about contanimating the tank... mask off the rest of the tank with some plastic and masking tape that way no cutting compund is going to leach into the silicone joins. Glass is easy to clean - use Metholated Spirits ONLY on the area you polished, then use warm water and a razor blade... you can then remove the plastic and masking tape you used to seal the rest of the tank from you cutting compound mess. Finish off with a nice water wash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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