Devin Gibson
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So I read about using the white paste toothpaste with a soft cloth can be used to buff surfaces scratches out ...anybody have any advice or experience with this?
Yeah that sounds like a maybe for acrylic, but not likely for glass.So I read about using the white paste toothpaste with a soft cloth can be used to buff surfaces scratches out ...anybody have any advice or experience with this?
I would think there would be a thread......is this not a common thing in the hobby ?Yeah that sounds like a maybe for acrylic, but not likely for glass.
I've seen threads where people talked about polishing acrylic tanks. I don't think many people try to repair scratches on glass tanks, as they're not always noticeable when the tank is full of water, and deeper scratches would take a lot of work.I would think there would be a thread......is this not a common thing in the hobby ?
They are real light scratches that honestly I probably won't see.....but I figured I would do some digging before I set the whole thing up...once it's up I don't plan on going back .I've seen threads where people talked about polishing acrylic tanks. I don't think many people try to repair scratches on glass tanks, as they're not always noticeable when the tank is full of water, and deeper scratches would take a lot of work.
What about when im done....cleaning the surface without contaminating the aquarium so the fish will be fineIf these are light scratches that you cannot feel with a fingernail, then this is one alternative. Clean the surface using glass or window cleaner (you could even use vinegar or lemon juice and a newspaper), then wipe with kitchen roll. 2. Gently rub in a metal polish like Brasso (or try a whitening, non-gel toothpaste), using small circular motions with a soft cloth.
If the scratches are deeper, then this may be an alternative.
Not gonna lie I like that gt glass scratch removal kit.If these are light scratches that you cannot feel with a fingernail, then this is one alternative. Clean the surface using glass or window cleaner (you could even use vinegar or lemon juice and a newspaper), then wipe with kitchen roll. 2. Gently rub in a metal polish like Brasso (or try a whitening, non-gel toothpaste), using small circular motions with a soft cloth.
If the scratches are deeper, then this may be an alternative.
So you don't think a Milwaukee hammer drill or regular Milwaukee drill will do the trick? Scratches aren't that bad honestly....all came from sand doing gravel cleanings .I've removed glass scratches from a number of tanks, both light and deep. In my experience, deep scratches take a lot of work with several grades of polish and pads with a high speed polisher. On top of that, it takes a lot of time and energy. If they are lighter scratches, then something like the GT glass scratch removal kit should work fine. I've never had any issues with any of the materials causing harm to the fish, because I always rinse multiple times with water and also vinegar.
I've removed glass scratches from a number of tanks, both light and deep. In my experience, deep scratches take a lot of work with several grades of polish and pads with a high speed polisher. On top of that, it takes a lot of time and energy. If they are lighter scratches, then something like the GT glass scratch removal kit should work fine. I've never had any issues with any of the materials causing harm to the fish, because I always rinse multiple times with water and also vinegar.
I just got a 120 that had a few more scratches than I would like......I needed to know before I fill it .Where oh where was this thread before I put fish in my 92 corner?
So you don't think a Milwaukee hammer drill or regular Milwaukee drill will do the trick? Scratches aren't that bad honestly....all came from sand doing gravel cleanings .
Where oh where was this thread before I put fish in my 92 corner?
Milwaukee worked well?Yes, that is exactly what I used. I've also used an orbital sander with glass cutting and polishing pads of various grades. You can get all these on Amazon. My next tool purchase for glass will be a duel action polisher used for car detailing. It will give greater and adjustable speeds.
Milwaukee worked well?