Neogenesis Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Morning Everyone, I'm taking on a acrylic tank rehab project, and has some significant scratching that I need to repair. I know I'm going to need to sand, however I have a question about polishing. I've ordered the Novus polishing compound, however I'm unsure what buffing wheels I should use, and what speed? I was looking at some 4" foam wheels to use with a drill, but wanted some input from someone that may have done it before. Foam or Cloth, and what speed? https://www.amazon.com/Yosoo-Polishing-Buffing-Compound-Polisher/dp/B01GRJ9L9I/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1469454304&sr=8-9&keywords=4"+foam+buffing+pads Thanks for the feedback!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickedout900 Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 I used a wool pad on an orbital sander for polishing. Seemed to do the job pretty well. Whatever you use make sure it's not set at a high speed or a tightly sewn pad. The heat from it will melt the acrylic in a hurry. Speaking from experience . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apott Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 I used the Novus kit by hand with a simple applicator pad used for vehicles with good results. That was many years ago. If I were to do it now I'd use my mini DA thats meant for automotive finishes and im sure it would come out pretty nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cptnspanky Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Im experimenting with this right now myself. I cut my old 180 down to 14" and before i braced it i wanted to buff the scratches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apott Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 As long as you don't warp it, enough time and patience you can have acrylic looking like new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 8 hours ago, cptnspanky said: Im experimenting with this right now myself. I cut my old 180 down to 14" and before i braced it i wanted to buff the scratches Hmmm, big ass frag tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cptnspanky Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Hmmm, big ass frag tank? Mayyyyyybeeee. Sent from my SM-G935P using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 5 minutes ago, cptnspanky said: Mayyyyyybeeee. Sent from my SM-G935P using Tapatalk Well by the time you fill it I'll be looking for frags! You and @Dmartinsnyder83 aren't going to be having turf wars along Monroe are you lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apott Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Having the top chopped off would be 10x easier. Working out of 2 small port holes on the top of the tank is the most difficult part of repairing the interior of the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cptnspanky Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Having the top chopped off would be 10x easier. Working out of 2 small port holes on the top of the tank is the most difficult part of repairing the interior of the tank. I did chop the top off already. But it will need new bracing as well. Sent from my SM-G935P using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmartinsnyder83 Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 3 hours ago, Muttley000 said: Well by the time you fill it I'll be looking for frags! You and @Dmartinsnyder83 aren't going to be having turf wars along Monroe are you lol Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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