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Repairing Acrylic Scratching


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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!!!

 

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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.

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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.

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