Is there a way to buff scratches out of glass aquariums?

[linda lee]

Or is there a local glass shop that anyone knows of that offers this service?

 

[linda lee]

Ah... so no ideas?

Anyone ever tried cerium oxide? (This tank is dry/empty so I don't need to be concerned with livestock occupants.)

Wondered if anyone had ever tried using this and if it's successful (before I attempt to locate and buy some).

This story http://www.fitchfamily.com/glass.html">here</a> seems to indicate sucess in using this stuff.

(still researching......... may find something else)


[IMG]http://www.facetingmachines.com/polishing_glass.shtml">Link</a> <--- Another link for reference

[IMG]http://www.janvil.com/?gclid=CKiYt6GLko4CFRIXZAodeT0zFQ">Link</a> <--- Janvil

 

[saltwater junky]

Wish I Could Help

 

[seedless reefer]

I'll show you the scratch that Michelle saw today.....it's not coming out with compound. It catches your fingernail.

Tank will be ok to use I'm sure.

 

[dakota9]

Let me know what treatment you settle on, then you can teach me how to buff my scratches

 

[skriz]

i have cerium oxide. havent tried it yet. You will need the correct applicator for it, you can get one that will fit a power drill. I think the applicator is $15-$20?

 

[FutureInterest]

I honestly have yet to find something that takes scratches out of glass. Let me know if you find one that works! There are a lot of snake oil products sold out there that advertise they remove scratches from glass... that I've tried... they don't .

 

[linda lee]

Well, I'm told that if you can *feel* the scratch with your fingernail, it can't be buffed, so doubt I'll even try. Scratch is short (less than 1"), so I guess we'll just let it be. (Gonna bug the heck out of the perfectionist me me though... grrrrrr)