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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Michael Zebrowski on February 21, 2012, 09:28:47 PM

Title: Hairline scratches in glass
Post by: Michael Zebrowski on February 21, 2012, 09:28:47 PM

Anyone know of an effective method to remove or buff out hairline scratches in tank glass?  I have a 135 gallon that has been scratched up by my red-foot tortoises. 

Not sure at this point if I should try to salvage the tank or replace it.  The damage is visible when the tank is filled.  I have heard that buffing out the scratches could compromise the strength of the glass, making it easier to break.

Any thoughts?

Thanks,

Mike   

Title: Re: Hairline scratches in glass
Post by: Fish Hobbiest on February 22, 2012, 01:59:37 AM

Call local auto body shop... or Painter Supply ...they could recommend what polish...probably need power buffer ... Maybe a glass shop...
What ever you use you mst get all residue out of tank before fish....No petroleum based products...
Good Luck...

Title: Re: Hairline scratches in glass
Post by: Nick on February 22, 2012, 12:06:25 PM

Auto glass repair shop maybe but a body shop, no. The body shop will more than likely be able to tell you who can repair glass though.

Title: Re: Hairline scratches in glass
Post by: GrizzlysDad on February 22, 2012, 12:32:30 PM

Hey Mike, as inexpensive as used tanks are these days I would just replace it. You could probably be close to breaking even after selling yours to a reptile keeper....JMHO

Title: Re: Hairline scratches in glass
Post by: Michael Zebrowski on February 25, 2012, 10:35:30 AM

Thanks all for your input, I appreciate it!