anyone have an idea how i can get rid of scratches on the inside of my bow front glass? preferably without draining the tank! stupid mag float scratched my glass when i was cleaning. i've seen some sort of buffers that can be used but the tank would have to be empty. only way i would even attempt draining and buffing is if i were moving and the tank had to be drained anyway!
Removing Scratches from Glass
- Thread starter mic_1011
- Start date
- Location
- Bethpage,NY
It happens to all of us.
- Location
- Staten Island
Very minor scratches you can use a compound jewelers use to clean jewelry, this only applies to very minor scratches. Anything bigger you'll have to buff out and it's a multiple stage process I'm not an expert but Google it there are videos out there. I think either way you'd have to at least partially empty the tank probably better that way too you don't want to contaminate the water and/or it's inhabitants.
If you can live with it don't even bother.I bought a scratch removal kit and sweated bullits trying to remove scratches ,all for naught,unless it's very minor,you're probably stuck with it,after a while you won't even notice it.
Yeah,I hate those those things,threw mine in the garbage:tired:
- Location
- East Northport 11731
If you can only see algae in the scratch and that's what's the eye sore, use a magic eraser to get it out. Buffing acrylic is bad enough, but glass is torture.
- Location
- Mt Sinai, NY
Have scratches in my glass, not noticeable when clean, but you can clearly see them when algae gets in there...read somewhere to use a mr clean magic eraser sponge...
Safe to use for cookware, so gave it a shot.
It works unbelieveable..Takes the algae out of the scratches and the corner silicone..no more mag float for me..
Safe to use for cookware, so gave it a shot.
It works unbelieveable..Takes the algae out of the scratches and the corner silicone..no more mag float for me..
- Location
- East Northport 11731
And what chemical is that? The unscented ones are fine.
- Location
- Mt Sinai, NY
Thanks for the info....super helpful.
BTW heres the MSDS.
Shrug.
Acute Health Effects: From MSDS: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic): This product is considered to be non-toxic
Ingestion: Blockage of the gastrointestinal tract may occur if swallowed.
Eye Contact: N/A
Skin: N/A
Inhalation: N/A
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure:
Ingestion: May cause irritation and/or blockage of the gastrointestinal track.
Eye Contact: Dust from foam may cause mechanical irritation.
Skin: Dust from foam may cause mechanical irritation.
Inhalation: Dust from foam may cause irritation of the respiratory track.
Chronic Health Effects: MSDS: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic): This product is considered to be non-toxic
Ingestion: Blockage of the gastrointestinal tract may occur if swallowed.
Eye Contact: N/A
Skin: N/A
Inhalation: N/A
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure:
Ingestion: May cause irritation and/or blockage of the gastrointestinal track.
Eye Contact: Dust from foam may cause mechanical irritation.
Skin: Dust from foam may cause mechanical irritation.
Inhalation: Dust from foam may cause irritation of the respiratory track.
Carcinogenicity: MSDS: Hazardous Ingredients as defined by OSHA, 29 CFR 1910.1200., and/or WHMIS under the HPA:
First Aid: FIRST AID
Emergency and First Aid Procedures:
Ingestion: If the sponge is ingested, contact a physician or veterinarian immediately. Intestinal blockage may be life threatening to some household pets.
Eye Contact: In case of eye irritation, flush thoroughly with water for 15 minutes. If irritation persists, seek medical advice.
Skin: In case of skin irritation, flush affected area thoroughly with water and apply a cold compress. If irritation persists, seek medical advice.
Inhalation: If respiratory irritation occurs, move from the site of exposure to an area with fresh air. If irritation persists, seek medical advice.
Other: Consumer product packages have a caution statement: Keep out of reach of toddlers and pets to avoid accidental ingestion.
Health Rating: 0
Flammability Rating: 1
Reactivity Rating: 0
HMIS Rating Scale: 0 = Minimal; 1 = Slight; 2 = Moderate; 3 = Serious; 4 = Severe;
N = No information provided by manufacturer; * = Chronic Health Hazard
MSDS Date: 2003-03-05
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- Location
- Staten Island
No matter what when you try to buff out any scratch you should break down the tank and then do a good cleaning before putting anything back in, better safe than sorry.
- Location
- East Northport 11731
Still searching for an answer to what makes it no good. I have been using them since '07 with no I'll affects. 
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