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darknes
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Yeah, I was thinking that as well. Maybe you could try applying a little in an inconspicous area on the back of the tank and see if it rinses off without leaving any smudge. If you did use this on the outside, you'd have to drain the tank to where the spots of superglue are, and be sure none of it gets into the water.
moby
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The super glue has reacted with the acrylic and actually has altered the surface where you put your finger. This is the same as a scratch on the surface and can be "buffed out".
Are you familiar with how to do this? With the proper grit micromesh paper you can wet sand it.
There is such a thing as super glue de-bonder
Won't work, trust me I found out the hard way! (Long story)
Moby
Are you familiar with how to do this? With the proper grit micromesh paper you can wet sand it.
There is such a thing as super glue de-bonder
Won't work, trust me I found out the hard way! (Long story)
Moby
moby
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Okay, this can be tricky if you have never done anything like this before.
Start with 1200 grit paper, you can do this with water in the tank since you are just using paper and no buffing compounds. You will finish up with 3000 grit paper. So start with 1200 then 1500 then 1800 then 2000 then 2500 and finish up with the 3000.
This will take a while since the fine grit paper removes very little material at a time. Go slow!
You will want to not rub in one direction(change direction randomly) and try not to go beyond the damaged area if you can help it. You will notice the effected area will start to "fade" as you progress. Keep in mind while the area is submerged it will not be noticeable, however if you ever drain the tank and the spot gets dry you will see it easily since we did not "polish" with any compounds.
Hope this helps.
Moby
Start with 1200 grit paper, you can do this with water in the tank since you are just using paper and no buffing compounds. You will finish up with 3000 grit paper. So start with 1200 then 1500 then 1800 then 2000 then 2500 and finish up with the 3000.
This will take a while since the fine grit paper removes very little material at a time. Go slow!
You will want to not rub in one direction(change direction randomly) and try not to go beyond the damaged area if you can help it. You will notice the effected area will start to "fade" as you progress. Keep in mind while the area is submerged it will not be noticeable, however if you ever drain the tank and the spot gets dry you will see it easily since we did not "polish" with any compounds.
Hope this helps.
Moby