RE: [GSAS-Member] Safe in Tank Acrylic Sandpaper

["Susan Welenofsky" <welenofsky@comcast.net>]

2000 isn't fine enough. It's all hazy. I've been wet sanding, which does a
way better job and much faster than sanding it dry. The sand paper is rinsed
off, so it doesn't clog up.

Susan

-----Original Message-----
From: gsas-member-bounces@thekrib.com
[mailto:gsas-member-bounces@thekrib.com] On Behalf Of Paul Winchester
Sent: Monday, April 04, 2005 12:14 PM
To: gsas-member@thekrib.com
Subject: RE: [GSAS-Member] Safe in Tank Acrylic Sandpaper

I had no problems using the the sandpaper in the tank, didnt harm the fish 
any I could see.

The 2000 grit would be about the finest I would use, beyond that its similar

to rubbing with a cloth and polish.  The finer papers also clog up quickly 
and lose their "bite".

Paul

>From: "Susan Welenofsky" <welenofsky@comcast.net>
>Reply-To: Greater Seattle Aquarium Society member 
>chat<gsas-member@thekrib.com>
>To: "'Greater Seattle Aquarium Society member chat'" 
><gsas-member@thekrib.com>
>Subject: RE: [GSAS-Member] Safe in Tank Acrylic Sandpaper
>Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2005 13:02:53 -0700
>
>I found McGuire's 2500 sandpaper ($20 per box, must buy whole package). I
>bought 2000 wet/dry grit today (5 sheets, $8). I'm going to use the sander.
>They have finer grits at a different store, in Kirkland. So, I can safely
>use the black wet/dry sandpaper while the fish are in the tank? I would buy
>a package of that or 3,000 if someone wants to split it with me. I can get
>an auto dealer/worker discount on the stuff.
>
>Susan
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: gsas-member-bounces@thekrib.com
>[mailto:gsas-member-bounces@thekrib.com] On Behalf Of Paul Winchester
>Sent: Monday, April 04, 2005 10:43 AM
>To: gsas-member@thekrib.com
>Subject: RE: [GSAS-Member] Safe in Tank Acrylic Sandpaper
>
>I have successfully used the black wet dry paper in a couple of my acrylic
>tanks. I have heard that the micromesh works well but have not found it
>locally in a fine grit.
>
>Depending on the depth of the scratch I would use 400-1800 grit, the 400 
>for
>
>only the really deep scratches, then follow with 600-800 and then 
>1200-1800.
>
>I sand in same the direction as the scratch. For teeth marks I would sand 
>in
>
>a circular motion and probably use 1200 first.
>
>You might want to start with the fine 1200-1800 first to see the effect, 
>but
>
>the finer paper requires more effort to see the results. Be sure to always
>progress from the course paper to fine. Sand as little as possible to
>prevent the area from looking distorted.
>
>After using the fine 1200-1800 grit paper the arcrylic can be polished with
>a cloth and some of the arcylic polishing compound available at the stores.
>I think similar results could achieved using other polishing substances,
>like baking soda. If you didnt use too much it shouldnt changes the ph 
>much.
>
> >From: "Susan Welenofsky" <welenofsky@comcast.net>
> >Reply-To: Greater Seattle Aquarium Society member
> >chat<gsas-member@thekrib.com>
> >To: "GSAS Member Chat" <gsas-member@thekrib.com>
> >Subject: [GSAS-Member] Safe in Tank Acrylic Sandpaper
> >Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2005 10:50:26 -0700
> >
> >What is a good, safe, in tank sandpaper? I believe I have a lot of
> >scratches
> >on the acrylic surface from tooth marks from a pleco. I read something
> >about
> >micromesh being safe. I was also wondering if the black wet/dry auto
> >sandpaper was safe to use. I know they sell acrylic scratch kits that are
> >safe to use in aquariums, with fish, but they are quite expensive.
> >
> >
> >
> >Susan
> >
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