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09/23/2017, 10:12 AM
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need some help tried to buff the front of my 400 gal acrylic
I tried to get some scratches out of my 400 gal acrylic on the outside front,I used 1000 grit then 1500,to 2000
I used my dwalt buffer on 2500 rpms. now when the lights are off and I look side ways I can still see some sanding marks. what grit should I use? What I really need is the product to use what type of polish and buffer speed also do I use a cutting pad or black final wax pad? Thank you. |
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09/23/2017, 12:26 PM
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Most of the acrylic polishing kits go up to 12000 grit
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09/23/2017, 12:30 PM
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Novus 1,2,3 polish/liquid compounds
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09/23/2017, 12:38 PM
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I have the novus bottles do you mean use them with a buffer?
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09/23/2017, 03:53 PM
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09/24/2017, 05:30 AM
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If you are comfortable using a buffer I always used Meguiar's with a foam pad at a lower speed.
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09/24/2017, 12:25 PM
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I used this with a drill
https://www.amazon.com/Mothers-05140.../dp/B0007RDVD4 Nice in that you don't need to actually be flat to the surface, although if you are doing an inside buffing job you'll have a hard time getting inside corners.
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