cerium oxide questions

[bwaller76]

So I want to try to remove some of the scratches from my tank. I want to use cerium oxide to try that but from what I have seen and heard there are different grits. I know that some of you have had experience with cerium oxide and I need your opinions and experience. Most of my scratches are visible but cannot be felt. I do have some that you can feel with your fingernail but your nail does not fall into the scratch. Please help!

 

[XxKnuckleheadxX]

the ones that your fingernails dont catch should come out. the ones you can feel with your nail are there to stay. and i work for a glass shop. we use cerium oxide to get scratches out.

 

[bwaller76]

so I would try to search for a glass shop here to buy some maybe?

 

[XxKnuckleheadxX]

yeah, they should carry some..

 

[XxKnuckleheadxX]

you need a polishing wheel though also that attaches to a drill..

 

[bwaller76]

got that already...been trying the toothpaste thing out of boredom haha not really the results im looking for haha

 

[bjohanson1234]

Or even and automotive store. They use buffing agents to make cars nice and shiny. Not sure the chemical compound they use in it though.

 

[Rcpilot]

I bought cerium oxide from a jewelry supply retailer. It was an online purchase.

The stuff I got is fine as flour. It's like dust. Haven't tried it yet. SalteeDogg tried it and said it worked. You may want to read this thread:
https://www.livingreefs.com/removing-buff-scratches-160-gallon-t22495.html