scratches on acrylic

[fadel]

whats going on here

i didnt even start buffing ............. i have so much project going on

who is tv .......just asking

[bpatrol]

Hey Fadel. if you heat it with a torch it will warp and thin out creating a bulge.. and it will craze...buffing will work and works well. The deeper the scratch the more the possible distortion. you actually remove material to bring everything to the depth of the scratch. I used to flame polish the edges when making sumps but its safer and better just to buff them.. you can weaken the joint or get crazing with flame polishing.
hope this helps. and if you must do it. ventilation.toxic fumes....bpatrol

[fadel]

Hey Fadel. if you heat it with a torch it will warp and thin out creating a bulge.. and it will craze...buffing will work and works well. The deeper the scratch the more the possible distortion. you actually remove material to bring everything to the depth of the scratch. I used to flame polish the edges when making sumps but its safer and better just to buff them.. you can weaken the joint or get crazing with flame polishing.
hope this helps. and if you must do it. ventilation.toxic fumes....bpatrol

you know what i used hair dryer on it not to much heat it works butits slow process....