Scratch removal

Got scratches? We can help!

We specialize in removing scratches off your aquarium with or without water, 100% fish and coral safe!

  • With or without water
  • Fish & coral safe
  • 20+ years of proven methods
Scratch removal specialist

Restoring scratched acrylic to crystal‑clear perfection.

Southern California and nationwide

From fine surface scratches and scuffs to deep, stubborn scratches.

Acrylic Pros is a leading acrylic scratch removal and restoration company specializing in acrylic aquariums, fish tanks, swimming pool viewing panels, and large acrylic panels. Trusted throughout Southern California and nationwide, we have the experience and proven techniques to remove everything from fine surface scratches and scuffs to deep, stubborn scratches.

Our highly skilled team specializes in acrylic aquarium scratch removal, including restoration of both filled and empty aquariums. Whether your acrylic panel has minor scratches or significant damage, we use professional-grade polishing systems and carefully refined techniques to restore a smooth, crystal-clear finish.

Water sanding

From scratched to crystal clear.

  1. Before: the acrylic panel clouded and pitted with scratches.
    01Before
  2. Water sanding: the panel covered in milky sanding swirls, with a cleared test patch in the middle.
    02Water sanding
  3. Polishing: the panel part-way back to clear, the rockwork showing through.
    03Polishing
  4. After: the aquarium refilled and lit, the acrylic crystal clear.
    04After
With or without water

100% fish and coral safe!

Our process is designed to safely restore clarity without harming fish, coral, or other aquatic and marine life.

The materials we use to polish acrylic have been used for over 20 years in the aquarium industry.

Scratch Removal

Before and after.

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Before: an empty acrylic aquarium with a coral rock column, its panels clouded white with swirling scratches.
After: the same aquarium on its white cabinet with crystal-clear panels.
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Before: a large in-wall aquarium in dark wood cabinetry, its front panel clouded white with scratches.
After: the same aquarium with a crystal-clear front panel, lit blue.
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Before: the other side of the in-wall aquarium, both panels clouded white.
After: the same side, the aquarium clear and lit blue.
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Before: a long acrylic aquarium clouded with heavy scratching.
After: the same aquarium with clear, polished panels.
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Before: a corner aquarium hazed white by surface scratching.
After: the same corner aquarium, clear enough to see the windows behind it.
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Before: a rectangular acrylic tank with a dull, clouded surface.
After: the same tank with clear panels over its blue back panels.
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Before: a cylindrical acrylic tank heavily clouded, with its rock column still inside.
After: the same cylindrical tank, clear enough to see the rock column inside.
Before After
A technician polishing the front panel of an aquarium filled with water and rockwork.
After: an acrylic aquarium with clear panels, blue lighting and rockwork on a wooden cabinet.
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Before: an acrylic cylinder with a heavily scuffed surface.
After: the same acrylic cylinder, polished clear.
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More restorations

An empty acrylic aquarium with hazy panels on a steel stand, beneath arched windows.
The same empty aquarium with clear panels, on its steel stand beneath arched windows.
An empty curved-front acrylic aquarium lit blue, set into grey cabinetry.
A curved-front aquarium set into grey cabinetry, lit blue and aquascaped with coral.
Specializing in

Professional acrylic restoration services.

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Acrylic aquariums

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Fish tanks

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Swimming pool viewing panels

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Large acrylic panels

Proven methods

With more than 20 years of experience, Acrylic Pros has developed proven methods for restoring damaged acrylic surfaces. We use only high-quality polishing materials and professional restoration techniques to deliver exceptional results while preserving the integrity of your acrylic.

From acrylic aquarium restoration and scratch removal to pool viewing window polishing, Acrylic Pros is your trusted source for professional acrylic restoration services in Southern California and across the United States.

Videos

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Scratch Removal Services
Aquarium Scratch Removal w/ Fishes 100% SAFE!
Aquarium Scratch Removal W/ Fishes & Corals, 100% Safe!

Because your
tank is worth it

Contact us today for a free estimate regarding your new project and to learn more about our aquarium design company.