Acrylic experts

[browndriver22]

Hello so upgraded to a 240 gallon acrylic tank that I bought off Craigslist. The guy I bought it from glued a strip of plastic across the top of the tank. I'm looking to get this off. I tried to chisel between the tank and the strip but it just came off in chips. Any help or experience would be appreciated.

 

[EriksOasis]

No way to try and pry it off carefully? Get as much off as you can and sand smooth if it’s not in a visible area can always be buffed clear again afterwards.

 

[browndriver22]

 

[browndriver22]

That was the first try. A piece of tank chipped off with it which is why I'm scared to chisel again. You think I should heat it a little and try again?

 

[Selk Oner]

Leave it alone .... You going to do more harm than good

 

[EriksOasis]

If the tank is chipping I’d leave it alone and be happy

 

[browndriver22]

I think I'm going to have to. Just sucks cuz it's a shallow tank and will be seen more from above. Oh well thanks for the advice

 

[cromag27]

When acrylic is welded properly, the acrylic will break before the actual seam does.