100g project starts today

Here are a few pics of my new 100g tank. Picked up from CL for a good price. Yes its a little rough to start but with enough time and sandpaper it will be near new.
Today I started with 400 grit paper and got the top and front inside done. Next weekend I hope to get the sides done. Then I will be moving on to 800 grit paper and so on until I get to 3000 grit.
After seeing how well it has come out so far I am starting to see a glimmer of hope that this project will come out good. I have plenty of time to think it through.

 

No pics, sounds good though.

 

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sweet. looks like you got your work cut out for you but definately will be worth it. congrats.

 

I must have been adding the pics during the first two replies. Sorry, had to go back and edit and add pics.

 

congrats on the upgrade ibefishy

I look forward to seeing how the tank looks after all the effort you put in to sand it

Steve

 

Thanks for the replies, I am also looking foreward to seeing how it turns out.

 

Man that looks like alot of work... I know how tedious sanding can be and you have got your work cut out for ya! Looking forward to some before and after shots.

 

Fun project. Looks like you'll be busy. Good luck.

 

Yes it is a lot of work, but I think there will be a feeling of satisfaction upon finishing the sanding & polishing process that will lead me to be even more motivated to get the build really started. Today I am going to a local autobody supply store to pick up the 800, 1200, 2000, and 3000 grit paper. I was only planning on sanding the tank on the weekends but I may be doing a little every night. I am going to be taking lots of before and after shots because on the 55g tank I have now I didnt think to take a lot of pics and am sorry I didnt, so this time I am going to take lots of pics so I can have a complete photo journal of everything being done.