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Kevany
04-08-2013, 12:19 AM
I am going to paint the back of my new tank black using krylon paint. Do I need to use the Krylon primer first, and was also wondering what do most use, gloss or flat black? Also, should I drill the back panel for my returns lines or just run them over the top.

The Grizz
04-08-2013, 12:33 AM
If you paint the outside back of the tank with primer first then black, what color do you think you will get showing through.......primer. Just clean the back glass really good with vinager & a razor blade to make sure there is nothing on the glass & paint gloss black. If you have the ability to drill the tank I would, makes thing nice & clean.

madchild
04-08-2013, 01:09 AM
If you paint the outside back of the tank with primer first then black, what color do you think you will get showing through.......primer.

I was just about to post the exact same response....:razz:

Kevany
04-08-2013, 01:14 AM
DAH, lol thanks alot was not thinking.

slakker
04-08-2013, 03:05 AM
I just went to Michael's a bought glass paint in "deep sea" color... it holds up well and is pretty cheap...

The Grizz
04-08-2013, 03:17 AM
I just went to Michael's a bought glass paint in "deep sea" color... it holds up well and is pretty cheap...

Cheaper then a $7 can of Krylon that can do a 8' x 2' piece of glass?

slakker
04-08-2013, 04:19 AM
Cheaper then a $7 can of Krylon that can do a 8' x 2' piece of glass?

25% off 1 item coupon... my wife gets them... probably little more expensive, good selection of colours though :)

duncangweller
04-08-2013, 08:04 AM
I used rustoleum paint from home depot. Works a charm and $6 a tin

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byee
04-16-2013, 10:07 PM
25% off 1 item coupon... my wife gets them... probably little more expensive, good selection of colours though :)

Must've been a weekly craft coupon for the M****l's!

LOL.