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Kevany 04-08-2013 12:19 AM

Painting back panel of tank
 
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

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Originally Posted by The Grizz (Post 809514)
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

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Originally Posted by slakker (Post 809555)
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

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Originally Posted by The Grizz (Post 809560)
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

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Originally Posted by slakker (Post 809577)
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.


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