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Old 09-18-2012, 08:09 PM
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I'm terribly undecided.

This table is going to be used for a 24 gallon Nano Cube. I think I need to paint it black.



Yes? No? This is for my Nano Contest Entry tank.

If I need to paint it . . . the doors are plastic. Is there any paint that would do well on a variety of surfaces (plastic, laminate, plywood . . . ).

I need to paint it, don't I?
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Old 09-18-2012, 08:13 PM
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I vote yes!
There are a number of paints out there for plastic, i have a few sitting in the garage, couldn't tell you what on earth they are called.
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Old 09-18-2012, 08:48 PM
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Will the Krylon Fusion for Plastic (http://www.krylon.com/products/fusion_for_plastic/) give a similar finish on both the plastic and the wood parts of the stand?

Or, would it be better to go with a brush on paint?

Edit: Maybe this would be a better idea?
http://www.krylon.com/products/color..._latex_enamel/
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Old 09-18-2012, 08:51 PM
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Oh . . . painting this means I'd actually have two of these tables to paint. I've got a hexagonal table that matches it, which I will also use as an aquarium stand some day.
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Old 09-18-2012, 09:25 PM
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Krylon Fusion works well, used it many times. I'd use the spray over the brush, it'll cost more but better finish. Personally don't like black very much but the stand looks like it needs a new finish and black is probably the best option.
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