To Paint or Not to Paint?

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by Enigma

An old pro is doing it this time. I'm sure it will be fine.

(I hope)

Thinner glass is tough, it's very easy to crack. I'd hold off painting until the hole is done, old pro or not

[Enigma]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

Thinner glass is tough, it's very easy to crack. I'd hold off painting until the hole is done, old pro or not

Understood.

If I have one more cracked tank I'm going to have to use my overflow box . . . I am really running out of time.

[Aquattro]

Oh, forgot to mention, if you spray the paint, don't do it in your kitchen. Trust me on that....

[cuz]

If you've got some patients and a steady hand with a rattle can do the first coat sparsely and evenly then back it with the black paint.

Edit... Maybe practise on the cracked tank first. Lol

[philg3]

I used a little Mini paint roller to do mine. A lot less messy than spray paint and it turned out geat. I even skipped the back of my overflows so that I can see the plumbing from behind. Just got to take the time and do 3 or 4 coats of paint.

Bought the roller and mini paint tray for like $5 at canadian tire.

[Enigma]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

Oh, forgot to mention, if you spray the paint, don't do it in your kitchen. Trust me on that....

Kitchen?! I'd be a dead woman. That's hubby's sacred space.

Originally Posted by cuz

Maybe practise on the cracked tank first. Lol

Very good idea.

Originally Posted by philg3

Bought the roller and mini paint tray for like $5 at canadian tire.

I may try this . . . on the cracked tank first.

[gregzz4]

I've always used some kind of waterproof material, such as awning material, or, the most recent, just plain old Fabricland Nylon for $6
It's attached to 4 corners with industrial velcro

If we don't like the black, the wife can come with me and we'll pick whatever shade of blue we want

Only drawback is if you splash water down the back. In your case it would be a permanent mess but maybe it'll give you some ideas ...