Tank painting?

Pescador · #1 09-24-2006, 03:06 PM

You can spray paint pexi and attach it to the back. It's easy to remove to see in or for cleaning the glass. Graduating different shades or even backlighting can help add more of an illusion of depth.

Waterproof hockey shinpad tape works great to attach it.

Ruth · #2 09-24-2006, 03:16 PM

You can go to an auto detailing place and buy some of the stuff they use and just stick it on the back - it peels off pretty easy. It's pretty cheap (they actually just gave it me) That way you can try a couple of different colours and see what you like best. It a PITA though if you have bulkheads back there.

Kabong · #3 09-24-2006, 03:21 PM

For spray painting Krylon fusion works.
I've also heard of Tremclad being rolled on. (but have not tried myself)

Jason McK · #4 09-24-2006, 04:09 PM

I just used Blue Spray paint from HD.

I was kinda not looking for stuff that was special for Glass, because if I didn't like it I wanted to be able to scrape it off. It has been fine

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GMGQ · #5 09-24-2006, 05:04 PM

I used latex kitchen/bathroom paint that's mold & mildew resistant. It comes off very easily if you ever wanna take it off.

I think the brand was CIL at home depot.

kwirky · #6 09-24-2006, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by GMGQ

I used latex kitchen/bathroom paint that's mold & mildew resistant.

i wouldn't trust anything with "mold and mildew" chemicals. it's poison, and I wouldn't trust it near my own tank.

GMGQ · #7 09-25-2006, 12:41 AM

Yet people trust it for their kitchens and bathrooms, where they prepare food for human consumption, soak in bath tubs, etc.

I lined the inside of my stand with mold & mildew resistant caulk too. With so much moisture and water in there, there's bound to be a chance of mold growth over time. I'm not going to risk mine or my family's health over a fish tank.

Last I heard, spray paint's kind of poisonous too. *shrug*

We're talking about painting the back of the tank on the OUTSIDE. I certainly hope nobody is painting the INSIDE of the back panel??? Besides, how often are the chances of someone wiping their hand on the back against the paint, and dipping it back into the tank?

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Originally Posted by kwirky

i wouldn't trust anything with "mold and mildew" chemicals. it's poison, and I wouldn't trust it near my own tank.