Coralgurls tank build 180 - it's ALIVE

[Coralgurl]

I picked up some latex paint, cleaned the glass with rubbing alcohol and started painting. I just finished the third coat and the paint looks like it's crackling. I can see it on the other side of the glass, looks like wrinkles, but can't see through it. Did I do something wrong? It's been 8 hours between 2nd and 3rd coats. If the paint will hold I won't worry about it, but worried it will peel over time.

Thanks

[lockrookie]

might be the rubbing alchohol best test isletit dry overnight and see if it flakes off with scratching

[Coralgurl]

I'll wait and see what it does....grrr

Picked up plumbing supplies today but didn't start bec of the paint.

[The Grizz]

I use a Rustolium spray paint to do the back of tanks, clean glass with straight vinegar & razor blade first. I have tried latex paint but it usually looks like crap.

[lockrookie]

i hope it work out for you ill feel bad if it doesnt

[fishytime]

ya, latex doesnt adhere very well to hard surfaces like glass, metal, or plastic.....krylon is designed differently to adhere to harder surfaces

[unclesalty]

Originally Posted by fishytime

ya, latex doesnt adhere very well to hard surfaces like glass, metal, or plastic.....krylon is designed differently to adhere to harder surfaces

I agree latex isn't the greatest for glass. Krylon is what I use and most other people use

[Coralgurl]

Originally Posted by lockrookie

i hope it work out for you ill feel bad if it doesnt

Don't feel bad, it's an adventure, learning new things comes from messing things up and trying again. Not worried about it, just might slow things down a bit...

[The Grizz]

You can do it in the house Sheena just do it in small stages, a couple feet at a time, mask off the side and chuck some paper on the floor. Krylon or Rustolium will give you a nice smooth finish.

[reefgirl189]

It looks awesome so far. Can't wait to see pics of it full of water!!