Reefsafe paint?

[Weicowireman]

I am in need for a paint that is reef safe. Id like to paint a piece of pvc pipe. The pipe will be then submerged in my reef tank. People say krylon fusion but I am extremely reluctant till I hear from krylon directly whom I reached out to today. Anyone have any experience?

 

[thirty6]

Check with albano. I believe he used it in setup

 

[bklynreef]

Krylon fusion spray paint only
Let dry 4 days and good luck finding it in any paint store
Try Amazon but it's double the price

 

[thirty6]

Sears has it, if you can find one near you or mom/pop hardware

 

[Skaters216]

Make sure u rough up the Pvc pipe with sand paper 200 grit at least so the paint sticks better.

 

[Weicowireman]

I actually have half a can in red at home. I didnt want to waste it if it wasnt safe.

 

[fisharefriends2608]

Walmart has it 24/7

 

[Weicowireman]

Sweet thanks.

 

[arnaldolex]

The krylon qorks i did it with no problem on some dead coral

 

[KathyC]

Ace Hardware also carries it

 

[Weicowireman]

Just to let everyone know. I spoke with Krylon directly and this is the response I received.
Dear Phil,

Thank you for taking the time to contact Krylon. We appreciate your
interest in our products.

That is not true. It will not hold up being submerged in water. You will
need to use a marine grade paint. Unfortunately, we do not offer one.

I hope this information is helpful. Please respond back if you require
additional assistance.

Regards,

Craig
Krylon Product Support

 

[Weicowireman]

I will now be on the look out for marine grade paint spraypaint..

 

[edd]

i have used krylon on small pieces of pvc under water. it was used for 1 1/2 years and never peeled off.
be care full with marine paint, some of them have toxic additives, especially the ones made for under water like bottom paint.

 

[Weicowireman]

Fudge... Guess I will use try it out and say some prayers

 

[edd]

i would wait and see if anyone on here has used marine paint before.
i know members have used krylon.
marine paint has to be durable their fore i think toxic ingredients are needed. jmo
i know marine bottom paint that is made for under water use has additives so barnacles and such don't stick to it. it can't be good for a reef.