Glossy or Flat Paint for backrounds?

[tom6410]

Anybody got an opinion whether glossy or flat makes a differe :?: nce, I've never painted the back before

 

[tazdevil]

I'd vote on flat, but have no experience with this.

Reason for flat, it'll not shine or glare like gloss paints can. Figure the light getting somewhat absorbed would be a more natural background, like your looking into the ocean and it just fades to darker blue in the background.

 

[Anonymous]

i don't think it matters as far as appearance is concerned.

i used gloss on the grounds that it would be more likely to weather the salt but i don't know if it is the best route. all i can say is it worked thus far.

 

[ReeferAl]

It won't matter as far as looks are concerned. Through the glass either will look glossy. As Podman implied, the gloss will pobably clean up a bit easier. I would look for a paint that is "scrubbable" like a good enamel.
Allen

 

[hillbilly]

Acyrlic would be the best to use on a tank. The stuff will work on many different surface materials.

 

[Anonymous]

I used Rustoleum on every tank I ever had to paint. It sticks very well, is easily wiped off, doesn't blister and peel (I have a tank that's easily 15yo with the black paint still intact - through all my moves and everything!). Caveat is that you have to use chemicals to clean up, unlike Latex which only requires water.

 

[Anonymous]

sticks well and easily wiped off?

 

[c0yote]

I would imagine "(the paint) sticks well, (salt creep, etc. is) easily wiped off"

 

[Anonymous]

I would imagine "(the paint) sticks well, (salt creep, etc. is) easily wiped off"

aaahhhh, that makes more sense

 

[Anonymous]

sticks well and easily wiped off?

Doh! 'The Perfect Substance'??

 

[tom6410]

Thanks for your opinions, glossy rustoleum is going on tonite

 

[Quigonsean]

Used Royal Blue Acrylic