Background spray paint for glass?

[henrystyle]

Whats the best paint to spray on the back of a glass tank? Looking for a nice blue color.
Bought some background yesterday but I dont like how it hanging on the back of the tank. Gonna go ahead and spray it... (or paint brushed on)

 

[Og Drogon]

Very good ??? Bump cause I would like to know too


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[E.intheC]

I've never done it but I heard krylon fusion is a great spray paint to use

 

[dj ze]

if the tank is empty any enamel spray paint will be the best it sticks better just wipe the glass with acetone .if the tank is full your better using a 4inch foam roller

 

[funkmaster]

i was goin to paint mine but insted i used blue vinal

 

[ryangrieder]

I have spray painted a lot of tanks in the past. I tape cardboard on top of the tank and around the edges. I use normal krylon paint and it worked great. The fussion paint is great for pvc... but I did not like it for the back of a tank. Unless its very clean...it leaves small circle unpainted spots. No matter how many times you go over it, it will not stick. I did not have that issue with the normal brand. Also...do very light coats when you start. If it starts to drip its ok. When you finish you will not see it. Just take your time. It will turn out fine.

Honestly though... just buying a roller and paint is much faster with same results. Normal paint about 2-3 coats and your good. Spray paint about 8-10. Same results... but normal paint you have a much larger selection!

Good luck with it!

 

[A4_Andre]

http://rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=178

used gloss black on my 75g. did a few coats and have had no issues for over a year. even used my magnate algae scrubber over it. (no, i didnt paint the inside)

 

[henrystyle]

http://rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=150
Yea, a buddy of mine said to use this in glossy finish with a sponge brush or small roller.
Gonna try it today.

 

[Alex]

I have used krylon fusion with great results. just clean the glass with alcohol and cover the spots you don't want painted and spray.

for my present tank however, because of weight, I used this with a foam roller. three coats and done.

 

[henrystyle]

did the back glass today...came out good. 1 coat...Pacific Blue
Cleaned the glass good with some acetone first.....Went on smooth. No runs.

 

[dj ze]

looks good make sure as soon as your done with the last coat you peal the tape off it will come out easier

 

[henrystyle]

looks good make sure as soon as your done with the last coat you peal the tape off it will come out easier

did that...remembered that from painting my house...lol

 

[tanks4thememories]

Here is when I did my tanks with spray paint. I will also be making that into a full article later on. http://tanks4thememories.blogspot.com/2010/06/how-about-change-of-scenery-background.html#top1

Hope its helpful. The second one is my salt tank.