Painting back of tank?

[itsaNYthing]

Anyone have experience painting the back of there tank? I just bought a 120 and its getting drilled as we speak. What kind of paint do you use, and what kinda prep do you do before painting it? Tia

 

[fishman1069]

I used the Krylon flat black. Just tape off the trim and spray the back. It usually takes a couple of coats.

 

[itsaNYthing]

I used the Krylon flat black. Just tape off the trim and spray the back. It usually takes a couple of coats.

We worked out a deal, pm me if you wana know more details about pricing.

Did you use the normal krylon fusion that says it works and plastic and all that?

 

[UnknownWaters]

I used rustoleum gloss black out of a can with a mini roller less over spray and clean the tank really good with denatured alcohol.

 

[JimmyR1rider]

If you want another option as well you can do what I did.

Seaview gel and a background of your choice. You spread the seaview on thick and put up the background, then squeegie out all the air bubbles with a credit card. The gel never dries up, this way if you ever want to change the color of your background you peel it off, put some more seaview then do the same thing with the new background.

Just an option, good luck with whatever you do.

 

[TRUKINGNY]

If you want another option as well you can do what I did.

Seaview gel and a background of your choice. You spread the seaview on thick and put up the background, then squeegie out all the air bubbles with a credit card. The gel never dries up, this way if you ever want to change the color of your background you peel it off, put some more seaview then do the same thing with the new background.

Just an option, good luck with whatever you do.

+1 this is what I did I used the ocean theme and love it a lot easier then painting IMO


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[fishman1069]

al krylon fusion

We worked out a deal, pm me if you wana know more details about pricing.

Did you use the normal krylon fusion that says it works and plastic and all that?

Yeah I used the normal spray paint. I was just wondering what Steve charged cause I couldve done it at your house for $20 and I couldve helped you spray the tank too lol. Steves a good guy tho and desperately needs the business

 

[Wolverine57]

I prefer the glass film (tint) its cleaner. It sold in most LFS

 

[itsaNYthing]

damn fishman I wish I knew you drilled earlier... oh well atleast im supporting a local business.

 

[itsaNYthing]

fishman... i actually might need you to drill it.... im gona shoot you a pm with details

 

[itsaNYthing]

good talkin to you pat.... thanks for the input

 

[fishman1069]

No prob dude! I just ordered the bit, should be here thurs. Do you want me to paint it for you to? What color? I recommend black. LMK

 

[itsaNYthing]

No prob dude! I just ordered the bit, should be here thurs. Do you want me to paint it for you to? What color? I recommend black. LMK

called you back pat.

 

[aquascaper82]

i just used black acrylic paint i had from my painting days. =) one coat plus touch ups in a few spots.

 

[Imbarrie]

My tank is black but I like the background idea. That is definitely on my next build.