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02-07-2009, 03:25 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Greenville, SC
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Painting a tank
I am looking to paint the back of my tank black. I have seen this before on TRT, but can't seem to locate anything on the subject now that I need it most.
Can someone share with me the how-to-do's?
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02-07-2009, 03:36 PM
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I've got the REEF rash!
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: New Jersey
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Is this a new tank?or one in use already?
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02-07-2009, 03:51 PM
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I <3 Fishies
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Dallas,Texas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ericgreg
I am looking to paint the back of my tank black. I have seen this before on TRT, but can't seem to locate anything on the subject now that I need it most.
Can someone share with me the how-to-do's?
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NO physical painting here...but is a easy way to get a nice solid background... http://www.thereeftank.com/forums/f6...nk-126244.html
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02-07-2009, 05:04 PM
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Non-Hypocritical
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Hillbillyville Alabama
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ericgreg
I am looking to paint the back of my tank black. I have seen this before on TRT, but can't seem to locate anything on the subject now that I need it most.
Can someone share with me the how-to-do's?
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You can go with the solid colors without painting. I had one on my 90 and didn't care for it. It kept getting water between them and I didn't like it. For painting, simply make sure the tank is clean and then use Krylon paint to paint it with. Let it dry good, then you can second coat it to make sure it has a good coat on it and you are set.
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02-07-2009, 06:24 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Greenville, SC
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The tank is used. As far as using the Krylon, do I want a flat or glossy?
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02-07-2009, 06:30 PM
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Non-Hypocritical
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Hillbillyville Alabama
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I prefer flat. Not a lot in a fish tank is actually "shiny" and anything glossy kinda sticks out like a sore thumb to me.
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02-07-2009, 06:34 PM
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Dedicated Reef Adict
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Racine, Wi
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i was thinking of this myself but i think im going to go with a photofilm black or blue idk yet but i will be going something like that...my buddy painted his 29 gal blue for a show tank and it looked alright but it can get messy be ready to tape and paper the rest of the tank ... or u will get over spray on the other glass surfaces and you dont want to get iany inside but for that u can just turn it over while painting ( common sense ) but runs and over spray looks bad for one and is annoying jus as well
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02-07-2009, 06:39 PM
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Non-Hypocritical
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Hillbillyville Alabama
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3 light coats instead of heavy coats is the cure for runs  |
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02-07-2009, 07:15 PM
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Dedicated Reef Adict
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Racine, Wi
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that is true but peopel are impatient and some dont know the first thing about spray painting.. lol they just spray away and think its ok .;.. you can also get [aint and roll it on ... get a pint and use a roller...that could be a faster more efficient way of doin ti 2 coats and ur done in 25 mins...???
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02-07-2009, 08:16 PM
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I <3 Fishies
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Dallas,Texas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ericgreg
I am looking to paint the back of my tank black. I have seen this before on TRT, but can't seem to locate anything on the subject now that I need it most.
Can someone share with me the how-to-do's?
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are you doing a reef tank...because in the long run should'nt the back of the tank become purple w/ coraline?
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02-07-2009, 11:28 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Greenville, SC
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Final vote: spray or roller?
Yes, the tank will grow coralline (hopefully), and the black helps accentuate the color. That is why I want to do it. That, and the desire to hide all of the wires, etc on the back. Mine isn't rr.
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02-07-2009, 11:44 PM
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Keeper of the Kracken
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Martin, SC
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Spray or Roller is totally a personal preference thing based on what you are most comfortable using.
For me it was spray. |
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02-08-2009, 08:53 AM
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Non-Hypocritical
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Hillbillyville Alabama
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Both have issues. The spray tends to drift every where in the room but if you aren't careful then rollers will splatter everywhere as well. Its a "pick your poison" choice. Personally, I prefer spray but thats mostly from spraying cabinets and cars for years.
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02-08-2009, 06:55 PM
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Quo vadis, Domini.
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Texas, USA
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I've used the "stovepipe" black paint (made for wood-burning stoves / ovens) on several tanks. I apply it with a sponge brush and have had no problems with drips, etc.
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02-08-2009, 09:01 PM
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Shark
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Long Island NY
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I painted my Q/T. I used spray paint. Rustoleum semi gloss black. It was pretty easy to do. I did 2 heavier coats, I did get 1 run. But on a Q/T it didn't matter much. I would take hikk's advice and do a few more light coats.
The semi-gloss looked more flat than glossy once it dried.
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