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Lynden-Jeff
01/28/2008, 06:11 PM
Hi,

What kind of paint can I use to paint the back of my new tank? I have never painted a tank before so any other tips would be great.

Thanks!
Jeff

DanInSD
01/28/2008, 06:20 PM
As far as I know, the only rule is, "don't paint the inside" :)

I believe that you can get plastic sheets that stick by static charge (sort of like those stickers that you get for oil changes, or some window decals). Those would be easier than painting.

Dan

customcolor
01/28/2008, 06:32 PM
u could use a dark window tint also.
but to realy answer your q, you can use any paint aslong as you tape off the tank top so nothing will get in it. i have used latex and have used krylon fusion. all will scrape off if you hit them with somthing.
now window tint is durable,uv safe, wont be harmed with salt water i do believe.

pgaschulz
01/28/2008, 07:29 PM
I used rust oleum (if I spelled it right) on my 55 gallon...it worked great, I used black

tcollins
01/28/2008, 07:50 PM
When I painted my tank, everyone suggested Krylon. You can get it at Wally World. Only regret is I painted behind my overflow and now have a fish there I'm having fits trying to get out and it's tough to see down into it with the plumbing.

bdif
01/28/2008, 08:22 PM
It begins and ends with this... Trust me, I've tries em all.

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg177/bdif12/krylon.jpg

Lynden-Jeff
01/28/2008, 08:35 PM
Flat/gloss any difference? Im looking for a navy blue.

Cheers

bdif
01/28/2008, 08:50 PM
Not just flat, Ultra Flat. Don't get caught up in the gloss thing. It will all look the same from the inside. Ultra sticks best.

ledford1
01/28/2008, 08:57 PM
I've used Krylon Fusion in the past with success.

Has anyone tried using a truck bed spray liner? I saw it on a tank, and it looked great.

Lynden-Jeff
01/28/2008, 09:33 PM
Do they make an ultra flat in a navy blue?

Cheers

pass1over
01/28/2008, 09:57 PM
I had no luck with spray paint. Used a self-leveling oil base paint and brushed it on.

Perfect coverage, no streaks, no chipping or anything.

FranktheTankTx
01/28/2008, 10:48 PM
Can I make a suggestion?

Have your tank tinted. I went to Alta Mere and had them tint two sides of my 36g corner tank with 5% limo tint. They charged me $39 to do this. I just hated the idea of painting my brand new tank.

Here's a picture...

Well, scratch the picture... apparently I can't upload a jpeg??? What a joke RC!!

Anyways, it looks really, really good! I would highly recommend it.

kdblove_99
01/29/2008, 04:50 AM
Krylon Fusion

tank o tang
01/29/2008, 08:34 AM
I painted all my tanks with navy blue latex rustoleum. I'd rather brush on a few coats then get overspray in the tank. Works great but takes a couple coats.

Lynden-Jeff
01/29/2008, 03:44 PM
Well I went with the fusion since it says glass right on it. One note, CLEAN WELL. I cleaned with windex and still a few small spots where it didn't adhear at all.

Cheers

Aquacris
01/29/2008, 04:32 PM
I just picked up RUST-OLEUM textured finish today for my sons 10g. . I went with mineral brown for the color so it would blend in with the rock. I did one coat so far doesnt look to bad.