Painting tank

[redvicki]

Is it better to spray or roll the paint? I use enamel correct? Once done with paint does it need sealed?

[kzickovich]

alot of people use krlon fusion spray paint. That's what I used and it went pretty easy.

[redvicki]

Do I need to tape the sides so it doesn't get on them or is there something different I should do to keep it away from areas I don't want it?

[seanb1]

i would roll it with a mini roller that comes in a plastic package that doubles as a paint tray from lowes. 2-3 bucks.

get a quart of paint while your there.

if you use one of the mini rollers you dont have to mask anything off, they are really precise.

do at least 3 even coats.

[redvicki]

enamel or latex

[brians4671]

if you keep from painting the overflow area you will be able to see into it from the back.

[redvicki]

thanks for the tip brians. i think i have decided to use a roller and keep a spot open to spy on the back side.

[brians4671]

yea i did the same thing as you started a thread for something simple as painting the back of the tank and this idea was past on to me everytime i look behind my tank and am able to see through i thank that fellow reefer for passing on the little piece of advice so keep passing it on. yw

[redvicki]

enamel correct?

[demonsp]

I sprayed but after a few months most was covered and a yr and half later cant tell i ever did it. This is only temporary.

[Patrick12]

I spray paint them.