Has anyone ever painted or stained the plastic of a tank?

[Stray32]

I bought an oak-trimmed tank and I want to either stain the trim to match the color of my stand (Cherry stain - probably not realistic) or just paint it flat black. Has anyone done this? If so, what kind of paint/stain should I use?


Thanks!

[shaginwagon13]

If you went to any Home Depot or a paint store I'm sure they could give you the proper answer to which type of stain to use.

[mikeobrien]

It will probably ideal to get some sort of garage floor paint. The reason I say that is becuase its very durable against element like corosive salt

[tewkes]

I would look in to krylon fusion paint. It's made to bond with plastics. Clean the trim and maybe scuff it up and spray bomb it. I used it to paint my return plumbing (pvc) and it has held up very well. Even the elbow that is in the water.

[Tswifty]

I just glued wood trim to it, then stained that.

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll128/tswifty8/trim2.jpg

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll128/tswifty8/front2.jpg