Painting a Tanks Trim (Oak to Black)

[Reefer140]

Hey Everyone,

So I am thinking about buying a tank/stand from a fellow reefer. Currently the tank and stand do not match. The tank has oak trim and the stand is painted black...

The mismatch does not bother me too much, but the wife would prefer that the combo is the same color.

Aside from building a black canopy to cover the oak trim I think painting is my only other option..

Has anyone had experience painting the trim of an aquarium before?

If so, what was your experience like and what type of paint did you use?

Would like to know your thoughts

[mcgyvr]

in general any paint will work just fine..
I've used black rust-oleum enamel paint without problems to change the trim color.

[4Hummer]

Krylon Fusion Paint.

I painted my Trim with it. meant for Plastics etc.

http://www.krylon.com/products/fusion-for-plastic/

[uncleof6]

Rub the oak trim hard enough, it will turn black.... well it was a thought though.

[sleepydoc]

Sharpie?
:p

[billdogg]

I'd tape off the glass and use Krylon fusion spray - also a great time to do up the back!

[Pife]

Cover it in black vinyl it looks brand new.

[Pife]

I also use vinyl on my backs.

[mcgyvr]

$0.99 for a roll of black electrical tape.. done :)

[cody6766]

I'd tape off the glass and use Krylon fusion spray - also a great time to do up the back!
This is what I did, with very good results.

[toothybugs]

Another vote for Fusion. The fact that it's designed for use over plastics makes it really hard to beat.

[tclndcrz]

Another vote for Fusion. The fact that it's designed for use over plastics makes it really hard to beat.

agreed, this stuff is great

[zachts]

krylon fusion. Clean the trim really well and maybe buff it lightily with like a 1000 grit sand paper and clean again to get the best bond possible. Let it cure for a week or so without touching it and you'll likely never need to touch it up.

As uncle mentioned though a light sanding might actually remove the oak finish with out needing to paint, depending on how the finish was applied anyway.