I used about 4 coats (until I couldn't see through the back of the tank), and viola ... the finished product.
Next I took stock of my parts.
And began by taking the filter basket apart. I removed the side panels from the grated bottom of the basket. I planned to cut the grating and silicone it to the front of the filter housing to prevent macroalgae from flowing into the tank. Here is the grating after being cut and silicone applied.
And here is the grate glued in place.
