Tips for painting light fixture

kruler · 02/21/2020, 08:22 AM

I have a black Aquaticlife hybrid T5 fixture that I want to paint white. My plan is to disassemble it and paint all the exterior parts with a rattle can. Anyone have any tips for this in terms of paint type and method?

Vinny Kreyling · 02/21/2020, 09:02 AM

i would use a good high temperature paint after a sanding with fine grit cloth.

mcgyvr · 02/21/2020, 12:57 PM

Regular spray paint is just fine..
Only thing I would say is that cleaning it to remove any salt film/oil,etc...
Simple water/mild soap first then Alcohol wipe down for any non-plastic surfaces will break through oil,etc..

kruler · 02/22/2020, 07:28 AM

Thanks

02/21/2020, 08:22 AM	#1
kruler Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 24	Tips for painting light fixture I have a black Aquaticlife hybrid T5 fixture that I want to paint white. My plan is to disassemble it and paint all the exterior parts with a rattle can. Anyone have any tips for this in terms of paint type and method?

02/21/2020, 09:02 AM	#2
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	i would use a good high temperature paint after a sanding with fine grit cloth. __________________ 250 gallon mixed reef, 2 Reefbreeder's Photon V 2, Deepwater BLDC 12, DAS EX-3 Skimmer, MTC mini cal, 2-3/4" Sea Swirls, Aquacontroller & 6 Tunze pumps.

02/21/2020, 12:57 PM	#3
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	Regular spray paint is just fine.. Only thing I would say is that cleaning it to remove any salt film/oil,etc... Simple water/mild soap first then Alcohol wipe down for any non-plastic surfaces will break through oil,etc.. __________________ Who me?

02/22/2020, 07:28 AM	#4
kruler Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 24	Thanks