Any way to paint PVC?

[Blazer88]

Is there any way to paint PVC black? I am plumbing my 20G nano with 1/2" PVC for the return line, but can't stand the white color in the tank. Is there any reef-safe paint? Seems like a shot in the dark and there wouldn't be very much actual pipe in the water but I'm hoping someone has done this before. Thanks for any input.

-Rick

 

[Bkndsdl]

Sand the pipe with sandpaper. Krylon, any kind of spray-on paint. Once it dries, it's reef safe.

That being said - DON'T paint until you've glued everything; the glue will stick to the paint, not the pvc.

 

[eshook]

A sharpie also works if you have the patience.

 

[Blazer88]

I don't have patience, lol. I'll make sure to let the PVC cement dry before I paint it. Thanks for the input!

-Rick

 

[Blazer88]

I just wanted to double check about the Krylon, would any spray paint work? Does it matter if it's enamel or lacquer? I already have a can of spray enamel, so I'm hoping that will work. Thanks again.

 

[DHyslop]

Krylon has a line of spray paints called "Fusion" which is meant to bond with plastic. Look for the "satin" black.

Dan

 

[Blazer88]

I'll pick some up tomorrow, thanks for the help!

-Rick

 

[zukester]

Any way to paint PVC?

Yes, Krylon or only a paint for plastics. Only in recent years has the commercial world really sold any good plastic paint, that stuck for any time. Regular spray paint will not stick to plastics at all. I dunno about toxicity when dried, but I have to do mine....spray bar is white PVC. Veeeeeeeeeery ugly, as you can see.

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Especially against the black back. As they say, "Like a sore thumb"



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Zukester

 

[Roland Jacques]

WAIT!!!!

dont you mean FUSION paint made by Krylon!!!

not just any Krylon paint product.

 

[rscott76]

krylon fusion will stick to plastics better than anything else. Dont forget to prime the pipe by sanding. 600 grit should do it and not make it look bad

 

[Roland Jacques]

Yeah, i just checked it is Fusion paint for plastic made by krylon.

i hope you get this the wrong stuff.

thiers some others out thier Plastic Enamel made by American Traditions and others they shoud say bonds to pastic but i would use Fusion.

 

[gforce6]

Very good idea, I might paint with fire red.

 

[Bkndsdl]

Blazer, I use nothing but the cheapest crap I find at WallyWorld. If you sand it thoroughly you won't have a prob; I never have.

The plastics paint may work better, but I can't see spending the extra $$$ for something that's going to be covered w/algae in a few months.

Just my two cents.

 

[ToledoTang]

Any Sherwin Williams carries the Fusion in about 8 different colors.