backround paint

[ggenz]

i would like to paint the backround of my tank black but i am not sure what kind of paint to use, how to go about painting it (with a brush or w/ spraypaint) and IF i ever wanted to get it off, how hard is that to do? just take a razorblade to it?

i know these are pretty simple questions but i couldnt find them mentioned anywhere i looked

Thanks in advance

 

[Flobajob]

I don't think it matters what paint you use provided it isn't going to come in contact with the water. If it is then Krylon fusion is the best stuff (use it for painting pvc pipe and other plastics).

I was going to use paint, but I found this stuff and plan on using it instead of paint: http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/sea...harset=UTF-8&howMany=15&searchText=limo+black

 

[Jasen Hicks]

Painting glass is a pain, it will take a few good coats, with good drying time between the two. I used regular flat black paint and a super smooth roller to paint the back of mine.

If you dont let it dry between coats you will smear it, it wont matter, but it gets annoying bc then u need just one more coat.

Jasen

 

[DHyslop]

Just get any can of spray paint from the hardware store, and mask off the other sides with some tape and newspaper.

Use a number of thin coats until it seems opaque. I alternate up-down and side-to-side strokes with each coat. Any overspray is easily removed with a razor-blade.

Krylon Fusion is a little more expensive, but it dries real quick. If you use it, you won't have have to wait more than a few seconds between coats.

Dan

 

[outy]

i used regular krylon gloss black, had a run you cant see and a fisheye the second coat took care of

 

[bassnman11]

When it comes to a good paint job, cleanliness is all. After masking, wipe down the OUTSIDE of the glass , several times, with a rag dampened with laquer thinner. Spray or roll as desired.

 

[TheFlyingTang]

Wipe it down with rubbing alcohol if you have it on hand.

Krylon spray paint will make a professional painter out of you. Plus it dries fast.

 

[bklinefelter]

I painted my tank w/ krylon fusion. I used about 6 thin coats until I got the look I wanted.

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[ggenz]

wow, lots of people responded, thanks

how hard is the Krylon Fusion to get off later IF i decide to? the same as normal paint? I've heard thats what you paint plastic with so, i wasn't sure

 

[DHyslop]

It'll come right off with a razor blade. I know this because one of my housemates put the black cap on the brown spray paint at some point before I did mine!

Dan

 

[ggenz]

cool, thanks