amylynnfloyd
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I am wanting to paint the back glass on my 55 gallon aquarium, but do not know where to start. What kind of paint should be used? And, how should I go about doing it. I would appreciate any input. Thanks
Painting Glass on Tank
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FLReefGirl
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Krylon Fusion. Just under $4 @ Walmart. I just bought it today. Spray the outside not the inside. You will need a few coats but it looks great and it drys fast too.
Use this link and go towards the bottom of the 1st page to see a finished product. Have FUN!
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=912378
Use this link and go towards the bottom of the 1st page to see a finished product. Have FUN!
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=912378
amylynnfloyd
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Thank you for the help. I will look for the paint at the next time I am at walmart. If anyone has any more info about how exactly to paint the tank, I would appreciate all the help. I am a little nervous that I might mess up the project. Again thank you for the input.
casingbill
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u could also try window tint....thats what i used. only lets in 2.5% light
FLReefGirl
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I've never done it before either until today.
Buy some blue paiters tape and tape off the areas you don't want painted. I used newspaper around the sides and front. Make sure the tank is laying flat so the paint doesn't run. Use sweeping motions. I did one layer length wise and the next layer I did top to bottom. I figured it would get every nook and cranny this way. You will need a bunch of coats. Wait about 30 secs between each coat. I kept looking in through the bottom of the tank to check. At first I thought it looked bad but the more coats I put on the better it got.
Have FUN!!!
Buy some blue paiters tape and tape off the areas you don't want painted. I used newspaper around the sides and front. Make sure the tank is laying flat so the paint doesn't run. Use sweeping motions. I did one layer length wise and the next layer I did top to bottom. I figured it would get every nook and cranny this way. You will need a bunch of coats. Wait about 30 secs between each coat. I kept looking in through the bottom of the tank to check. At first I thought it looked bad but the more coats I put on the better it got.
Have FUN!!!
virginiadiver69
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All of that would work just fine, but because it is on the outside of the tank a specialty paint is not needed. I just used the cheapest flat black spray paint I could find and it has held up just fine.
amylynnfloyd
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I want to thank everyone for all of the advice. I believe I am a little more prepared now. Thanks
