What spray paint is reef-safe?

[coryjac0b]

i got a used life-reef overflow that i would like to spray paint the box that is on the inside since it is clear, what spray paint can i use that won't be harmful to my reef, and also how long to let the paint cure before it is used?

 

[keinreis]

Never used it, but have read about a hundred times over the years on here that krylon fusion is the stuff to use. let it dry for 24 hours so it is totally cured.

 

[Ebmorri]

krylon fusion is the stuff. However HD and Lowes do not carry it. I had to go to Hobby Lobby to get some and a friend went to some other craft store. It says fopr plastic but will work on glass and is reef safe. Go to step 2 in this thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=912378 it talks about using it.

Erick

 

[coryjac0b]

thank you very much

 

[keinreis]

Make sure you scuff the acrylic up a bit to aid in adhesion.

 

[dippin61]

krylon fusion

 

[E-A-G-L-E-S]

Sears carries it....

 

[J. Montgomery]

I just picked up some Krylon Fusion at Wal-Mart, they carry a variety of colors and textures.

 

[NanoReefWanabe]

i was told to wait a week for it to fully cure...

anyone else heard this? i too would like to paint the inside of my overflow..

24 hours sure beats the snot out of a week...

 

[Fireworm]

I read on this site some place a while ago to wait at least 72 hrs. When I painted mine with Fusion I waited almost a week just to be sure it was good and cured.