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wayner 10-15-2007 05:16 PM

Painting back of Tank
 
Just picked up a cube and since the weather is nice and it's in my garage, I want to paint the back black in the next couiple of days.

Do I spray it or paint with a brush - also what paint should I use -

Any tips please, much appreciated, never did this before.

Something I can pick up quickly at Home Depot ????, and get this done today?

Thank You

TRS 10-15-2007 05:21 PM

I used Krylon Fusion spray paint from Canadian Tire, but others work well too.

michika 10-15-2007 05:32 PM

I second sTang's suggestion. It took me about 3 coats for the dark blue to get it all even, so depending on the size you may need more then one can.

mr_alberta 10-15-2007 05:33 PM

I use the "Painters Touch" spray paint from Home Depot.

Phanman 10-15-2007 05:38 PM

I see your already hard at work setting up the new system :biggrin:

Oh and Wayne the tank move went well, its safely stored away in a warehouse.

MikeP 10-15-2007 05:46 PM

I considered painting my tank but went with a black vinyl back instead. It was cheap at fabricland and if you decide you want a different look down the road you can pull it off and put on another color.

Just a thought :)

BC564 10-15-2007 05:54 PM

I used the Krylon paint as well....I used white and painted the back and the bottom.....reflects the light great.......

wayner 10-15-2007 06:41 PM

Thanks for all the replies!

wayner 10-15-2007 06:43 PM

Oh Phanman, glad to hear, I'm still sore from the move :lol:

Phanman 10-15-2007 06:49 PM

Man am i hurt from that move too, woke up the next day and all my muscles were soooo sore, haha.

Very happy with the purchase thou.


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