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Jaws 04-28-2008 01:39 AM

Painting the back wall
 
I was just wondering what the preferred method for painting the back wall of your tank is. I painted my last one using a 4" brush and black paint and I found the paint would dry and then could easily be chipped or wiped off. Even when I did the second coat, some of the dried paint would slide off the glass. It looked really streaky too from the inside of the tank instead of a nice solid color. Any suggestions on what paint to use and what brush would be great. Thanks for your help.

24storm 04-28-2008 01:48 AM

Go to a sign maker and get some vinyl decal from them. I used that on my tank and it works great. Use a little soap and water when you apply it and you can get the trapped bubbles out.

Keith

Black Phantom 04-28-2008 03:27 PM

If you want to paint it you have to prep it right. This means the glass has to be perfectly clean. Use vinegar and water for the first step. Use a non lint soft cloth. An old cotton t shirt works well.
Once you are done, wipe the entire suface with with either acetone (do not touch anything plastic and very high odor) or denatured alchohol.
Use a new clean cloth and don't touch the glass with your hand.
Once you are done use a quality Latex paint and a roller. Take your time and it should come out fine.
Brushes pull the paint and a cheap brush will leave streaks. That why a good painter uses quality materials.

mseepman 04-28-2008 03:43 PM

I see a variety of people use Krylon Fusion, but isn't that for plastics?

cprowler 04-28-2008 04:41 PM

I did what Black Phantom did but rolled on Tremclad black, it's been over two years and no pealing or chipping. I see most people spray on Krylon Fusion and I have no idea why since roll on works so well.

mseepman 04-28-2008 07:27 PM

I would think that rolling it on would be a lot less work. I will try that. Any special tremclad that you used?

Waxx 04-28-2008 07:46 PM

I used tremclad flat black rust paint, rolled on, it worked awesome. I think I did 3 or 4 coats, it dries to kind of a rubber like finish. One thing to watch out for though is that it stinks to high heaven.

cprowler 04-28-2008 08:09 PM

Yup, tremclad flat black rust paint.

brizzo 04-29-2008 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mseepman (Post 321033)
I see a variety of people use Krylon Fusion, but isn't that for plastics?

Krylon fusion is also recommended for glass; pretty much anything with a smooth hard surface that is hard it will bond to.


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