Painting back of tank

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by hillegom

fans on, and open windows. Or you can use a respirator. With charcoal! Not just a particle mask. Keeps brain cells alive.

The issue is more the overspray, the actual exposure to fumes is a minute or two while I spray the glass. I'm going to buy some poly and make a little tent to spray in for the next coat, which should keep the rest of the house not black

[Binare]

I never spray paint my tanks. Its much easier, harder to scratch and even cheaper to get black sticky vinyl from a sign maker and take your time smoothing it over with a credit card. No masking, fumes, cleanup or overspray to deal with.

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by Binare

I never spray paint my tanks. Its much easier, harder to scratch and even cheaper to get black sticky vinyl from a sign maker and take your time smoothing it over with a credit card. No masking, fumes, cleanup or overspray to deal with.

Sure, and where were you yesterday?? -lol Next tank, I might just look at that

[Ross]

Originally Posted by Binare

I never spray paint my tanks. Its much easier, harder to scratch and even cheaper to get black sticky vinyl from a sign maker and take your time smoothing it over with a credit card. No masking, fumes, cleanup or overspray to deal with.

I used smoked window tint from walmart.
There is a seam, but you bairly notice it.
It's held up for a year without any issues.
Just watch those koralia magnets, they like to move the film around till its dry.

[don.ald]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

The issue is more the overspray, the actual exposure to fumes is a minute or two while I spray the glass. I'm going to buy some poly and make a little tent to spray in for the next coat, which should keep the rest of the house not black

black is "stylin" right now. your there with the in crowd

[sphelps]

Why would you spray? I've always just used foam rollers and standard black acrylic paint. A couple coats and you're done without the mess and fumes. Holds up fine and works every time.

I don't feel bad for you, spray paint in your house is a bad idea. Why on earth would you even consider it?

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by sphelps

Why would you spray?

Well, I've sprayed, rolled and brushed tanks, and spraying is the easiest for me. Perhaps my brushing/rolling skills are lacking, dunno. Don't get me wrong, I'm not looking for sympathy, just a funny "don't try this at home" warning for people that might think spraying inside is a good idea

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

Well, I've sprayed, rolled and brushed tanks, and spraying is the easiest for me. Perhaps my brushing/rolling skills are lacking, dunno. Don't get me wrong, I'm not looking for sympathy, just a funny "don't try this at home" warning for people that might think spraying inside is a good idea

Is it still the easiest considering you had to rub the whole kitchen down with thinner and now have to setup a paint booth?

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by sphelps

Is it still the easiest considering you had to rub the whole kitchen down with thinner and now have to setup a paint booth?

Well, ya, ok, you got me there! But conceptually it was easier. Thinking back, the last (easy) time was outdoors

[Aquattro]

but but but!!! It does look good And my kitchen is really clean now.