Max's "almost a cube" tank - Page 3

maxxxim · #21 01-22-2010, 12:13 AM

The panels are made from MDF.

Nope, DIY polished tank edges

burtonboy · #22 01-22-2010, 12:50 AM

Tank and stand looking really nice! What did u use to polish the glass edges?

Triggz · #23 01-22-2010, 02:18 AM

Sweet looking build man! Can't wait to see you start stocking it

lastlight · #24 01-22-2010, 02:45 AM

That output fitting needs to be sch80 man =)

What sort of spray gun did you use for the finish...is this something a person needs experience and skills with to get that level of finish?

I'm not opposed to paying you to do it =)

LeeR · #25 01-22-2010, 02:49 AM

thats what i figured.

tank looks awsome keep up the good work!

maxxxim · #26 01-23-2010, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by burtonboy

Tank and stand looking really nice! What did u use to polish the glass edges?

Thanks. I used sandpaper for polishing. Started out with 100 grit and went all the way down to 2500.

Quote:

Originally Posted by lastlight

That output fitting needs to be sch80 man =)

What sort of spray gun did you use for the finish...is this something a person needs experience and skills with to get that level of finish?

I'm not opposed to paying you to do it =)

I went to Rona and HD to look for the sch80, but both of them didn't have it. So I put that one on for the time being. I'll try to track one down this weekend.

We used Iwata spray guns. Not sure if it would be a good idea to do it yourself, if you have never done this type of thing before. I am not opposed to getting paid to do it for you, but I am currently neck deep in school work. I just won't have the time. Sorry.

burtonboy · #27 02-12-2010, 03:08 AM

Updates?

imcosmokramer · #28 02-12-2010, 03:12 AM

nice looking tank.
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maxxxim · #29 02-12-2010, 09:26 PM

Sorry, haven't been on in some time. I'll put up some pictures on the weekend.

lastlight · #30 02-12-2010, 09:56 PM

Looking fwd to the pics.

I was looking at some vids on youtube such as this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pt536vRR-qY&NR=1

Is the key to this painting similar to tips when using spray cans? Not a lot at once but nice uniform passes progressing downwards?

Think I could buy a gloss paint in a spray can and come close?

Edit: Guess you had already said I can do all 3 steps from a can. But not the stuff from say home depot...you mean stuff from an automotive place?