Coralgurls tank build 180 - it's ALIVE

[Coralgurl]

I was hoping it was one of yours! Yes crappy shrink wrap job left lovely patterns in the paint, but I know it was rushed! It's unique

[The Grizz]

Ya I got a little preoccupied with some other stuff, had the stand built but not painted yet. I usually like to let the paint set for 2 days but it wasn't an option so it was only overnight.

[Coralgurl]

I picked up some latex paint, cleaned the glass with rubbing alcohol and started painting. I just finished the third coat and the paint looks like it's crackling. I can see it on the other side of the glass, looks like wrinkles, but can't see through it. Did I do something wrong? It's been 8 hours between 2nd and 3rd coats. If the paint will hold I won't worry about it, but worried it will peel over time.

Thanks

[lockrookie]

might be the rubbing alchohol best test isletit dry overnight and see if it flakes off with scratching

[Coralgurl]

I'll wait and see what it does....grrr

Picked up plumbing supplies today but didn't start bec of the paint.

[The Grizz]

I use a Rustolium spray paint to do the back of tanks, clean glass with straight vinegar & razor blade first. I have tried latex paint but it usually looks like crap.

[lockrookie]

i hope it work out for you ill feel bad if it doesnt

[Cal_stir]

I used Krylon spray paint, works great

[Coralgurl]

I thought because the rubbing alcohol was suggested when dealing with resiliconing (which I've had to do) that it was ok for cleaning the glass....frick....well will see what the morning brings....

Couldn't spray the back bec tank is in the house, didn't think it was a good idea.