Coralgurls tank build 180 - it's ALIVE

[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

[fishytime]

ya, latex doesnt adhere very well to hard surfaces like glass, metal, or plastic.....krylon is designed differently to adhere to harder surfaces

[Coralgurl]

Originally Posted by lockrookie

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

Don't feel bad, it's an adventure, learning new things comes from messing things up and trying again. Not worried about it, just might slow things down a bit...

[reefgirl189]

It looks awesome so far. Can't wait to see pics of it full of water!!

[Cal_stir]

I used Krylon spray paint, works great