Coralgurls tank build 180 - it's ALIVE

Coralgurl · #1 01-29-2012, 02:09 AM

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

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

The Grizz · #2 01-29-2012, 02:13 AM

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 · #3 01-29-2012, 02:24 AM

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

fishytime · #4 01-29-2012, 02:33 AM

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

unclesalty · #5 01-29-2012, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by fishytime

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

I agree latex isn't the greatest for glass. Krylon is what I use and most other people use

lockrookie · #6 01-29-2012, 07:30 AM

im sorry that was my fault i figured it would stick well since i seem to aways have it stick to windows after i paint...sorry sheena for wasting your time.and money onthat idea i feel bad

Coralgurl · #7 01-29-2012, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by lockrookie

im sorry that was my fault i figured it would stick well since i seem to aways have it stick to windows after i paint...sorry sheena for wasting your time.and money onthat idea i feel bad

Honestly, it's ok! You never know until you try something if it will work. I had read about using krylon paint but bec the tank is in the house, I didn't want to spray. I'm a messy painter so it seemed like a viable option.

The bf picked up some plumbing supplies yesterday but couldn't find everything so it wasn't going to get started anyway.

Please don't feel bad!!

Coralgurl · #8 01-29-2012, 02:37 AM

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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...

The Grizz · #9 01-29-2012, 02:44 AM

You can do it in the house Sheena just do it in small stages, a couple feet at a time, mask off the side and chuck some paper on the floor. Krylon or Rustolium will give you a nice smooth finish.

Coralgurl · #10 01-29-2012, 02:52 AM

Well if I can get a pic of how it looks will post, I'm sure it's going to peel off. Start over tomorrow sometime....