Coralgurls tank build 180 - it's ALIVE

[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.

[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...

[The Grizz]

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]

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....

[Coralgurl]

Ha, that was easy, I just scraped the paint off it 10mins. Will spray it instead.

[reefgirl189]

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

[The Grizz]

Originally Posted by Coralgurl

Will spray it instead.

That a girl Sheena, grab the bull by the horns & show it who BOSS

[unclesalty]

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