To Paint or Not to Paint?

[cuz]

If you've got some patients and a steady hand with a rattle can do the first coat sparsely and evenly then back it with the black paint.

Edit... Maybe practise on the cracked tank first. Lol

[philg3]

I used a little Mini paint roller to do mine. A lot less messy than spray paint and it turned out geat. I even skipped the back of my overflows so that I can see the plumbing from behind. Just got to take the time and do 3 or 4 coats of paint.

Bought the roller and mini paint tray for like $5 at canadian tire.

[Enigma]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

Oh, forgot to mention, if you spray the paint, don't do it in your kitchen. Trust me on that....

Kitchen?! I'd be a dead woman. That's hubby's sacred space.

Originally Posted by cuz

Maybe practise on the cracked tank first. Lol

Very good idea.

Originally Posted by philg3

Bought the roller and mini paint tray for like $5 at canadian tire.

I may try this . . . on the cracked tank first.

[gregzz4]

I've always used some kind of waterproof material, such as awning material, or, the most recent, just plain old Fabricland Nylon for $6
It's attached to 4 corners with industrial velcro

If we don't like the black, the wife can come with me and we'll pick whatever shade of blue we want

Only drawback is if you splash water down the back. In your case it would be a permanent mess but maybe it'll give you some ideas ...

[Enigma]

Originally Posted by gregzz4

I've always used some kind of waterproof material, such as awning material, or, the most recent, just plain old Fabricland Nylon for $6
It's attached to 4 corners with industrial velcro

If we don't like the black, the wife can come with me and we'll pick whatever shade of blue we want

Only drawback is if you splash water down the back. In your case it would be a permanent mess but maybe it'll give you some ideas ...

Do you have it on your tank right now? I checked your photos, and I can't tell.

The fabric idea is a pretty good one. I have a huge pile of remnants.

This paint is interesting:
http://www.krylon.com/products/looki...ror_like_paint

So is this:
http://www.krylon.com/products/frosted_glass_finish

Should we shake things up a bit and use one of those?

[Nano]

Originally Posted by Enigma

Do you have it on your tank right now? I checked your photos, and I can't tell.

The fabric idea is a pretty good one. I have a huge pile of remnants.

This paint is interesting:
http://www.krylon.com/products/looki...ror_like_paint

So is this:
http://www.krylon.com/products/frosted_glass_finish

Should we shake things up a bit and use one of those?

Ive bought the chrome paint before, it doesn't dry really that reflective. its more of a silver. mind you I didnt use it on glass so the smooth surface could make all the differenct

[gregzz4]

Yup, it's been on the tank since day one
If you look to the bottom left of this pic you can see where the light is reflecting off it as it's not touching the glass. It's attached to the trim