Painting back panel of tank

[Kevany]

I am going to paint the back of my new tank black using krylon paint. Do I need to use the Krylon primer first, and was also wondering what do most use, gloss or flat black? Also, should I drill the back panel for my returns lines or just run them over the top.

[The Grizz]

If you paint the outside back of the tank with primer first then black, what color do you think you will get showing through.......primer. Just clean the back glass really good with vinager & a razor blade to make sure there is nothing on the glass & paint gloss black. If you have the ability to drill the tank I would, makes thing nice & clean.

[madchild]

Originally Posted by The Grizz

If you paint the outside back of the tank with primer first then black, what color do you think you will get showing through.......primer.

I was just about to post the exact same response....

[Kevany]

DAH, lol thanks alot was not thinking.

[slakker]

I just went to Michael's a bought glass paint in "deep sea" color... it holds up well and is pretty cheap...

[The Grizz]

Originally Posted by slakker

I just went to Michael's a bought glass paint in "deep sea" color... it holds up well and is pretty cheap...

Cheaper then a $7 can of Krylon that can do a 8' x 2' piece of glass?

[slakker]

Originally Posted by The Grizz

Cheaper then a $7 can of Krylon that can do a 8' x 2' piece of glass?

25% off 1 item coupon... my wife gets them... probably little more expensive, good selection of colours though

[duncangweller]

I used rustoleum paint from home depot. Works a charm and $6 a tin

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[byee]

Originally Posted by slakker

25% off 1 item coupon... my wife gets them... probably little more expensive, good selection of colours though

Must've been a weekly craft coupon for the M****l's!

LOL.