What's the best tank paint?
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Topic: What's the best tank paint?
Posted By: JBeck
Subject: What's the best tank paint?
Date Posted: March 13 2012 at 8:43pm
| I'm setting up a 93 gallon cube, and I want to paint the back. Is it best to use spray cans or a roller, and what type of paint? |
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Posted By: Adam Blundell
Date Posted: March 13 2012 at 9:58pm
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According to Shane... Black krylon fusion and a brush ------------- Come to a meeting, they�re fun! |
Posted By: DLindquist
Date Posted: March 13 2012 at 11:05pm
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I would suggest black vinyl. ------------- A government strong enough to give you everything you want, is powerful enough to take everything you have. |
Posted By: Crzyfshguy
Date Posted: March 14 2012 at 2:10am
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regional supply sells a black vinyl like sheet that you can apply and it looks AWESOME after. Pilot_172 used it on his tank and I love it. However, I have always just used car tint. They sell static cling style at Walmart and most parts stores. I like it because it can be easily removed if you dislike it. With that said, I used Krylon spray paint on my current tank and it has held up perfectly ------------- 45G w/ leds 15G sump MP10es |
Posted By: JBeck
Date Posted: March 14 2012 at 7:23am
doesn't krylon fusion only come in a rattle can? I like the idea of tint or vinyl, but I'm worried about making it look perfect. |
Adam Blundell wrote:Posted By: arthuriv
Date Posted: March 14 2012 at 11:13am
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I used the mirrored window tint from Home depot. Looks cool till it covers with coral line.
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Posted By: pilot_172
Date Posted: March 14 2012 at 12:12pm
| the black vinyl is actually very easy. I have some left over from my tank. what are the dimensions of your cube?you just need soapy water and a credit card or some kind of squeegee |
Posted By: Trevor40
Date Posted: March 14 2012 at 12:22pm
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I used water based acrilic paint from the craft store. Water can remove it which sucks. ------------- Call or Text (801)834-3119 |
Posted By: Aquarium Creations
Date Posted: March 15 2012 at 4:48pm
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Pm me and i can tell you what LeeMar Uses on there's ------------- Aquarium Maintenance,Consulting,Custom Built Glass Aquariums Rimless/Euro,24Hr Emergency Service 8015485201 Www.UtahAquariumDoctors.com [email protected] |
Posted By: laynframe
Date Posted: March 15 2012 at 6:59pm
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Black vinyl for sure!!! My Leemar didnt come with anything on back I had to take care of it. ------------- The time we enjoy wasting isn't wasted time!!!! |
Posted By: DLindquist
Date Posted: March 15 2012 at 7:20pm
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Again... Black vinyl. Clean your glass then soak the glass with a spray bottle (no soap). Start on one side pushing the water and any bubbles out the edges with a credit card. Two people is highly recommended. My son and I applied this to our 265G and 75G. They turned out great! ------------- A government strong enough to give you everything you want, is powerful enough to take everything you have. |
Posted By: Aquarium Creations
Date Posted: March 15 2012 at 10:43pm
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Posted By: laynframe
Date Posted: March 16 2012 at 1:29pm
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figures lol ------------- The time we enjoy wasting isn't wasted time!!!! |
Posted By: GaryF
Date Posted: March 16 2012 at 4:10pm
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I got some black vinyl from The Aquarium. It was inexpensive. I have never installed tint/vinyl before. A little soap water and a credit card and it was perfect.
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Posted By: JBeck
Date Posted: March 18 2012 at 2:59pm
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I ended up going with vinyl and it turned out great. Thanks for the advice.
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