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Posted: March 13 2012 at 8:43pm |
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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: March 13 2012 at 9:58pm |
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According to Shane... Black krylon fusion and a brush
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Posted: March 13 2012 at 11:05pm |
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I would suggest black vinyl.
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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
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Posted: March 14 2012 at 7:23am |
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According to Shane... Black krylon fusion and a brush |
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.
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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: March 14 2012 at 12:12pm |
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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
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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.
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Posted: March 15 2012 at 4:48pm |
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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.
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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!
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Posted: March 15 2012 at 10:43pm |
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It is a Extra from LeeMar,
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Posted: March 16 2012 at 1:29pm |
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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: March 18 2012 at 2:59pm |
I ended up going with vinyl and it turned out great. Thanks for the advice.
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