Spray paint for PVC pipes on the inside of a reef tank.

Daniel.DWUW · 05/28/2014, 11:44 AM

Hi guys, I've been looking online for a spray paint for my PVC pipes that will be on the inside of my tank. I've read all about the krylon spray paint, but unfortunately I cant find anywhere in the UK that stocks this...
Is there a UK equivalent to this krylon fusion?
The pipes and bulkheads I have are grey and I want to paint them black to blend with the background and overflow box.

Pife · 05/28/2014, 12:27 PM

I just found it on ebay for sale over there. Maybe that is an option.

Daniel.DWUW · 05/28/2014, 12:47 PM

I've just looked on ebay and I can only find the 'krylon camouflage' rather than the 'krylon fusion' is there a difference or not? Thanks.

Daniel.DWUW · 05/28/2014, 12:53 PM

I just noticed on the can it says 'made with fusion', so now I know what I'm getting! thanks!

d0ughb0y · 05/28/2014, 02:05 PM

I did not find krylon fusion at my local home depot, and ended up getting a different brand and worked just fine. but in the end, it did not matter once coraline covered the pipe.

madadi · 05/28/2014, 02:13 PM

I used krylon spray on my PVC pipes and I will never paint the inside of my tank ever again. in less than a year it started to chip and I had little black chips of paint floating all over the tank.

power boat jim · 05/28/2014, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by d0ughb0y

I did not find krylon fusion at my local home depot, and ended up getting a different brand and worked just fine. but in the end, it did not matter once coraline covered the pipe.

This is true, it will eventually be pink and purple no matter what color it starts as.

leveldrummer · 05/28/2014, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by madadi

I used krylon spray on my PVC pipes and I will never paint the inside of my tank ever again. in less than a year it started to chip and I had little black chips of paint floating all over the tank.

I have the same problem, did you scuff or sand the pipe at all before painting? I didnt, and Im betting that if I did, it wouldnt look so bad now.

d0ughb0y · 05/28/2014, 02:52 PM

I was going to say, paint will not chip if applied properly. even if it chips, (other than it may not look the way you want it) the paint chips are not harmful since they are reef safe.

madadi · 05/28/2014, 02:53 PM

I did not. Might be a good idea to sand it.

Bent · 05/28/2014, 04:31 PM

plasti-dip.

Fishmommy · 05/28/2014, 04:33 PM

why not just use black PVC?

karimwassef · 05/28/2014, 07:36 PM

I just coated mine in concrete and aragonite. Looks like rock.

mfinn · 05/29/2014, 08:23 AM

You may not have to paint the pvc pipe.
Have you seen this?

http://aquarium.bulkreefsupply.com/s...lored+pvc+pipe

Daniel.DWUW · 05/29/2014, 10:32 AM

I've ordered the spray paint now

I know the coralline will take over any way, but I want everything looking good until it eventually grows.
How I wish we had a BRS over here in the UK!

d0ughb0y · 05/29/2014, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Daniel.DWUW

I've ordered the spray paint now

I know the coralline will take over any way, but I want everything looking good until it eventually grows.
How I wish we had a BRS over here in the UK!

you are not missing anything except the hype.

trackhazard · 05/29/2014, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Bent

plasti-dip.

+1. Use this for any white PVC inside the tank.

-Charlie

Yodeling · 05/29/2014, 05:46 PM

Never had an issue with Krylon Fusion. It will work with smooth surfaces without sanding or priming. Chipping could be a result of spraying too much (as with any other spray paint). You'll want to apply multiple very thin coats, let them dry per instructions, then apply the next coat. Shake the can for 1 full minute before use. Also, make sure the can is at the right temperature (air temp doesn't really matter). Putting the can in warm (or cold) water for a few minutes before spraying works.

karimwassef · 05/29/2014, 05:47 PM

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AcMonster · 05/29/2014, 07:41 PM

I've always found krylon fusion at Walmart. FYI

Daniel.DWUW · 05/30/2014, 03:06 AM

thanks for the info on using spray paint, I've been watching videos all morning on how people do it... Seems easy enough

05/28/2014, 11:44 AM	#1
Daniel.DWUW Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: St. Helens, UK Posts: 53	Spray paint for PVC pipes on the inside of a reef tank. Hi guys, I've been looking online for a spray paint for my PVC pipes that will be on the inside of my tank. I've read all about the krylon spray paint, but unfortunately I cant find anywhere in the UK that stocks this... Is there a UK equivalent to this krylon fusion? The pipes and bulkheads I have are grey and I want to paint them black to blend with the background and overflow box.

05/28/2014, 12:27 PM	#2
Pife Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 7,408	I just found it on ebay for sale over there. Maybe that is an option. __________________ Brandon I'm not saying let's get rid of all the stupid people.* I'm just saying let's remove all the warning labels and let the problem work itself out. Current Tank Info: 150g DT plumbed to an 80g frag tank and 220g sump in the basement. ~6-MP40s ~ 12 ATI powered t5s ~ Reefbrites and Radions supplementing ~ Custom GEO Skimmer ~ GEO CA Reactor 6x24~ Iwaki 70 Return ~

05/28/2014, 02:13 PM	#6
madadi ReefOG Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Morton grove, IL Posts: 3,976	I used krylon spray on my PVC pipes and I will never paint the inside of my tank ever again. in less than a year it started to chip and I had little black chips of paint floating all over the tank. __________________ -~adrian~- LETS TRADE YUMAS Current Tank Info: Glass box.

05/28/2014, 02:53 PM	#10
madadi ReefOG Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Morton grove, IL Posts: 3,976	I did not. Might be a good idea to sand it. __________________ -~adrian~- LETS TRADE YUMAS Current Tank Info: Glass box.

05/28/2014, 04:31 PM	#11
Bent I got nothin' Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: The anals Posts: 6,420	plasti-dip. __________________ Quitters never lose. [QUOTE=CStrickland]Who gets mad at a starfish?[/QUOTE] Current Tank Info: 75g DT, 30G refugium, 10g chaeto tank, 50g stock tank basement sump

05/28/2014, 12:47 PM	#3
Daniel.DWUW Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: St. Helens, UK Posts: 53	I've just looked on ebay and I can only find the 'krylon camouflage' rather than the 'krylon fusion' is there a difference or not? Thanks.

05/28/2014, 12:53 PM	#4
Daniel.DWUW Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: St. Helens, UK Posts: 53	I just noticed on the can it says 'made with fusion', so now I know what I'm getting! thanks!

05/28/2014, 02:05 PM	#5
d0ughb0y Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: sf bay area Posts: 5,165	I did not find krylon fusion at my local home depot, and ended up getting a different brand and worked just fine. but in the end, it did not matter once coraline covered the pipe.

05/28/2014, 02:52 PM	#9
d0ughb0y Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: sf bay area Posts: 5,165	I was going to say, paint will not chip if applied properly. even if it chips, (other than it may not look the way you want it) the paint chips are not harmful since they are reef safe.

05/28/2014, 04:33 PM	#12
Fishmommy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: NH, USA Posts: 1,214	why not just use black PVC? __________________ 135 DSA reef w/50 MRC sump. 10 + 5 QT, 180 planted, 75 planted

05/28/2014, 07:36 PM	#13
karimwassef Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 11,033	I just coated mine in concrete and aragonite. Looks like rock.

05/29/2014, 08:23 AM	#14
mfinn Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Olympia. WA. Posts: 8,648	You may not have to paint the pvc pipe. Have you seen this? http://aquarium.bulkreefsupply.com/s...lored+pvc+pipe __________________ 240 gallon soft coral tank 50 gallon lps tank

05/29/2014, 10:32 AM	#15
Daniel.DWUW Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: St. Helens, UK Posts: 53	I've ordered the spray paint now I know the coralline will take over any way, but I want everything looking good until it eventually grows. How I wish we had a BRS over here in the UK!

05/29/2014, 05:46 PM	#18
Yodeling Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 556	Never had an issue with Krylon Fusion. It will work with smooth surfaces without sanding or priming. Chipping could be a result of spraying too much (as with any other spray paint). You'll want to apply multiple very thin coats, let them dry per instructions, then apply the next coat. Shake the can for 1 full minute before use. Also, make sure the can is at the right temperature (air temp doesn't really matter). Putting the can in warm (or cold) water for a few minutes before spraying works.

05/29/2014, 05:47 PM	#19
karimwassef Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 11,033

05/29/2014, 07:41 PM	#20
AcMonster Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Michigan Posts: 106	I've always found krylon fusion at Walmart. FYI

05/30/2014, 03:06 AM	#21
Daniel.DWUW Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: St. Helens, UK Posts: 53	thanks for the info on using spray paint, I've been watching videos all morning on how people do it... Seems easy enough