vinyl backgroung...

phunkie99 · 07/28/2007, 02:29 PM

who sells that black vinyl backgroung that sticks to the glass?

Jeremy Blaze · 07/28/2007, 02:40 PM

Go to Auto Zone or other car parts store, and but Window Tint.

phunkie99 · 07/28/2007, 03:53 PM

that will be transparent though I was looking for something solid as an alternative to painting

kuoka · 07/28/2007, 05:00 PM

I use a piece of black plexi-glass stuck to the back using double faced tape. Works/looks great IMO. You can also change colors later if you decided to. You can get plexi-glass at a crafts or plastic store. I gave my plastic store the measurements and they had it done in 10 min. and cost me about $10.

STREAMLINEGFX · 07/28/2007, 05:47 PM

Contact me @ streamlinegfx@aol.com. I can help you with this.

latazyo · 07/28/2007, 07:25 PM

why wouldnt you post

Grins · 07/28/2007, 07:40 PM

You could try a sign shop. Depending on the quality of their vinyl you might get a good deal for this. If they have the super quality stuff it will be very pricey.

Southern Boy · 07/28/2007, 07:41 PM

Is the tank already runnin?If not paint it.With the film you have to squeegy it on with soapy water and if it comes unstuck the areas where it's not sticking will be a different shade.Krylon works great.

latazyo · 07/28/2007, 08:56 PM

paint is the best

reefnetworth · 07/28/2007, 09:03 PM

the place to find the backdrop is at almost any LFS. usually sold by the foot. i know petsmart carries it in 28"H, to whatever length. one side is blue and the other is black. use a credit card or something simular to get the air bubbles out.

scotmc · 07/28/2007, 09:18 PM

Avery vinyl is what your looking for, google them. You can buy on line or a sign/ banner shop will have it

STREAMLINEGFX · 07/30/2007, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by latazyo
why wouldnt you post

I have the vinyl he needs, all he needs to do is contact me if he is interested. Didn't think I needed to post all of that.

carlos_fb · 07/30/2007, 11:31 PM

Get 1/8"acrylic sheets. Looks great!

rhoople · 07/30/2007, 11:34 PM

Why not paint? I used it over 9 years ago on my tank, and there isn't a blemish on it yet. I did use Krylon paint (Black).

Thinslis · 07/31/2007, 04:21 AM

I went the stick on route when I set up my tank, In hind site I wish I had painted it.... I will either paint the new tank or do pond foam.

ChrisB · 07/31/2007, 07:35 AM

The only reason I am not going to paint is because my tank is an inwall tank and I will have access to the back. I want to leave the option open to peak in if I want from behind a rock structure or something. I am going to try a thin black sheet of acrylic that I can tape on and peel back if need be.

latazyo · 07/31/2007, 09:55 AM

good idea Chris

streamline, your post made it sound like you had a top secret new method that you didnt want to share, haha

Noobie99 · 07/31/2007, 12:02 PM

hmmm pond foam. I use a piece of black acrylic on the back of my tank as well, but I've been thinking about this pond foam idea. I like the look it gives plus it looks like it might make it easy to hide the powerheads, etc.

07/28/2007, 02:29 PM	#1
phunkie99 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 537	vinyl backgroung... who sells that black vinyl backgroung that sticks to the glass?

07/28/2007, 02:40 PM	#2
Jeremy Blaze Former Reef Addict Join Date: May 2003 Location: New Washington, IN Posts: 5,864	Go to Auto Zone or other car parts store, and but Window Tint. __________________ Trust me my friend, the names are not important at all. I've own hundreds of different zoas and palys and don't know the name of a single one. In my opinion, they are a waste of valuable time. Mucho Reef

07/28/2007, 05:00 PM	#4
kuoka Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NorCal Cali Posts: 713	I use a piece of black plexi-glass stuck to the back using double faced tape. Works/looks great IMO. You can also change colors later if you decided to. You can get plexi-glass at a crafts or plastic store. I gave my plastic store the measurements and they had it done in 10 min. and cost me about $10. __________________ They say don't talk about someone unless you've walked a mile in their shoes.. But if you do, at least you'll be ahead of them AND have their shoes! :) Current Tank Info: 72gal glass bow front reef, mostly LPS with some SPS, tangs, anthias, blenny, paired percula clowns, gold headed sleeper goby, red fairy wrasse

07/28/2007, 05:47 PM	#5
STREAMLINEGFX Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Yuba City, Ca Posts: 216	Contact me @ streamlinegfx@aol.com. I can help you with this. __________________ Ron Current Tank Info: 120g AGA (48"x24"x24") Mostly SPS. 3 - 250W SLS Reef Optix 3's w/ EVC 20K's

07/28/2007, 07:25 PM	#6
latazyo Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 3,972	why wouldnt you post __________________ Friends dont let friends use HOB overflows.

07/28/2007, 03:53 PM	#3
phunkie99 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 537	that will be transparent though I was looking for something solid as an alternative to painting

07/28/2007, 07:40 PM	#7
Grins Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 735	You could try a sign shop. Depending on the quality of their vinyl you might get a good deal for this. If they have the super quality stuff it will be very pricey. __________________ R.A.S.O.C. : Reef Aquarium Society of Charlotte Current Tank Info: 55g mixed reef

07/28/2007, 07:41 PM	#8
Southern Boy Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fort pierce, Florida Posts: 671	Is the tank already runnin?If not paint it.With the film you have to squeegy it on with soapy water and if it comes unstuck the areas where it's not sticking will be a different shade.Krylon works great.

07/28/2007, 08:56 PM	#9
latazyo Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 3,972	paint is the best __________________ Friends dont let friends use HOB overflows.

07/28/2007, 09:03 PM	#10
reefnetworth Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 3,810	the place to find the backdrop is at almost any LFS. usually sold by the foot. i know petsmart carries it in 28"H, to whatever length. one side is blue and the other is black. use a credit card or something simular to get the air bubbles out. __________________ GIVE A MAN A FISH, YOU FEED HIM FOR A DAY. TEACH A MAN TO FISH, HE FEEDS HIMSELF FOR LIFE. (NEVER, underestimate another man's greed) Current Tank Info: SPS dominated barebottom display with BB sump since 2005, most consistant parameters in 19+ years of reefkeeping.

07/28/2007, 09:18 PM	#11
scotmc Moved On Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 765	Avery vinyl is what your looking for, google them. You can buy on line or a sign/ banner shop will have it

07/30/2007, 11:31 PM	#13
carlos_fb Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 879	Get 1/8"acrylic sheets. Looks great!

07/30/2007, 11:34 PM	#14
rhoople Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 17	Why not paint? I used it over 9 years ago on my tank, and there isn't a blemish on it yet. I did use Krylon paint (Black). __________________ OUTCAST Current Tank Info: Just started a new set up with all of my old live rock after a bout with ear sponge.

07/31/2007, 04:21 AM	#15
Thinslis Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Madison, Ohio Posts: 1,658	I went the stick on route when I set up my tank, In hind site I wish I had painted it.... I will either paint the new tank or do pond foam. __________________ -B Current Tank Info: 40g breeder, ER-RS80, MP40w, 250w + 2xT5

07/31/2007, 07:35 AM	#16
ChrisB Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Decatur, Alabama Posts: 543	The only reason I am not going to paint is because my tank is an inwall tank and I will have access to the back. I want to leave the option open to peak in if I want from behind a rock structure or something. I am going to try a thin black sheet of acrylic that I can tape on and peel back if need be. __________________ Chris Current Tank Info: Working on it...

07/31/2007, 09:55 AM	#17
latazyo Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 3,972	good idea Chris streamline, your post made it sound like you had a top secret new method that you didnt want to share, haha __________________ Friends dont let friends use HOB overflows.

07/31/2007, 12:02 PM	#18
Noobie99 Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 120	hmmm pond foam. I use a piece of black acrylic on the back of my tank as well, but I've been thinking about this pond foam idea. I like the look it gives plus it looks like it might make it easy to hide the powerheads, etc. __________________ bleh Current Tank Info: 75 gal (48 x 18 x 21), Protostar 2 x 250 watt 14K HQI and 2 110W VHO's, 1/4 HP Chiller, AquaEuro 135 Skimmer, recently purchased some mighty expensive powerheads and CPR overflow..