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09/22/2008, 12:12 PM
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Location: Castle Shannon (Pittsburgh) PA
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Has anyone ever painted or stained the plastic of a tank?
I bought an oak-trimmed tank and I want to either stain the trim to match the color of my stand (Cherry stain - probably not realistic) or just paint it flat black. Has anyone done this? If so, what kind of paint/stain should I use?
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09/22/2008, 12:31 PM
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If you went to any Home Depot or a paint store I'm sure they could give you the proper answer to which type of stain to use.
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09/22/2008, 12:35 PM
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It will probably ideal to get some sort of garage floor paint. The reason I say that is becuase its very durable against element like corosive salt
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09/22/2008, 01:27 PM
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Location: Michigan
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I would look in to krylon fusion paint. It's made to bond with plastics. Clean the trim and maybe scuff it up and spray bomb it. I used it to paint my return plumbing (pvc) and it has held up very well. Even the elbow that is in the water.
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09/22/2008, 01:29 PM
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I just glued wood trim to it, then stained that.
 
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