spray paint

JStraz4991 · 10/18/2009, 12:23 PM

what kind of spray paint do i use for the back of my tank and how many coats do i put on.do i need to put a primer on

billsreef · 10/18/2009, 01:10 PM

I use either Rustoleum or Krylon. Basically any oil or acyrlic based spray paint will work, no primer needed. The biggest trick is making sure that the glass is absolutely clean of anything. Wipe it down with acetone to be sure any fingerprints or oils are removed, otherwise you'll get fisheyes. It will take several coats, each coat needs to be very light or the paint job will have sags and drips. I find somewhere around 6 very light coats gets me the desired results, but it can vary.

JStraz4991 · 10/18/2009, 01:39 PM

what kind of paint do i use is it a gloss paint

billsreef · 10/18/2009, 03:08 PM

Same kinds, they come in flat, satin and gloss. BTW, when coating the back of the glass to make a background, they all look like gloss when viewed through the tank

SaltLifeLove · 10/18/2009, 03:13 PM

I used Krylon from Walmart, it is awsome...dries really fast and covers well

xJake · 10/18/2009, 03:20 PM

Most spray paints will work well for painting the back of an aquarium. From what I've read in the past, it seems that Krylon Fusion and Rustoleum are the most popular types being used specifically for this purpose.

JStraz4991 · 10/18/2009, 04:59 PM

Thanks guys i just picked up some kyrlon black gloss spray paint.

techster · 10/18/2009, 05:09 PM

kyrlon is the best

10/18/2009, 12:23 PM	#1
JStraz4991 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 435	spray paint what kind of spray paint do i use for the back of my tank and how many coats do i put on.do i need to put a primer on __________________ "I had a fish once but it died" Current Tank Info: 40g Breeder Reef.Purple Firefish,Royal Gramma,Green/Blue Chromis,and a mated pair of Clownfish

10/18/2009, 01:10 PM	#2
billsreef Moderator 10 & Over Club Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Long Island, NY/North Miami Posts: 36,538	I use either Rustoleum or Krylon. Basically any oil or acyrlic based spray paint will work, no primer needed. The biggest trick is making sure that the glass is absolutely clean of anything. Wipe it down with acetone to be sure any fingerprints or oils are removed, otherwise you'll get fisheyes. It will take several coats, each coat needs to be very light or the paint job will have sags and drips. I find somewhere around 6 very light coats gets me the desired results, but it can vary. __________________ Bill "LOL, well I have no brain apparently. " - dc (Debi) Current Tank Info: Far too many tanks according to my wife, LOL.

10/18/2009, 01:39 PM	#3
JStraz4991 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 435	what kind of paint do i use is it a gloss paint __________________ "I had a fish once but it died" Current Tank Info: 40g Breeder Reef.Purple Firefish,Royal Gramma,Green/Blue Chromis,and a mated pair of Clownfish

10/18/2009, 03:08 PM	#4
billsreef Moderator 10 & Over Club Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Long Island, NY/North Miami Posts: 36,538	Same kinds, they come in flat, satin and gloss. BTW, when coating the back of the glass to make a background, they all look like gloss when viewed through the tank __________________ Bill "LOL, well I have no brain apparently. " - dc (Debi) Current Tank Info: Far too many tanks according to my wife, LOL.

10/18/2009, 03:13 PM	#5
SaltLifeLove Impatient Reefer Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 213	I used Krylon from Walmart, it is awsome...dries really fast and covers well __________________ My husband knew he was in trouble when I turned down a new purse for a new fish... My Fish are SMARTER than your Fish because I filled my tank with Smart Water ;) Current Tank Info: 75 Gallon Reef Tank

10/18/2009, 03:20 PM	#6
xJake Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,385	Most spray paints will work well for painting the back of an aquarium. From what I've read in the past, it seems that Krylon Fusion and Rustoleum are the most popular types being used specifically for this purpose.

10/18/2009, 04:59 PM	#7
JStraz4991 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 435	Thanks guys i just picked up some kyrlon black gloss spray paint. __________________ "I had a fish once but it died" Current Tank Info: 40g Breeder Reef.Purple Firefish,Royal Gramma,Green/Blue Chromis,and a mated pair of Clownfish

10/18/2009, 05:09 PM	#8
techster Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: fl Posts: 58	kyrlon is the best