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04/18/2006, 04:19 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Wentzville, MO
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Tank background
What does everyone has as the background of their tank? I was thinking about painting the back of my new 90 gallon black. What kind of paint should i use? Spray paint? Glossy or matte? Do you have to do anything to the surface to get the paint to stick?
Thanks! amy |
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04/18/2006, 04:28 PM
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Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: Sarasota, Florida
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Clean it well, masking tape it up and use lots of newspaper so it doesn't get on other parts of the tank, do a final wipe down with rubbing alcohol, and spraypaint with Rustoleum Krylon paint.
No matter what paint you use it'll look glossy through the back glass ime.
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Less technology , more biology . Current Tank Info: 30 gallon half cube and 5.5, both reef tanks |
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04/18/2006, 04:34 PM
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: New Jersey
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got myself auto window tint from a place like Autozone. Got a roll of black and cut it 2 size. Works well- and is removable if i wanna change or sell the tank
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04/18/2006, 07:01 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: New Orleans
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Agree with Agu,
Let the first coat dry as directed and shoot on a second coat.
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