Krylon Alternative?

HumanIMDB · 09/29/2006, 08:15 AM

I've looked at the majority of hardware stores in my area and have been unable to find a can of Krylon Fusion.

Is that the only type of paint that is safe to use?

The stores I was in carry RUST-OLEUM Paint for plastic.

What parameters should I be looking for?

Here is the MSDS Sheet if that helps - http://rustoleum.com/techdocs_msds_display.asp?MSDS=962

oldsaltman · 09/29/2006, 08:48 AM

My Wal Mart carries the Fusion.

Travis L. Stevens · 09/29/2006, 08:57 AM

I've heard that it was safe to use, but I've never used it. I've always used Krylon Fusion Spray Paint. You can even find it at most WalMarts. I've never found it at Lowe's, and to be honest I've never looked for it in a Home Depot.

stereomandan · 09/29/2006, 09:05 AM

How much stuff are you painting?

Dan

HumanIMDB · 09/29/2006, 09:46 AM

In the immediate future, just the back of a 10 gallon.

But it will eventually be used on the back (two sides) of my 92 gallon corner.

Maybe some additional equipment farther down the road.

stereomandan · 09/29/2006, 10:33 AM

If you are just painting the back or sides of your tank, then ANY paint will be fine. I've heard of oil based paints attacking the silicon seals though, so be aware.

I just painted the back of my 90g last night with Behr interior/exterior hi-gloss paint. I rolled it on after masking off the edges where I didn't want paint. It took about 8 coats, but it looks awesome. All eight coats were able to be applied in one evening. I had a fan blowing on the paint so it dried fast between coats. Because the glass is smooth, the paint looks perfectly smooth when looking through the tank, but from the outside of the tank it might look different from roller marks or brush marks.

Make sure you clean the glass surface though. Rubbing alcohol is good to use.

The color I chose was Midnight Blue.

Dan

HumanIMDB · 09/29/2006, 05:20 PM

Found it, Wal-mart had it in a different section of the paints; not with the other spray paints.

stereomandan · 09/29/2006, 09:22 PM

:edit:

Then color I chose was midnight dream.

Glad to hear what you found wht you were looking for.

Dan

09/29/2006, 08:15 AM	#1
HumanIMDB Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Winnipeg, MB Posts: 1,556	Krylon Alternative? I've looked at the majority of hardware stores in my area and have been unable to find a can of Krylon Fusion. Is that the only type of paint that is safe to use? The stores I was in carry RUST-OLEUM Paint for plastic. What parameters should I be looking for? Here is the MSDS Sheet if that helps - http://rustoleum.com/techdocs_msds_display.asp?MSDS=962 __________________ Chris Rivers Will do computer support for frags. :) Click on the Red House to see our AGA92 Corner Reef Tank Build thread. Current Tank Info: 10 Gal (Aqualight 96W Quad 50/50, AquaClear Power Filter 70 with Chaeto lit by 6500K Bulb, AquaClear Power Head 20, 50w Tronic Heater), 92 Gal All-Glass Corner (Cycling)

09/29/2006, 08:48 AM	#2
oldsaltman Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ga Posts: 1,333	My Wal Mart carries the Fusion. __________________ "No honey I can't just send it back. It's all wet and they won't take it back now!" Current Tank Info: 90g inwall with a 30g sump

09/29/2006, 08:57 AM	#3
Travis L. Stevens Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Perry, OK Posts: 13,946	I've heard that it was safe to use, but I've never used it. I've always used Krylon Fusion Spray Paint. You can even find it at most WalMarts. I've never found it at Lowe's, and to be honest I've never looked for it in a Home Depot. __________________ Travis Stevens Current Tank Info: Restarting 28g Bowfront

09/29/2006, 09:05 AM	#4
stereomandan Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,888	How much stuff are you painting? Dan __________________ 90g Tank, 75 lbs Live Rock, T5, T8 and VHO Lighting, Closed loop on Snapper Pump 1.5" Sand in main tank, DSB in 38g Sump, B-ionic Daily, Temp 79, SG 1.026 LPS, Softies Current Tank Info: 90 Gallon Reef

09/29/2006, 09:46 AM	#5
HumanIMDB Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Winnipeg, MB Posts: 1,556	In the immediate future, just the back of a 10 gallon. But it will eventually be used on the back (two sides) of my 92 gallon corner. Maybe some additional equipment farther down the road. __________________ Chris Rivers Will do computer support for frags. :) Click on the Red House to see our AGA92 Corner Reef Tank Build thread. Current Tank Info: 10 Gal (Aqualight 96W Quad 50/50, AquaClear Power Filter 70 with Chaeto lit by 6500K Bulb, AquaClear Power Head 20, 50w Tronic Heater), 92 Gal All-Glass Corner (Cycling)

09/29/2006, 10:33 AM	#6
stereomandan Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,888	If you are just painting the back or sides of your tank, then ANY paint will be fine. I've heard of oil based paints attacking the silicon seals though, so be aware. I just painted the back of my 90g last night with Behr interior/exterior hi-gloss paint. I rolled it on after masking off the edges where I didn't want paint. It took about 8 coats, but it looks awesome. All eight coats were able to be applied in one evening. I had a fan blowing on the paint so it dried fast between coats. Because the glass is smooth, the paint looks perfectly smooth when looking through the tank, but from the outside of the tank it might look different from roller marks or brush marks. Make sure you clean the glass surface though. Rubbing alcohol is good to use. The color I chose was Midnight Blue. Dan __________________ 90g Tank, 75 lbs Live Rock, T5, T8 and VHO Lighting, Closed loop on Snapper Pump 1.5" Sand in main tank, DSB in 38g Sump, B-ionic Daily, Temp 79, SG 1.026 LPS, Softies Current Tank Info: 90 Gallon Reef

09/29/2006, 05:20 PM	#7
HumanIMDB Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Winnipeg, MB Posts: 1,556	Found it, Wal-mart had it in a different section of the paints; not with the other spray paints. __________________ Chris Rivers Will do computer support for frags. :) Click on the Red House to see our AGA92 Corner Reef Tank Build thread. Current Tank Info: 10 Gal (Aqualight 96W Quad 50/50, AquaClear Power Filter 70 with Chaeto lit by 6500K Bulb, AquaClear Power Head 20, 50w Tronic Heater), 92 Gal All-Glass Corner (Cycling)

09/29/2006, 09:22 PM	#8
stereomandan Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,888	:edit: Then color I chose was midnight dream. Glad to hear what you found wht you were looking for. Dan __________________ 90g Tank, 75 lbs Live Rock, T5, T8 and VHO Lighting, Closed loop on Snapper Pump 1.5" Sand in main tank, DSB in 38g Sump, B-ionic Daily, Temp 79, SG 1.026 LPS, Softies Current Tank Info: 90 Gallon Reef