Rustoleum Plastic the same as Krylon Fusion?

aleidolf · 08/25/2007, 10:52 AM

I cant seem to find any Krylon fusion around here, but I did run across some Rustoleum Plastic Spray Paint, and was wondering if it can be used in reef tanks like the Krylon version can?

Boomer · 08/26/2007, 10:05 AM

No it can not be used on any surface exposed to water, such as inside the tank or its interior parts, like pipes, power heads, bulkheads etc., where Fusion is often used.

aleidolf · 08/26/2007, 01:37 PM

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Originally posted by Boomer
No it can not be used on any surface exposed to water, such as inside the tank or its interior parts, like pipes, power heads, bulkheads etc., where Fusion is often used.

Good to know, thanks Boomer

BigJPDC · 08/27/2007, 04:53 AM

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Originally posted by Boomer
No it can not be used on any surface exposed to water, such as inside the tank or its interior parts, like pipes, power heads, bulkheads etc., where Fusion is often used.

and why is that?

aleidolf · 08/27/2007, 07:14 AM

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Originally posted by BigJPDC
and why is that?

My guess is the rustoleum does not chemically bond to the plastic like fusion does, but I'd wait for an informed answer from Boomer.

BigJPDC · 08/27/2007, 09:51 AM

I've painted everything using the RustOleum, so I'm interested in this. I have a PH painted, eggcrate, PVC - in two tanks - and have found it to be very fast drying and tough. Plus coraline grows over it faster than bare pvc IME.

The one time I used Krylon it bubbled and peeled and was all shiny and crappy, so I have always used the RustOleum.

jp

Boomer · 08/27/2007, 10:31 AM

I do not have a informed answer, only that others have had issues not to use it in the tank. It looks like Big has had some good success. A long search shows other have also used it with success.I have never heard of any issues when using Krylon. It may be the long term break down. I do not want to pick on Big but according to his own sig he has only had a tank for less than a year ~ 9 months. So, I suppose you could try it but you are on your own

BigJPDC · 08/27/2007, 01:27 PM

thanks Boomer, I will be wary in the future unless I hear otherwise. It is silly when you think that coraline covers everything in a few months anyways.

jp

Boomer · 08/27/2007, 02:23 PM

Jp

It is silly when you think that coraline covers everything in a few months

I would not say that as some have problems getting it to do anything and often whine about "why can't I get coralline." So you are doing OK here

aleidolf · 08/27/2007, 02:26 PM

so do we need to start some myths about spray paint being the key nutrient for coraline?

08/25/2007, 10:52 AM	#1
aleidolf Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 24	Rustoleum Plastic the same as Krylon Fusion? I cant seem to find any Krylon fusion around here, but I did run across some Rustoleum Plastic Spray Paint, and was wondering if it can be used in reef tanks like the Krylon version can?

08/26/2007, 10:05 AM	#2
Boomer Bomb Technician (EOD) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Posts: 11,842	No it can not be used on any surface exposed to water, such as inside the tank or its interior parts, like pipes, power heads, bulkheads etc., where Fusion is often used. __________________ If you See Me Running You Better Catch-Up Seawater Chemistry, Geology, ID Marine Life, Collecting Science Books, Explosives Technology, Audiophile An explosion can be defined as a loud noise, accompanied by the sudden going away of things, from a place where they use to be.

08/27/2007, 09:51 AM	#6
BigJPDC Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 959	I've painted everything using the RustOleum, so I'm interested in this. I have a PH painted, eggcrate, PVC - in two tanks - and have found it to be very fast drying and tough. Plus coraline grows over it faster than bare pvc IME. The one time I used Krylon it bubbled and peeled and was all shiny and crappy, so I have always used the RustOleum. jp __________________ Rock in the tank is money not in my bank. Current Tank Info: 65 RR AGA

08/27/2007, 10:31 AM	#7
Boomer Bomb Technician (EOD) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Posts: 11,842	I do not have a informed answer, only that others have had issues not to use it in the tank. It looks like Big has had some good success. A long search shows other have also used it with success.I have never heard of any issues when using Krylon. It may be the long term break down. I do not want to pick on Big but according to his own sig he has only had a tank for less than a year ~ 9 months. So, I suppose you could try it but you are on your own __________________ If you See Me Running You Better Catch-Up Seawater Chemistry, Geology, ID Marine Life, Collecting Science Books, Explosives Technology, Audiophile An explosion can be defined as a loud noise, accompanied by the sudden going away of things, from a place where they use to be.

08/27/2007, 01:27 PM	#8
BigJPDC Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 959	thanks Boomer, I will be wary in the future unless I hear otherwise. It is silly when you think that coraline covers everything in a few months anyways. jp __________________ Rock in the tank is money not in my bank. Current Tank Info: 65 RR AGA

08/27/2007, 02:23 PM	#9
Boomer Bomb Technician (EOD) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Posts: 11,842	Jp It is silly when you think that coraline covers everything in a few months I would not say that as some have problems getting it to do anything and often whine about "why can't I get coralline." So you are doing OK here __________________ If you See Me Running You Better Catch-Up Seawater Chemistry, Geology, ID Marine Life, Collecting Science Books, Explosives Technology, Audiophile An explosion can be defined as a loud noise, accompanied by the sudden going away of things, from a place where they use to be.

08/27/2007, 02:26 PM	#10
aleidolf Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 24	so do we need to start some myths about spray paint being the key nutrient for coraline?