Backdrop for tank

Chriss614 · 01/12/2017, 06:41 PM

I want to make a plain black Background for my tank and wanted to know what people recommend for doing that. The previous owner spraypainted it black but i plan on removing that paint so that i can put the side with scratches in the back. Anyways, should i spraypaint it again or do something else?

Sent from my LGMS428 using Tapatalk

Keelo · 01/12/2017, 08:08 PM

I painted mine with a smooth roller brush and black paint

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Ebone · 01/12/2017, 09:03 PM

I used Black Krylon Fusion spray paint... I like it

Chriss614 · 01/12/2017, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ebone

I used Black Krylon Fusion spray paint... I like it

Any recommendations for removing paint?

Sent from my LGMS428 using Tapatalk

ericarenee · 01/12/2017, 09:10 PM

You can remove the paint easily with a Razor blade.. Then clean it good and re paint ..

I Think spray paint is best for this..

Chriss614 · 01/12/2017, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ericarenee

You can remove the paint easily with a Razor blade.. Then clean it good and re paint ..

I Think spray paint is best for this..

The razor wont damage the glass? Should I use some acetone to thin it?

Sent from my LGMS428 using Tapatalk

Chriss614 · 01/13/2017, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ebone

I used Black Krylon Fusion spray paint... I like it

Its the Plastic Bonding one right? Is there a difference between matte and gloss when its on the tank?

Sent from my LGMS428 using Tapatalk

kalan850 · 01/13/2017, 03:44 PM

If the front is scratched the back is most likely scratched as well. The black paint is just hiding them.

Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

Diana A · 01/14/2017, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chriss614

Its the Plastic Bonding one right? Is there a difference between matte and gloss when its on the tank?

Sent from my LGMS428 using Tapatalk

lowes carries this one that you could use

Krylon Rust Protector Black Rust Resistant Enamel Spray Paint

if you want high gloss lowes has Valspar Black Fade Resistant Lacquer Spray Paint

Chriss614 · 01/14/2017, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kalan850

If the front is scratched the back is most likely scratched as well. The black paint is just hiding them.

Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

Well I put the scratches in the front when I was moving the tank and I havent scratched the back haha

Sent from my LGMS428 using Tapatalk

Chriss614 · 01/15/2017, 07:44 AM

Would both of these work the same?

Sent from my LGMS428 using Tapatalk

01/12/2017, 06:41 PM	#1
Chriss614 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 389	Backdrop for tank I want to make a plain black Background for my tank and wanted to know what people recommend for doing that. The previous owner spraypainted it black but i plan on removing that paint so that i can put the side with scratches in the back. Anyways, should i spraypaint it again or do something else? Sent from my LGMS428 using Tapatalk

01/12/2017, 09:10 PM	#5
ericarenee Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Louisville Kentucky Posts: 3,110	You can remove the paint easily with a Razor blade.. Then clean it good and re paint .. I Think spray paint is best for this.. __________________ 240+G Mixed BB Reef tank.. 350 G Marine Pond. And the expensive stuff that runs it. Chic's are for Chic's You silly men Go Fishing or something... Current Tank Info: 240= gal Reef /550 Gallon Saltwater pond 72 G Bay front Tropical aquarium

01/13/2017, 03:44 PM	#8
kalan850 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: FWB FL Posts: 181	If the front is scratched the back is most likely scratched as well. The black paint is just hiding them. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk __________________ 40 Breeder Retrofit Quad T5 Powered Minimalist Glass Box with Alien Creatures Living in a Pool of Sodium Chloride.

01/12/2017, 08:08 PM	#2
Keelo Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: So cal Posts: 299	I painted mine with a smooth roller brush and black paint Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

01/12/2017, 09:03 PM	#3
Ebone Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: wilmington nc Posts: 217	I used Black Krylon Fusion spray paint... I like it

01/15/2017, 07:44 AM	#11
Chriss614 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 389	Would both of these work the same? Sent from my LGMS428 using Tapatalk