220 drilled.Which paint to use on the back?

[family reefer]

What is the proper paint to use to paint the back of the new tank? I would like the back to be black. What brand/type of paint are you guys familiar with for this application? Thanks in advance for all of your replies.
Scott

 

[cameron]

I used this stuff. I figured that way I could always change it if I wanted:

 

[frank]

Huh... that stuff is sorta like car window tint. I wonder if dark limo style tint would/could be an option for backing?

 

[frewl]

From what I have heard and there seems to be a general consensus that krylon fusion is safe to use on painting things that go inside the tank so painting the back if you want that to be permanent would be fine for. I've used it on plastic and you don't have to prime it before you paint. It stick to almost anything.

 

[kappaknight]

I use krylon... I paint the outside of the tank though. For a 220, you *may* need two spray cans.

 

[jgoal55]

Are you guys saying that you have used Krylon Fusion inside the tank????? Thatd be great if there are no draw backs.....

As for the back of my aquariums, (135 and 30) I used foamboard from Pearls Arts and Craft store and had them cut it to the size of the tank. I then spary painted the foamboard and layed it across the back of the tank.

That way, I didnt do anything permanenet to the glass....Problme is I am not sure youll find a piece big enough for a 220.

 

[frewl]

From what I have read about other people using it its fine. just make sure you use the full cure time. I think its 1 week or two. Whatever it says to be chip resistant.

 

[gordob]

Try going to a sign shop. They make signs using vinyl that is durable outdoors. I have it on the back of my tank, and it works great. They will probably sell you some, and it shouldn't be very expensive. You can install it the same way you would that stuff Cameron suggested. If you get tired of it one day, or need to take it off for whatever reason, it will be pretty easy.

Brad

 

[family reefer]

I am going to be painting the outside of the tank. It is drilled for the closed loop so the films are out of the question. I have used the colored backs before and have had salt creep show ....

 

[frewl]

Well then Krylon is your best and easiest bet. Fusion is great since no priming or sanding necessary. I would just wipe it all down with glass cleaner or rubbing alcohol like 91%. Actually almost everything that I clean to go into my tank or work with like pipes and fittings acrylic glass. Too bad Golden Grain isn't as cheap as rubbing alcohol. I could say its for cleaning the stuff for the tank. Alittle for the tank alittle for Billy.

 

[justonemoretank]

I have painted the back (outside the glass not inside the tank) of several tanks. I have always used brush on Rusteolum paint from a bucket. I also have had no problems using the foam disposable "brush". I would be too messy with a spray can I am afraid.

 

[schwaggs]

I used Rustoleum oil based paint with a mini roller. A couple thin coats covered it perfectly. I have also used regular everyday spray paint with great success. It really comes down to which is easier for you. I would stay away from water based paints, they don't seem to stick to glass as well as the oil (Rustoleum) or laquer (most spray paints) based paints.

 

[family reefer]

I have bought some appliance spray paint...I figure it is designed to stick to porcelin and the such so it should stick to the glass well. I will post on the success (or failure) after the painting is done. Also I am updating the build thread tonight...err...this morning. Man I gotta learn when to go to bed at a decent hour!LOL
Scott