what kind of paint???

[steveoutlaw]

I need to paint the back of my 26g tank blue. What kind of paint should I use??? I would love suggestions of manufacturer and color.

[BeltwayBandit]

I need to paint the back of my 26g tank blue.  What kind of paint should I use???  I would love suggestions of manufacturer and color.

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I just used a flat black epoxy paint. Just remember use several (3-5) thin coats to ensure good coverage. I like the look of the black paint. I have seen others in various shades of blue that look good too. I also find it easier to use brush on type paint instead of spray paint (less worry about overspray)

[mogurnda]

I just used regular latex paint. Be careful not to make the coats too thick, or it will sag.

[discordja]

I went to home depot and picked up a can of Rust-o-leum marked as 'For Plastic.' This brand and type is available in both gloss black and deep blue. If you use some standard paints it will more or less turn to ash and make a mess all over the place. The 'For Plastics' are designed to adhere to materials that are semi or not porous at all so does pretty well on glass. Be careful tho, it will still scratch. One can is all you need for a 26. It covered a 29 and a 10 both and still had quite a bit left over.

 

Can looks like

[unninair]

There is film available in your choice of color for this purpose.... It is similar to installing your cars tint

 

Unni

[steveoutlaw]

Unni-

I'm very interested in the film. Where do you get it? You're not talking about the normal backgrounds are you?

 

Thanks,

Steve

[rioreef]

I have heard of the film option, could be a good choice.

 

On my glass tank I used a midnight blue acrylic and applied it with one of those 1" diameter foam rollers about 4 inches long. It is designed for smooth surfaces and it turned out great, do not use a standard roller or brush. Multiple thin coats also.

 

For the internal overflow box, I did not paint it so I could see into it from around back.

 

Chris

[rioreef]

BTW.

 

Got mine from Lowes, Valspar American Tradition Ultra Latex Enamal, 8 oz can.

[unninair]

Steve,

 

I purchased mine at Annandale Super Petz... They come in different shades of BLUE (various depth in the ocean) or BLACK...

 

It cost me approx $14 for my 55G.... Works great... Look great.. You just spray soap water on the sheet and the glass and stick it

 

Unni

[rioreef]

Steve,

 

I purchased mine at Annandale Super Petz... They come in different shades of BLUE (various depth in the ocean) or BLACK...

 

It cost me approx $14 for my 55G.... Works great... Look great.. You just spray soap water on the sheet and the glass and stick it

 

Unni

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Put some vegetable oil on it and spread and thin with a squeegee.