Glass Paint

[jpeterson]

Hi, im wondering how to remove glass paint from my aquarium. Tried scrapping but it wont come off.

 

[Monty-2010]

white spirit??? just be very careful

 

[jpeterson]

Ummm, i think ill just leave it as it is untill i move the tank.

 

[holidayinn]

glass paint? Oil/Solvent based? If it was emulsion, warm water would do the trick!

 

[jpeterson]

Im not too sure what it is exactly. When i bought the tank it was on the back. I scrapes off but its touch doing it.

 

[smudgedj]

Nitromors....Sold all over the place.

 

[jpeterson]

Nitromors....Sold all over the place.

The tank is full with plants water and fish so is it safe?

 

[smudgedj]

Nitromors....Sold all over the place.

The tank is full with plants water and fish so is it safe?

I'm presuming the paint is on the outside, so as long as your careful (like everything you do with fish!) and don't get it in the water you'll be fine.

 

[Tropicoll]

TBH I wouldn't risk it and would use a paint scraper such as you would use to remove paint from windows. These normally have a stanley blade or similar mounted in them. Yes, it's tough but it's safer than going near the tank with nitromors or white spirit!

 

[jpeterson]

TBH I wouldn't risk it and would use a paint scraper such as you would use to remove paint from windows. These normally have a stanley blade or similar mounted in them. Yes, it's tough but it's safer than going near the tank with nitromors or white spirit!

I think this is going to be the best way to do it! Ill have to wait till i move the tank though. Thanks everyone for the input!