Painting The Back Of My Tank

[idlefingers]

This weekend I'm going to paint the back of my tank black and was wondering which type of paint is best to use? Also, would I need to try to cover the tank in some way to stop fumes getting into the water?

Thanks for any advice.

 

[idlefingers]

*bump*

Anyone?

 

[Lateral Line]

I paint the backs, and depending on the situation, sides with regualr blackboard paint. It usually requires 2-3 coats to get it finished to high opacity, but it is very cheap.

 

[olly24]

i just sprayed mine using black spay paint

 

[The-Wolf]

IMHO
eggshell or gloss is the best.
whatever you do don't use emulsion as it washes off when it gets wet.

 

[MojoDex]

i use platicoat spray paint just mask off the rest of the tank with newspaper good to go

 

[idlefingers]

Thanks for the advice, guys.

I just bought some blackboard paint and am about to start cleaning the back to be painted. I hope it goes smoothly. My painting skills are not so good, to put it lightly. Wish me luck!

 

[curiousgeorge]

I have been doing mine today, imo spray paint sucks (in a breezy garden)

Had to scrape all the damn spray paint off and use black gloss


Wonder how many coats of "one coat gloss" i will need

 

[Lateral Line]

"one coat gloss"

You know, I fall for that every time. I KNOW it won't cover in one coat, but nevertheless, I buy the stuff and am still disappointed by the result.

 

[Rooster]

"cheapest" is my answer ! if theres any doubt with the silicon seals on the tank, then just mask them with a little tape.
Do one coat in one direction, then one at 90 degrees, looks awful when you are paint side, but glass side will be good.

 

[Allen]

i used blackboard paint.

one coat and it was done.