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10-27-2005, 10:19 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Sprakers, NY
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Paint for back of tank?
What is the best paint to use on the back of the tank!
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10-28-2005, 04:24 AM
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Mayor
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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I buy whatever spray paint the local hardware store has that is cheap and the color I like. The best tips I can offer are to tape off and cover with newspaper the areas you don't want paint on and apply multiple thin layers.
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10-28-2005, 11:49 AM
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10-28-2005, 03:46 PM
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Whatever you decide to use to cover it go with black for your viewing pleasure. I went with blue on one of my tanks and I hate it.
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10-28-2005, 08:03 PM
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This sounds like a much simpler solution. What type of adhesive did you use to glue the felt to the glass? Do you have any problems with separation? |
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10-28-2005, 08:32 PM
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Owner
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Location: Bardstown, KY
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We used super glue gel and attached the felt to the top and bottom trim of the tank. It wasn't difficult to do, just don't apply pressure right on the area that you glued because it will seep through. And no, there hasn't been any separation. It has been up for more than 3 years now with no problems.
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10-29-2005, 08:10 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Sprakers, NY
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Thanks for all the quick replies. I think I may try the felt idea.
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11-01-2005, 09:31 PM
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New in Town
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Sparta, NJ
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Paint
Try Testors Spray Enamel, covers like glass and is listed for glass. Lot's of overspray so make sure to tape the bottom and top rims and ****cover the top of the tank****. Comes in blue and black.
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