Blacking out back of tank

[crypt keeper]

what do you use and where do i buy it?
Slowly getting my next project started and just doing one thing at a time so that i think i spent less money than I actually did and dont hang myself.

 

[9supratt4]

If its a new tank I just did mine. I used RustOleum Universal All-surface spray paint in a flat black. It looks great and went on great and even.

 

[crypt keeper]

pics?
and Redskins are the best!

 

[mkzimms]

i used rustoleum black appliance epoxy from home depot... its gloss black and scratch and moisture resistant. went on real smooth with 3 coats done over 3 days.
the paint

the tape and painting

the final product

 

[globaldesigns]

looks great...

 

[jaymz]

Krylon fussion. $4 can at wallymart. drys super fast!

 

[hammerhed7]

I used a product I bought from my lfs, it goes on like window tint, you put soapy water on the tank, and them put the film into place and smooth out the air bubbles, it gives you a painted appearance, and is water tight and if you ever want to change the background color it peels right off.

 

[bioneck47]

Originally Posted by crypt keeper
http:///forum/post/2726970
pics?
and Redskins are the best!
Booo... Go Cowboys!

 

[9supratt4]

Originally Posted by crypt keeper
http:///forum/post/2726970
pics?
and Redskins are the best!
Redskins?? Really?? Um No!
Originally Posted by bioneck47
Booo... Go Cowboys!
Cowboys?? They haven't won a playoff game with Romo yet!!

 

[crypt keeper]

Originally Posted by 9supratt4
http:///forum/post/2727349
Redskins?? Really?? Um No!
Cowboys?? They haven't won a playoff game with Romo yet!!
wow. take it easy. all in good fun.

 

[aquaknight]

I used 2.5% limo tint. Was a bit of a challenge handling a 6' strip of tint, but love the results...

 

[aquaguy24]

i should have painted mines with spray paint..i used the brush and didn't like it so i scraped it off...now i have the black film i got from my lfs..well at least i have the choice of turning it over and having the blue side if i get bored of the black..

 

[cranberry]

Originally Posted by Hammerhed7
http:///forum/post/2727168
I used a product I bought from my lfs, it goes on like window tint, you put soapy water on the tank, and them put the film into place and smooth out the air bubbles, it gives you a painted appearance, and is water tight and if you ever want to change the background color it peels right off.
I tried many different ways, but I have to say, I really liked this product.

 

[scrombus2]

I used the Krylon Epoxy Appliance paint also. Excellent results

 

[salt210]

I like the tint link idea.I used spray paint, but if your not careful it will do this

 

[erock412]

Im about to paint my tank, too. its cold here in the city of steel so i have to paint inside. any brush-on paint that anyone has experience with?

 

[soulfish]

I did a dark blue fade, needed several coats of paint but worked well for me.

 

[kas2247]

I used DG spray paint... I did a light coat of splotchy dark blue, then covered it with a solid coat of black. It looks cool from the front, almost gives it a 3-D effect when I have the algae cleaned off the glass

 

[alix2.0]

i used two cans of krylon fusion on the back of my 75.

 

[dazed2040]

I bought a black sheet from walmart for 3 dollars and just clipped it to the back.