Coatings for Metal around saltwater

[acrylic51]

Short of having the metal powder coated is their another alternative to coating metal to keep it from suffering the affects of being in a saltwater enviroment?

 

[flower]

Originally Posted by acrylic51
http:///forum/post/3266561
Short of having the metal powder coated is their another alternative to coating metal to keep it from suffering the affects of being in a saltwater enviroment?

Don't put metal in your tank.

 

[acrylic51]

Wow!!!!!!! I was referring to in my fishroom.... Looking to build a nice work area/ stand for my prop tank and QT

 

[acrylic51]

Sorry Flower I could have been alittle more specific with what I was after.... In my build thread I was looking for opinions or ideas on building the work area. Powder coating around here isn't cheap, and using steel saves space, less support pieces. I've heard of people using like rhino lining just not sure?

 

[vinnyraptor]

how about marine paint?

 

[acrylic51]

Not sure had thought about it, but I know paint like sweetwater isn't all cracked up to be what they claim. UV damages it and makes it chalky after awhile.

 

[scotts]

The only thing I could think of was the covering that they use on plating racks. Unfortunately I have not bought it in a while and so can't find it. Basically it is a liquid that they paint on the racks and dries to hard finish. I was looking around Grainger and saw they have some epoxy floor coatings that might work for ya.

 

[scotts]

Try this page, it might help. Not real sure what you are looking for and what your budget it.Grainger If it does not show up for some reason go to Grainger and search for "tool dip"

 

[aquaknight]

Rustoleum?

I had a 29gal on a modified filing cabinet. I painted it in Rustoleum, the original stuff in the can. A few heavy coats. Never rusted. Here's with the doors removed.

 

[acrylic51]

Thanks.... I know alittle to much on the use of epoxy and would definitely work, but epoxy gets a little expensive, West, MAS......etc......the paint has crossed my mind but looking fir positive feedback and the durability. It's not like it will be moving and such.

 

[acrylic51]

So AquaKnight no issues at all with any streaking or signs of rust on the cabinet with the Rustoleum paint? Did you use any kind of primer or etching primer underneath the top coat?

 

[acrylic51]

I think what I'm more concerned about is that the metal frame work or supports for my work table/frag/quarantine tanks will be on, is that it will actually be housed in the fishroom itself, and more concerned about possible humidity inside the room

 

[immortal4419]

They Have that rubber spray paint in a can, but its adds up as well. You could just coat your work surfaces with that (it holds up really wel) and then just paint over the rest... (they did paint the golden gate bridge after all right?)
Evan

 

[acrylic51]

Originally Posted by Scotts
http:///forum/post/3266606
Try this page, it might help. Not real sure what you are looking for and what your budget it.Grainger If it does not show up for some reason go to Grainger and search for "tool dip"
I will have to check out the link....I'm pretty sure I know what your talking about

 

[acrylic51]

They Have that rubber spray paint in a can, but its adds up as well. You could just coat your work surfaces with that (it holds up really wel) and then just paint over the rest... (they did paint the golden gate bridge after all right?)
Yes I know where your coming from on the Golden Gate Bridge, but I'm sure they repaint it ever so often to protect the bridge. I don't want to have to repaint it once it's built and up in the fish room with the tank running.

 

[stdreb27]

I have no idea about small applications, but companies like Hempel, and International supply our paint for platforms.

 

[kraylen]

As long as you paint the metal, you should not have to worry about rust. If you are using mild steel be sure to clean all the scale from it beforehand, you can prime and paint... or just paint with plastics paint which requires no primer. Stainless Steel is also an option, but is more expensive than powder coating. As long as you seal whatever clean metal you are using.. you will be fine.

 

[acrylic51]

Yeah I've been thinking about using a etch primer with zinc????