Glass Covering

[mattn007]

What is the recomended/best method to make a back panel of glas black?

Black Paint? (acrylic or latex or whatever?)

Adhesive black backing?

Thanks,
-Matt

 

[nunofs]

I used spray paint (Krylon Fusion) and it worked fine... just make sure to cover the rest of the glass panes (and the top of the tank) while spraying, and do a number of thin layers/passes, as opposed to a single thicker one.

Nuno

 

[NateHanson]

You can also roll on black acrylic paint. It's a little easier to prevent overspray with a roller, but also not as quick or intoxicating as spray paint.

 

[nunofs]

Intoxicating? Nothing like the fresh smell of spray paint in the morning

OK, maybe I should have added that I did it outside (still have some spray marks on the driveway) and used a mask and goggles, the spray is nasty stuff.

Nuno

 

[Scuba_Dave]

I used reg bright blue on my tank & a paintbrush.

I also used black spraypaint on the back windows (inside) of my Monte Carlo
Looked real nice from the outside

 

[nunofs]

Spray paint inside a car? Nate, what were you saying about intoxicating?

All kidding aside, Dave, it must have been hard dealing with overspray in that situation... I can't imagine doing it, after my experience with painting the tank.

Nuno

 

[Kevin McG]

I tried the painting idea and went with a marine blue. I didn't like the color much and peeled it off. Then I could not decide to go with a dark royal blue or black.

so this is what I did

see thread
http://216.235.242.50/forums/showthread.php?t=5389

NOTE: the tank does not have the plastic plants anymore
Looks like this now
http://www.mcgrade.com/Aquarium pictures/Tank shots/1-19-2005.jpg

 

[dedfish]

Make sure you clean the glass real well first. I also prefer rolling on the paint versus spraying. The spray paint method was a PITA. Roller super easy.

 

[Scuba_Dave]

Spray paint inside a car? Nate, what were you saying about intoxicating?

All kidding aside, Dave, it must have been hard dealing with overspray in that situation... I can't imagine doing it, after my experience with painting the tank.
Nuno

It was an intoxicating experience. I taped it off, did it in the summer.
One guy looked at the car from outside, wanted to know what window tint I used.
I told him "black enamel"
The back windows were fairly small on the Monte Carlo (78?), not too hard.
I did the same thing on my 66 Mustang