Mar 8, 2012 #1 Nimboli12 Reefee If you paint the outside back wall of your tank instead of taping murals , how do you get the paint off without scratching the glass & what kind of paint should be used?
If you paint the outside back wall of your tank instead of taping murals , how do you get the paint off without scratching the glass & what kind of paint should be used?
Mar 8, 2012 #2 jr7168 Artic Reefer! As far as i have heard a good sharp straight razor blade will scrap off most paints. also u could get a latex paint and it would peel off.
As far as i have heard a good sharp straight razor blade will scrap off most paints. also u could get a latex paint and it would peel off.
Mar 8, 2012 #3 JustinsReefTank Reefing newb I used krypton fusion to paint my tank. And yes u cn use a razor o tke off. Use a window scraper
Mar 8, 2012 #4 d2mini Reef enthusiast Vinyl (the sticky back kind) is another good material for covering the back. Holds up better than paper and wont scratch off like paint.
Vinyl (the sticky back kind) is another good material for covering the back. Holds up better than paper and wont scratch off like paint.
Mar 8, 2012 #8 Bifferwine I am a girl I have always used spray paint. If you use a paper back, they tend to get bubbles in them over time.
Mar 8, 2012 #9 jr7168 Artic Reefer! i agree i watched my buddy have that issue first night he put his on. and i'm clean as a whistle!!!!!
i agree i watched my buddy have that issue first night he put his on. and i'm clean as a whistle!!!!!
Mar 9, 2012 #10 JustinsReefTank Reefing newb I used the patriotic blue on my 37. I like the look of the blue!! Gives it the blue ocean look. Just MO
I used the patriotic blue on my 37. I like the look of the blue!! Gives it the blue ocean look. Just MO
Mar 9, 2012 #11 jr7168 Artic Reefer! put a picture of a giant shark on your back glass swimming towards them.
Mar 9, 2012 #12 Nimboli12 Reefee I cracked up laughing when first saw your post. Im glad people have a sense of humor here. I mean....... you might not be joking. It was funny.
I cracked up laughing when first saw your post. Im glad people have a sense of humor here. I mean....... you might not be joking. It was funny.
Mar 9, 2012 #13 jr7168 Artic Reefer! nah dude i'm jokin it would be funny though. or you could do a whole back drop of finding nemo when the turtles are surfing the WAVE.
nah dude i'm jokin it would be funny though. or you could do a whole back drop of finding nemo when the turtles are surfing the WAVE.
Mar 9, 2012 #15 jr7168 Artic Reefer! palm to forehead!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and i wonder why we are the weaker sex. lol