Teamsherman Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Hey guys,To make sure my items within my upcoming display tank really stand out I'm wanting to paint the back glass black as I will be going with a yellow and blue fish, white gravel and driftwood which I want to be the main focal pieces in the tank. What paint is best to use on the back? Will I want gloss or a matte paint and will it be best as a spray or brush on? I've not painted glass before so just want to know what most of you guys prefer to use. Cheers,Alan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckmeister Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 My 2 current tanks I just used a tin of flat black Killrust rolled on with a fluffy rollerBeware that Killrust is an industrial epoxy enamel. Sticks to anything and drys very hard. I think I'd buy new tanks than try and clean it off.I've used acrylic based chalkboard paint before as well. Its easier to get off. It can crack and blister over time a little too though. Sometimes it does and sometimes it doesn't.Either works though.You can also use a black contact if you dont like the idea of paint or for ease of removal later down the track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gobble Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Ive used both 0% VLT (Visable Light Transmission) window tint film and decorative Adhesive Vinyl (Applied the same as window tint slightly soapy water and a squeegee)Both work well and wont scratch off as easy as paint if it get knockedThe Vinyl is available in a range of colours including black and a few shades of blue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamsherman Posted September 2, 2015 Author Share Posted September 2, 2015 Ive used both 0% VLT (Visable Light Transmission) window tint film and decorative Adhesive Vinyl (Applied the same as window tint slightly soapy water and a squeegee)Both work well and wont scratch off as easy as paint if it get knockedThe Vinyl is available in a range of colours including black and a few shades of blueWhere can I get the decorative vinyl mate? I think I'd prefer something I can just easily peel or scrape off if I ever wanted to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gobble Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Ebay Link Comes in either 40 or 60 cm widths and is priced by the meter comes with application instructions also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlecoSam Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Why doesn't anyone paint the front glass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbunamad Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Why doesn't anyone paint the front glass?Is that a trick question? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckmeister Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Why doesn't anyone paint the front glass?Because then you'd have to look from the back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simy696 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 or you could paint a muriel on the front of your favorite fish and landscape and u wouldnt have to feed em wouldnt that be fun nah best time of day first thing in the morning and a tank full following you around the room waiting for you to feed em. who needs a shower after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamsherman Posted September 3, 2015 Author Share Posted September 3, 2015 Ebay Link Comes in either 40 or 60 cm widths and is priced by the meter comes with application instructions alsoAwesome! Just bought some of this to save me painting it. And if I decide to remove it I can just peel it off and carefully use some eucalyptus oil to get rid of any glue residue it leaves behind!Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlecoSam Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Oh ok so if you paint the front it then becomes the back, therefore painting the front IS painting the back, it seems so logical! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamsherman Posted September 9, 2015 Author Share Posted September 9, 2015 Ebay Link Comes in either 40 or 60 cm widths and is priced by the meter comes with application instructions alsoReceived my roll of this stuff yesterday. Now to find a home for some of the fish and then work out how to get the foam backing inside the tank out! That job is going to suck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidf Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Just a heads up if using vinyl: the cheap stuff on Ebay is typical what's called 'Monomeric' or 'Calendered' vinyl, meaning it's manufactured from a large semi solid blob of material and rolled into a sheet. It's cheaper to produce, however the vinyl has memory and over time will try to shrink back into it's original shape, a ball. The more expensive stuff, Cast vinyl is produced by pouring liquid into a giant mold. It has no memory and is made with higher quality adhesive. It's also much easier to apply.The cast stuff is about double the price, but it sure beats trying to reapply it to the back of the tank after 12 months with no working space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simy696 Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 damn it has a memory wish i had one of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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