Painting the back of my 215g tank - problem/ do I use the right paint?

[supervdl]

I tried painting the back of my tank with this paint:

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Is this the correct paint?

After putting on the first coat yesterday it seemed to go alright but when I tried applying a second coating today, the paint got bubbly and came off.

What do I do wrong?

Spray paint is not an option, since this reef tank is up and running. I intend to roll it on.

Thanks for your help.

 

[xxxAngeloxxx]

Wait your asking if you used the right paint on your tank after you already painted it? IMO that's wasn't a good idea if you wasn't sure about which paint to use in the first place.

 

[supervdl]

I painted my quarantine tank first to try it out...

 

[FMF0331]

I used krylon spray paint, prior to setting up my tank. You might want to use the plastic / vinyl background, since spraying is no longer an option

 

[motortrendz]

spray it.. its the best way.. and you need to clean the glass before aplying paint.. wipe dry and if you have alcohol use that and wipe glass clean.. let it flash then paint it..no bubbles

 

[KathyC]

I used flat black and a roller as using spray paint at this time of year - indoors - is a poor idea.

Does the tank already have water in it? If so, you need to use a roller, and do clean the glass extremely well before painting or it won't stick.

 

[motortrendz]

i painted mine inside.. it was all good.. except for the outline of paint dust on the carpet and walls... i was in alot of trouble when the woman got home and found me on my hands and knees scrubbing the carpet and using a steam extractor.. tried saying i was in a cleaning mood.. she didnt buy it.. haha but she was nice enough to let me do the rest of the house when i was done with the spot.. haha

 

[KathyC]

i painted mine inside.. it was all good.. except for the outline of paint dust on the carpet and walls... i was in alot of trouble when the woman got home and found me on my hands and knees scrubbing the carpet and using a steam extractor.. tried saying i was in a cleaning mood.. she didnt buy it.. haha but she was nice enough to let me do the rest of the house when i was done with the spot.. haha

Thanks for proving my point Mike

 

[cali_reef]

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

Much easier to use a roll of black base colored vinyl kitchen drawer liner (contact paper). Putting it on is like putting tint paper on car windows. Spray water before putting the sticky side on the back of the tank, squeeze out all the water and air bubbles and you are done..

 

[jcurry]

use several light coats rather one or two heavy coats.

 

[Awibrandy]

I used Rustoleum Black paint with this roller http://www.homedepot.com/Paint-Brus...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053
I also got the longest handle they had for the above mini rollers! Worked out great.

 

[CHEMCHEF]

Sometimes this happens when you dont allow enough time between coats.

 

[fritz]

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

Much easier to use a roll of black base colored vinyl kitchen drawer liner (contact paper). Putting it on is like putting tint paper on car windows. Spray water before putting the sticky side on the back of the tank, squeeze out all the water and air bubbles and you are done..

:scratchch
Hmmmmmm good idea.

 

[NYC Joe]

Something called liqutex glossies works great. It's at art stores
1oz does about 2sq ft.

It acrylic based enamel. You can paint it on. won't show steaks.
If you hate it. You can razor it off.

I used a cheap paintbrush. To paint it all willy nilly. Worked great!

No smell, fast drying.


Thanx
-Joe