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What paint for painting Acrylic tank??

This is a discussion on What paint for painting Acrylic tank?? within the DIY Area forums, part of the Aquarium Related Chat category; i wanna paint my acrylic tank.........but don't know which paint is better for that material. anyone knows give me a ...

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    Default What paint for painting Acrylic tank??

    i wanna paint my acrylic tank.........but don't know which paint is better for that material.

    anyone knows give me a clue, much appreciate.

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    krylon spray paint. i found using roller didnt work very well.

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    Krylon Fusion spray paint works well

    If it is not going to be under water, virually any paint will do
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    Krylon Fusion.

    Remember to do several coats and allow it to fully cure up to a week.

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    Before putting paint on a arcrylic tank I would be more concerned about getting one that is easy to get off.Not like a glass tank where you can scrape it off with a razor blaed . Personaly I would use a Latex base paint.Sure ya gotta preclean well,and wait forever between coats .But it sure will be alot easier to take off if you decide to redo or rehome in the future .

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    Quote Originally Posted by jkcichlid View Post
    Krylon Fusion spray paint works well

    If it is not going to be under water, virually any paint will do
    Krylon seems to be the easiest. Per above, anything will do. I think I read somewhere on this forum that somebody even used barbecue paint

    Bought mine (Krylon Flat Black Spray) from Michael's for $2.50 clearance. Reg. is $10-$12 I think if they still have it.
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