jabmel Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Hi all I am going to paint the back of my marine tank as the paper background is falling away as water gets between it and the glass what is the best type of paint Spray paint - enamel enamel - roll on acrylic - roll on and what is the best type brand what have you used and has been an epic fail I have had mixed luck over the years with the breeding tanks but over time some start to crack or peal (before i get asked - this is the outside of the tank) thanks Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanoz Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 I'd like to know also! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breno4313 Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 (edited) I use a brand called dy-mark revolution it is a enamel paint. The only colour I have used is flat black, looks awesome and is easy to remove. Forget to mention it comes in a spray can. Edited September 13, 2013 by Breno4313 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJHELL Posted September 13, 2013 Report Share Posted September 13, 2013 Agreed with above. Or i go to supercheap and get flat or matt black in the automotive paint. Both work just as well. So mainly up to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt-sheeran Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 i just use a matte black acrylic paint and roll it on. comes off very easy if you change your mind later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chalky2309 Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 have used matt black spray paint or just recently got some blue vinyl from jaypee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellows Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 Yes getting some blue vinyl myself from Jaypee hey chalky2309 how did you put yours on mate was it easy cheers Yellows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcumpstay Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 I recently installed an 8ft x 2.5ft piece of blue vinyl from JayPee. First time I have done vinyl install and it wasn't near as hard as expected. Lots if soapy water in a spray bottle is the trick ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beastybulls Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 yeah, hit JayPee up, thats the go, no more painting for me, done in a couple of minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monza1 Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 Head down to your local sign writers and get some black sticker.They will cut some off their rolls for you.Like jcumpstay said.Use soapy water in a spray bottle.Spray the sticky side with your soapy water and then place it on your clean glass,then use a flat soft plastic applicator or even a squeegee and run it across your sticker to remove the water under the sticker. It's that easy.It won't flake off either. Good luck. Warren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mq_camo Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 I've sprayed one tank matt black and the othe is vinyl, can't tell the difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
