Oromis Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 In my current project I have the need/want to paint a pvc spray bar black to hide it (rather than bright white). I've found on the internets that Krylon Fusion works well and is aquarium safe. But I cannot seem to find it anywhere. Not at my local supercheap, bunnings or masters. I was wondering if anybody knows of somewhere on the northside where I can get a can of it? Or if there are any other suitable products that work the same, as well as aquarium safe? Also if I can find it would it be suitable for painting internal glass surfaces in a tank (e.g. a divider along the back of the tank). I have use the tank background stuff from the local pet store and it works alright, just it has a few bubbles that have developed over time. Just thinking that painting the glass might work out better. If its even tank safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusty76 Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 Just go to bunnings and get some black pipe its in the irrigation area that's what I did worked well hope that helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eh man Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 I did the same,comes in a few different lengths Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oromis Posted October 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 I'll think about it, I was more after the paint as I've already made up the spray bar and cut the slot and everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquaholic99 Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 If you want to paint pvc pipe black then use rit tie dye to stain it. Its pretty economical and soaks right in so scratching the plastic won't reveal white like paint would. Its a powder you dissolve in hot water. Kmart, Big W, Spotlight, arts and crafts places will have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oromis Posted October 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 With the dye how long should it take before its tank safe? I also assume just the regular mix on the back of the box? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt-sheeran Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 i asked a similar question in this thread. http://www.qldaf.com/forums/general-aquarium-discussion-19/alright-fish-tanks-95497/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oromis Posted October 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 Thanks for that link Matt, I'm going to go and find some dye today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquaholic99 Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 To get a good soak-saturation, get the water as hot as you can without melting the plastic. Once it has cooled and dried off, soak underwater just to make sure no dye will run off. Once it has set, it safe for fish but if your worried or have valuable fish then add a couple of test fish in a separate container just to give your self peace of mind. The dye is cheap so do a test run on scrap pipe if you want a perfect result. Google will give you plenty of info and there is no point repeating everything here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john22 Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 Blak pond paint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oromis Posted October 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 Is pont paint spray on able by any chance? I'm after a nice smooth finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oromis Posted October 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 I also didn't manage to find the dye at big w. I didn't ask anyone but I couldn't find it on a quick look around. Should probably call everywhere and ask instead of mucking around visiting everywhere ey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john22 Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 Paint roler n pond paint u get a smooth finish if ur not skimpy I use it on ibc so fish don't bleach white but I use blue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oromis Posted October 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 Okay sweet. This may sound stupid but where would I get pond paint? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john22 Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 Bunings or ebay mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardCichlid Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Any new products for painting pvc so it's safe for underwater aquarium use??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusty76 Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Any new products for painting pvc so it's safe for underwater aquarium use??? Just buy black pipe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardCichlid Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Already built everything out of the standard white pipe Krylon Fusion from Carrero Art, A lifestyle of creativity... on the way now, was cheaper than the other sites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
