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from: Tim 1746
date: 2003-02-15 11:40:00
subject: Re: Paint for glass (mari

"Chris Pugh"  wrote in message
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> I'm using the Rust-Oleum Gloss Black enamel paint.  This stuff is excellent
> quality and turned out great on the back of my 200G.
> 
> If you decide to use this stuff, be careful because it's an oil-based paint
> and it's hard to get off your hands/carpet/floor.  Gasoline will help remove
> it, but i'd advise not being sloppy with it.
> 
> I bought a 32oz can of it, barely used any of it, so you'll be fine getting
> the smaller cans.
> 
> Here's a pic:  http://www.cpugh.com/pics/1082.html
> 
> Chris  ;-)
> 
> "Darryl Schaffer"  wrote in message
> news:31f0889c.0302021257.59af69c7{at}posting.google.com...
> > I'm planning to paint the back of my tank and have been trying to
> > determine the best brand, type, application, etc., of paint for a
> > glass marine tank.
> >
> > Some folks have said "go with regular latex paint and use a
roller",
> > others suggested Krylon Spray Paint (tested this and it's translucent
> > still after 3 coats), the paint store folks tell me I'm wasting my
> > time with latex paint (will peel in no time), the bonding primers they
> > have (white) cannot be colored to a deep color (sky blue is the best
> > they could do)...so there are lots of options and I'm curious about
> > what others have used (brand, type, spray or regular, etc.) and how
> > successful it's been.
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > --Darryl
I used a product called devoe coatings acrylic semi-gloss enamel.
Great adhesion & low odor, as it's water base.Easy clean up!good luck
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