Painting a tank?

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  1. Kashoub

    Kashoub Feather Duster

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    OK so i'm buying a 46 bow that has wood grain trim and brown hood. Any way i could go about painting it black that'd be safe? And could i paint the hood and it'd be fine? or would i have to buy a new hood?
     
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  2. PackLeader

    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    Masking tape and black spray paint.
     
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  3. mattheuw1

    mattheuw1 Montipora Capricornis

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    Krylon fusion is said to be reefsafe after it dries. I would use an enamel over spraypaint. Always looks better, but for the trim you might be ok.

    Just cover the tank EXTREMELY well, just in case.
     
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  4. Kashoub

    Kashoub Feather Duster

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    can i paint the hood as well?
     
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  5. Kashoub

    Kashoub Feather Duster

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    Or would i have to buy a new one?
     
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    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    Why wouldn't you be able to paint the hood? ;)
     
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  7. Kashoub

    Kashoub Feather Duster

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    I dno. Don't want chemicals in my reef tank. lol
     
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    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Are you talkin' wood canopy, or, plastic top with lid/light?
     
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  9. Kashoub

    Kashoub Feather Duster

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    Plastic top with lid and light.
     
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  10. NeverlosT

    NeverlosT Astrea Snail

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    Kashoub, take a look at my album, I have pics of re-painting tank trim since I JUST did this yesterday. Get Krylon Fusion spraypaint, mask everything off very well, and you will be all set.
    I see no issue with doing the hood too, that Fusion paint sticks to plastic VERY well. I bought two cans though, they are 5 bucks each at home depot, but you go through them fast since you will need multiple coats.

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