Painting overflow?

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  1. DBOSHIBBY

    DBOSHIBBY Sleeper Shark

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    wondering if anyones knows if i can paint my overflow box.
    i have a hang on back type box and its clear acrylic. looking to get it black, any suggestions??
     
    DBOSHIBBY, Aug 25, 2009
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  2. oceanparadise1

    oceanparadise1 Fire Squid

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    Theres some paint specific you can use i hope some one else chimes in bc i forgot the name of it lol i think its krylon fusion but not sure
     
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  3. DBOSHIBBY

    DBOSHIBBY Sleeper Shark

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    im looking for something that can be in the water. i dont care about the back of the overflow but whats in the tank is what i need black. who wants to see all that crap in there lol
     
    DBOSHIBBY, Aug 25, 2009
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  4. DBOSHIBBY

    DBOSHIBBY Sleeper Shark

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    ;Dbump... cmon theres gotta be something i can use
     
    DBOSHIBBY, Aug 27, 2009
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  5. mattheuw1

    mattheuw1 Montipora Capricornis

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    As far as I know, Krylon Fusion can be submerged under water without leaching harmful chemicals once it is fully dried and cured, usually takes 24-48 hours. Do some research on that paint being used with reef setups.
     
    mattheuw1, Aug 27, 2009
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