How to cure the newly painted back of tank?

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  1. jzenob

    jzenob Coral Banded Shrimp

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    How should I cure the newly painted back of my tank. I wanna put a clear coat or polyurethene on the back so it does not scratch when i move it or add my overflow. I sprayed it with 5 cans of flat black enamel paint. Would I be able to paint polyurethene on it with a brush or should I use spray clear coat? What did everyone else use? I dont want it to bubble if i use the polyurethene?
     
    jzenob, Sep 30, 2009
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  2. wkbrdr1661

    wkbrdr1661 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    what did you end up dooing?

    5 cans?!>! dang...
     
    wkbrdr1661, Oct 6, 2009
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  3. Courtster

    Courtster Feather Duster

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    What he said, 5 cans?! I didn't even use up 1 can on my 120g! I didn't coat it, but taped aluminum foil over top of it to prevent out gassing.
     
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  4. salsalito25

    salsalito25 Stylophora

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    For ease of use i would use the ole rattle can. Or spray clear coat.. Pending the size of tank and you used 5 can of paint i am sure there is a thick enough coat that will prevent from scratching....

    Just my $.02

    BEst of Luck...
     
    salsalito25, Oct 6, 2009
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