Question about painting the back of my new tank

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  1. Aaron.Herk

    Aaron.Herk Sea Dragon

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    Alright I have read some things before but couldn't find anything quickly. What kind of paint can I use. How should I paint it. What color, black I assume. Any other suggestions?
     
    Aaron.Herk, Dec 17, 2010
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  2. grinder37

    grinder37 Whip-Lash Squid

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    On a couple of my older tanks,i masked off the top and sides with newspaper and used krylon flat black spray paint,worked good for me.
     
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  3. reeferdude

    reeferdude Fire Shrimp

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    same here. clean with acetone or paint thinner and go slow (several light coats). very happy with mine but be careful about over spray going under the top trim. i have one small area that did, but i don't even notice it anymore
     
    reeferdude, Dec 17, 2010
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  4. vankirk

    vankirk Sea Dragon

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    +1 ^^^^ to the above 2 posts
     
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  5. Aaron.Herk

    Aaron.Herk Sea Dragon

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    Thanks guys I appreciate the advise
     
    Aaron.Herk, Dec 17, 2010
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