Dixon1990 Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 WHat can i paint the inside of my mdf hood with? The stand is painted with enamel paint i think. Will this do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarBoy Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 just use the same paint as the outside but make sure it drys up properly and dose'nt crack so it don't fall into the tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaNs Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 Id paint it white/silver then do a good clear coat over it or even use epoxy seal if your anal about leeching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiden Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 Any good oil based undercoat would be a good start with one or two top coats of a oil based paint on top, allowing a day in between top coats. As acrylic paints would fail alot sooner. Or like HaNs said "or even use epoxy seal if your anal about leeching" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchKiwiCowboy2 Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 As a painter I would recommend that you put on 4 coats of oil based paint. The first should be a very thinned down primer. This allows it to really soak into the MDF, then recoat it with normal primer. Next you can put on two coats of your chosen colour. Remember to leave at least 16 hours drying time between each coat. Once the paint is thouroughly dry rinse it off because paint releases a stabiliser during drying. This could end up in your water through condensation drips affecting your fish's health. Check your hood for wear and tear regularly as any moisture in the MDF WILL cause it to swell. I am buidling a hood out of Australian Silky Oak and am planning to paint it with marine varnish, although mdf might not look as good in a clear coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LYNDYLOO Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 Mine is painted with Black Enamel paint on the inside of the hood :-) Then I've lined it with Tin Foil, amasing what a difference it makes to how much light is reflected into the tank :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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