matildanz Posted September 6, 2010 Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 What does everyone suggest I paint the inside of my fibreglass tank with? I've searched through old threads and it seems 'Gelcoat' is the way to go. These threads were from a few years ago so I'm wondering if this is still the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 My ex-boat builder husband says: either epoxy resin with a pigment additive colour of your choice that you can get from Adhesive Technologies, or a polyester based Flowcoat. The surface of Gelcoat won't go completely hard unless it's seperated from air, which is usually when it's stuck between a mould and the fibreglass it's being stuck to. If you used Gelcoat to paint on like this, the surface would always be a bit tacky. There are ways around this but probably too complicated for a DIY project. Another option is to use epoxy based 2 pot marine paint like Allcraft, suitable for being submersed all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matildanz Posted September 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 Thankyou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 am looking forward to the photos when you are underway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navarre Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 Hopefully matildaz been taking photos as the tank progresses so they can put a a series of them. Cant wait to see teh finished log? Perhaps even an article in the mag (hint hint) lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matildanz Posted September 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 Hopefully matildaz been taking photos as the tank progresses so they can put a a series of them. Cant wait to see teh finished log? Perhaps even an article in the mag (hint hint) lol WHAT!?? You want a log AND photos?! There's a mag?? No one tells me anything!! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 join a club and you get Aquarium world magazine for free, otherwise can buy it viewtopic.php?f=6&t=11615 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 The Timaru Aquarium Soc. does not belong to the FNZAS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matildanz Posted September 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 That would be typical Timaru!! Thought as much when I couldn't see it on the map. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navarre Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 Are there Zones of influence? You could join CTT and get a mag thru them. I am still waiting for mine tho :roll: Anyway yes there is a mag which you could wright an article for on your tank conversion....nothing comes for free M thats what happens to gods ( Privat joke I know sorry to hijack thread) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matildanz Posted September 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 Anyway yes there is a mag which you could wright an article for on your tank conversion....nothing comes for free M thats what happens to gods ( Privat joke I know sorry to hijack thread) That'll teach me for not reading the fine print!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 If you send in an article (and it is published) you get a free copy of the magazine I look forward to seeing it - with pics :bounce: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matildanz Posted September 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 I'll see how my photographic skills go! and whether I have the courage to send it in!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-obstacle Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 Another idea is the AquaPoxy paint line from Resene. It's typically used to line pools and paint commercial floors but it's bulletproof and non-toxic when cured (24 hours). It sticks to pretty much anything so should be ok on Firbeglass but check with Resene directly. If it sticks to fibreglass it'd be my choice - I've seen 2 minute long burnouts done on workshop floors painted with it and when the car drives off you just sweep the rubber off it. I think it's sold by a few other coating specialists too, it seems Resene license the name from Aquapoxy in the states. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricketman Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 Another option is to use epoxy based 2 pot marine paint like Allcraft, suitable for being submersed all the time. 2 pot paints contain horrible carcinogens and are not suitable to be sprayed in a DIY manner, as you need full body protection and proper respirators that are ducted to the outside air, and many need to be "baked". 2 pot systems are striclty proffessional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-obstacle Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 2 pot paints contain horrible carcinogens and are not suitable to be sprayed in a DIY manner, as you need full body protection and proper respirators that are ducted to the outside air, and many need to be "baked". 2 pot systems are striclty proffessional. Not true. Aquapoxy is a 2 pot brush on paint. All 2 pot paint can be brushed on it just doesn't look as good as a spray job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh_S Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 Im a waterproofer by trade. We often use a nuplex product called Aquaguard which is a two pot hydropoxy. It can be applied by brush or roller. Ive heard that once cured it is safe for water tanks, reservoirs etc. so it should be fine for aquariums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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