Thunderstorm Posted April 2, 2006 Report Share Posted April 2, 2006 Hiya's I have gotten some new (old but new to me) tanks and want to repaint the insides (fiberglass) it has been painted before in a deep blue colour and i want to paint it black to throw out the colour of hte fish and to give the illusion of depth. So bearing in mind i cant afford some nano technology super duper $200 a liter marine paint, what would be ok for it? I was thinking hard enamal paint that has been left to fully cure and harden. What can you suggest? TIA Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slappers Posted April 2, 2006 Report Share Posted April 2, 2006 somethink like a 2 pot paint, i will have a look a work tomorrow to see if i have any black to throw your way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderstorm Posted April 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2006 Slappers- That would be awesome, thank you let me know how much. I probaly need enough to cover 8 or 9 square meters, Thanx peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slappers Posted April 3, 2006 Report Share Posted April 3, 2006 sorry Thunderstorm all i got is a colour called Karaka which is a Uracrayl we did have some black but its gone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderstorm Posted April 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2006 Slappers - Sweet as - Thank you for looking though Thanx peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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shaneo Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 hey buddy resenes do a swimming pool paint, should be able to tint up to black Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slappers Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 would cost heaps just use a etch on the glass first (i didn't bother but will stick alot better ) then go to super cheap and get a couple of cans of black all for $1.99 each Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 I used Gelcoat on my 3m fibreglass tank. It's one of the few surface treatments that will stand permanent water contact. It's fairly cheap too. If you approach a pool or boat manufacturer they should be able to supply you with the quantity you need for peanuts... If you can't find a friendly one where you live, I have a friend who did mine so I could ask how much. How many m² do you have to cover? I'll also ask about surface prep if you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slappers Posted April 17, 2006 Report Share Posted April 17, 2006 :oops: :oops: hes painting inside :oops: :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderstorm Posted November 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 i am so bad, i dont even check my threads after making them sheesh Thank you warren for the suggestion. I will look into the gel coat stuff. I will make a new thread for these tanks and show some photos and link back to these threads. Thanx peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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