Painting back of tank

[NEWSALT]

I'm looking for suggestions on painting the back of my tank. Anyone that's done this, can you tell me what type of paint you used and the surface preparation.

Thanks

 

[reefsandrotts]

Rustoleum or krylon
prep using rubbing alchahol not glass cleaner it leaves a film and paint will peel.

But be advised no matter what paint you use in time it will peel off the glass due to salt creep.

 

[Brian]

I agree, although I wasn't able to use spray paint... I didn't feel like covering my whole basement in drop cloths. I used the Rustoleum the you roll on. It takes a little longer, but it looks nice when it's done.

 

[katlongo]

and, be sure to tape something across the top and sides so you don't get overspray anywhere you don't want it! Sounds obvious, but I originally forgot to cover the ENTIRE top and had to scrape off the inside of my tank a bit.

 

[steve68]

i have the back of my 210 painted with krilon navy enamel, i used a can & then i used cheap black enamel on top & presto looked great, it's been on there for over 4 years & has never peel but then again i dont get much salt creep back there & all i see now is coralline.