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Old 05-14-2011, 09:42 AM

Default What paint to use

what paint is reef safe to paint my overflow box with..i know there is a certian paint out there that is reef safe but cant think of the name..

Thanks

Rick
   
 
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Old 05-14-2011, 12:22 PM

i believe its krylon fusion but dont take my word on it....i heard it chips off easily too

edit: did some research it is krylon fusion...make sure to give the overflows a nice sanding to help it stick better, and make sure theres no oils on the overflow or else it might come off.
   

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Old 05-14-2011, 02:06 PM

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i believe its krylon fusion but dont take my word on it....i heard it chips off easily too

edit: did some research it is krylon fusion...make sure to give the overflows a nice sanding to help it stick better, and make sure theres no oils on the overflow or else it might come off.
Yeah Krylon Fusion is reef safe and I wouldnt say it chips of easily but it can chip.
   
 
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Old 05-14-2011, 02:34 PM

thanks everyone..krylon fusion it is..

Rick
   
 
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Old 05-14-2011, 04:12 PM

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thanks everyone..krylon fusion it is..

Rick
I vote for black!!! lol
   
 
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Old 05-15-2011, 06:28 AM

lol...yeah black its going to be..i was going to paint it the same color as the back ground but im making the overflow out of 8" pvc pipe cut in half so i cant get that color mixture like you can with acrlic or glass..

Rick
   
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