How do I seal paint to an aquarium?

[AydenLincoln]

I painted the back of my aquarium. And then the paint got dinged when I was going to put the enamel on. I’m so mad. What’s the best paintable waterproof sealant? I bought a spray one and realized quickly that’s a bad idea and I don’t want to get chemicals inside the aquarium.

 

[AydenLincoln]

I should’ve gone with glass paint to ugh. Would MOD Podge work? The paint peels very easily grrr.

 

[exnisstech]

I've sprayed the back with good results just using some cheap enamel but before setting up the tank. It is very hard to remove though. Later I started using latex with a roller. It will peel easily but thats what I wanted so I could easily remove it if I chose. Touch up is easy as well, just dab the spot. Not water proof I'm sure but I don't really get spills on the back glass. Vinyl wrap would probably be the most durable.

 

[LordofCinder]

Krylon fusion paint is the right one, it will never come off. You need something that bonds to glass

 

[vetteguy53081]

I painted the back of my aquarium. And then the paint got dinged when I was going to put the enamel on. I’m so mad. What’s the best paintable waterproof sealant? I bought a spray one and realized quickly that’s a bad idea and I don’t want to get chemicals inside the aquarium.

Clear lacquer. Just be sure to cover tank when applying it so no fumes get into the air exchange

 

[AydenLincoln]

Clear lacquer. Just be sure to cover tank when applying it so no fumes get into the air exchange

So this? Would work? Also I didn’t do that when I painted it lol. I will give it a good rinse and wipe down too since my Mom tried to spray a lacquer on.

 

[AydenLincoln]

Thinking more like this? @vetteguy53081

 

[vetteguy53081]

Thinking more like this? @vetteguy53081 View attachment 3106830

Yes and price is right

 

[AydenLincoln]

Yes and price is right

$7 with a coupon!

 

[AydenLincoln]

So I left the tank outside uncovered so I could do the sealant and a bird pooped in it lol! I realized after I could’ve just left it in the garage after I took it in because the spray enamel didn’t work like I thought it would ugh. Also I thought about this but look how long it takes to dry! YIKES!

 

[jasonrusso]

I bought 2 sample sizes of black acrylic paint. I did the back of my 210. It takes several coats because wet paint on glass wants to come off. Use a foam roller and assume 4-5 coats.

 

[AydenLincoln]

I bought 2 sample sizes of black acrylic paint. I did the back of my 210. It takes several coats because wet paint on glass wants to come off. Use a foam roller and assume 4-5 coats.

I tried a brush and it took me more like 8-10 coats lol! Samples are great haha.

 

[jasonrusso]

I tried a brush and it took me more like 8-10 coats lol! Samples are great haha.

Eventually it worked! That's what matters. Now that I think of it, you are correct. Probably 5 main coats, then endless touch up.

 

[AydenLincoln]

Well the paint didn’t work I give up! It got dinged and the sealant dripped. Aquarium background it is.

 

[Troylee]

Use black viynl it’s on for a life time and doesn’t fall off like paint lol

 

[Dburr1014]

Birt

So I left the tank outside uncovered so I could do the sealant and a bird pooped in it lol! I realized after I could’ve just left it in the garage after I took it in because the spray enamel didn’t work like I thought it would ugh. Also I thought about this but look how long it takes to dry! YIKES!View attachment 3107158

Bird poop will help it cycle faster.
J/K

 

[jasonrusso]

This is black paint on the glass. Many coats.

 

[jasonrusso]

Well the paint didn’t work I give up! It got dinged and the sealant dripped. Aquarium background it is.

How are you painting? I used a small foam roller. You have to wait in between coats otherwise the paint just smears around.

 

[Blondie Fragz]

I painted the back of mine with black plastidip. But it will peel off eventually if you want it to. It was very similar to the vinyl feel but easier to apply and touch up.

 

[AydenLincoln]

How are you painting? I used a small foam roller. You have to wait in between coats otherwise the paint just smears around.

I started with a foam roller and then used a normal paint brush I did let them dry. It was normal house paint though not acrylic or glass paint like I should’ve used!