Hi everyone, wanted to share my sump painting project. I apologize in advance for the long description. Feel free to avoid the whole story and jump to conclusions with the pictures .
STORY:
Few months ago I got a used Aqueon ProFlex Sump for about $50, as you’ll see in the pictures, the sump is pretty scratched up, and I know that if I don’t do the painting, my OCD will eventually kill me, plus it’ll be a pain in the neck to stop my tank filtration to get it paint after everything is settled. Hope you guys like it. Open to hear what you guys think.
PROCESS:
I first cover the top with news paper and painters tape to avoid paint and dust getting inside the water compartment, I went with mate black Quick Color,fast drying all purpose spray paint enamel, from Home Depot, it’s not fish safe for sure, but it won’t be in contact with the inside so it should be fine, plus it’ll make this process quick. The paint has very little smell, so I recommend it 100%. I used 1 can for all three sides and about 1/2 of a can for the bottom, not sure how many coats but the more the better, as long as you let it cure between layers. I know the front panel will show scratches but I’m thinking I’ll use some type of smoke or icing spray paint, maybe could even wrap it with some window tint or some sort, so I can still see the water levels but not the scratches. I’ll post some more pictures once the whole sump is finished and also some more once I have it running in my tank. Thank you so much guys.
STORY:
Few months ago I got a used Aqueon ProFlex Sump for about $50, as you’ll see in the pictures, the sump is pretty scratched up, and I know that if I don’t do the painting, my OCD will eventually kill me, plus it’ll be a pain in the neck to stop my tank filtration to get it paint after everything is settled. Hope you guys like it. Open to hear what you guys think.
PROCESS:
I first cover the top with news paper and painters tape to avoid paint and dust getting inside the water compartment, I went with mate black Quick Color,fast drying all purpose spray paint enamel, from Home Depot, it’s not fish safe for sure, but it won’t be in contact with the inside so it should be fine, plus it’ll make this process quick. The paint has very little smell, so I recommend it 100%. I used 1 can for all three sides and about 1/2 of a can for the bottom, not sure how many coats but the more the better, as long as you let it cure between layers. I know the front panel will show scratches but I’m thinking I’ll use some type of smoke or icing spray paint, maybe could even wrap it with some window tint or some sort, so I can still see the water levels but not the scratches. I’ll post some more pictures once the whole sump is finished and also some more once I have it running in my tank. Thank you so much guys.