Aquarium Girl
Aquarium Advice Freak
I have successfully painted the back of my 3ft tank in the past using a spray flat black enamel, so I decided to use the same product to paint the back of my new 4x2x2.
The tank (although new) was dirty and a bit scratched in places (there was a reason he makes 'em cheap I think) so I cleaned it with white vinegar.
I thought I had cleaned it pretty well - it sure looked clean - but after 2 coats of paint I could see a streaky film from the inside that I knew would drive me nuts, so I have just finished removing all of the paint with acetone.
Could anyone who has successfully sprayed the back of their tank PLEASE advise me on the best way to prepare the surface so this doesn't happen again?
I'm assuming it was remnants of vinegar that caused the streaking so I'm worried that the acetone might do the same. I have cleaned it some more using window cleaner - where to from here? Am I ready to tackle it again do you think, or is there some other preparation I should do to make sure the glass is free from any contaminants?
Desperate for advice as I've had all sorta of set backs with painting the stand and I am so wanting to get this tank set up already!!!!
The tank (although new) was dirty and a bit scratched in places (there was a reason he makes 'em cheap I think) so I cleaned it with white vinegar.
I thought I had cleaned it pretty well - it sure looked clean - but after 2 coats of paint I could see a streaky film from the inside that I knew would drive me nuts, so I have just finished removing all of the paint with acetone.
Could anyone who has successfully sprayed the back of their tank PLEASE advise me on the best way to prepare the surface so this doesn't happen again?
I'm assuming it was remnants of vinegar that caused the streaking so I'm worried that the acetone might do the same. I have cleaned it some more using window cleaner - where to from here? Am I ready to tackle it again do you think, or is there some other preparation I should do to make sure the glass is free from any contaminants?
Desperate for advice as I've had all sorta of set backs with painting the stand and I am so wanting to get this tank set up already!!!!