Best Paint

[Optimist]

Hey everyone. Let's make this thread short. I just want to know which kind of paint is best for painting the back of my 120 gallon. I have heard both latex and enamel paint are good.

 

[rallysman]

I've had great luck with several thin coats of enamel. However, Latex is easier to remove later if you want to.
Both will work well

 

[beblondie]

I use ACE hardware spray enamel and yes several light coats are better than
a few heavy coats less chance of runs too-Anne

 

[Dr Joe]

Glass or acrylic?

If you think you might want to remove it someday...latex.

 

[WyldFya]

I use ACE hardware spray enamel and yes several light coats are better than
a few heavy coats less chance of runs too-Anne

Same brand I use... It is actually made by Krylon paints.

I personally would recommend the use of ace enamel spray paint in a flat black. This had the best adhesion for glass. When I did my old 135, I used 25 coats of paint, very very light passes every time, and I waited 5-10 between passes.

 

[kbl14]

On my first tank I used rustoleum and found it to be a pain in the butt. It took several coats and the drying time took forever. But once it was on I was happy with the results. Oh yeah I used a brush and two different shades of blue.