Quickest Method of Removing Paint From Tank

[aquafan2001]

What is the best, fastest, and safest way to remove the black paint from the back of my tank?

It is a 180 glass, that I had the LFS paint black when I ordered the tank from them.

Any recommendations from past experience would be greatly appreciated.

Rich

 

[toxicfish]

a razer blade will work great

 

[Fried_fish]

if its on the outside of the tank. I've used acetone and paint remover with no side affect. Using a blade may take a long time and may scratch up your tank.

 

[Ornatapinnis]

I would challenge the paint stripper or acetone idea. That can't be good on your silicone or the plastic trim.

A razor blade or a glass scraper will work fine and will not take very long typically. Paint normally doesn't adhere to glass real well.

Be carefull around your silicone (and fingers).

Joel

 

[fishnutham]

use industrial razor blades and a good steel handle make one slow pass turn over and do again then change the blade it may seem like waste but you shouldnt get any scratchs this way

 

[toxicfish]

if its on the outside of the tank. I've used acetone and paint remover with no side affect. Using a blade may take a long time and may scratch up your tank.

I use a razer blade all the time to remove paint from glass, it wont scratch any glass if you use it correctly. Acetone or paint thinner will just make a HUGE mess and most likely eat up the silicone.