What type of paint

[john73738]

As my tank project is winding down I am curious as to what type of paint to just for the outside of the tank,

Interior or Exterior?
Acrylic or latex?

Should I Kilz it first?
Acrylic or latex?

Just a few more minor things to finish in in the house it goes.

 

[vaine111]

Krylon Fusion. If you are talking painting the glass.
Don't kilz it unless you are going for white

 

[iloveoscars702]

used Behr Paint and Primer (black) for the back of my 125. used three coats and it looks good.

 

[john73738]

Sorry did not specify, This is a ply tank

 

[BadOleRoss]

It's pretty much up to you. Int or Ext will be just fine. You can save a little work by going with a paint that has the primer built into it. An exterior or bathroom paint may offer a little extra protection. Heck, I drywalled the outside of my tank and will be doing the molding and painting tomorrow.

 

[verruckt]

just for the fact that your tank may get a little water splashing on it here and there i would use an oil based paint. i have this stuff called "barn and fence" paint that i used to paint my 3 stall dog house and used the same stuff to paint my parents barn for there miniature horses. stands up great to weather, gives it a nice shine. its waterproof, non toxic.

 

[L~C~G]

Do you guys get a product in the US called gripseal?

It is a water based pigmented sealant and it a dream to work with. It is what I used on the whole outside of my tank

 

[verruckt]

never heard of that product myself. would have to call around.