I got a used tank that has a blue background and sides. I would rather have black. Is there a product that permanently binds to acrylic that I can use to make a black background and sides?
Paint on/over Acrylic?
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JoshH
Tank Status: Wet...ish, growing things....
Could you laminate a thin sheet of black acrylic to the inside of the tank? Then use either vinyl or some kind of paint for the outside, krylon fusion comes to mind but I don't think it's made anymore TBH.. @cromag27 @Elder1945 @Floyd R Turbo thoughts here?
fusion is still available, but it’s become harder to find. honestly, any paint advertised for plastic can work. the tough part is that acrylic is a little more “oily” than other plastics, so there can be adhesion issues. best to test on a scrape piece of acrylic and see if you like the results.
is the blue background painted or is it blue acrylic?
is the blue background painted or is it blue acrylic?
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The back and sides have a thin piece of acrylic veneer over the clear. I can do this again with the black if there is no suitable options for paint.
