Removing background paint

[FortReef]

Hey there. I picked up a new tank and it has a painted background. The paint is falling off around The bulkhead fittings but is really stuck on in the rest of the area. What’s my best bet for removing it

Thanks!!

 

[WVNed]

Probably a razor scraper

 

[Slim64684]

I just used a razor blade to scrape the spray paint off the back of one of my tanks. Came off super easy.

 

[Peace River]

Probably a razor scraper

+1.

Use a sharp new blade and change out the blades often if the paint doesn’t come off easily.

 

[Mastiffsrule]

Hello, as everyone has already said it, I wanted to add a quick #WelcimetoR2R

I did want to add a few quick helper tips I used in the past. A hair dryer or heat gun on a low setting (it is a glass tank) will help soften the paint a bit to work a small area at a time. Keeping the area wet will help reduce the chance of scratching. Using a scraper with a handle will reduce hand fatigue, and a rounded edge will also help reduce scratches.

just some things I have come across. Stop by meet and greet if you like to say hi, or start a build thread so we can watch you build the tank.

HDX Glass Scraper Combo Kit GSK3-HDX - The Home Depot

www.homedepot.com

 

[FortReef]

Thanks for the advice worked like a charm

Hello, as everyone has already said it, I wanted to add a quick #WelcimetoR2R

I did want to add a few quick helper tips I used in the past. A hair dryer or heat gun on a low setting (it is a glass tank) will help soften the paint a bit to work a small area at a time. Keeping the area wet will help reduce the chance of scratching. Using a scraper with a handle will reduce hand fatigue, and a rounded edge will also help reduce scratches.

just some things I have come across. Stop by meet and greet if you like to say hi, or start a build thread so we can watch you build the tank.

HDX Glass Scraper Combo Kit GSK3-HDX - The Home Depot

www.homedepot.com

Thanks for the welcome. Been on here a while but this is my first tank in a few years. Definitely excited about this one. Lots of pics so far going to start a thread soon.