The Miracle Tank

[Why-Me]

Someone mentioned Boat paint and that sure makes sense.

That was me, I suggest Duralux marine paint; just my opinion.

DURALUX MARINE ENAMEL

A single package, alkyd enamel designed for use on commercial or pleasure boats. DURALUX MARINE ENAMEL is also ideal for equipment, onshore and offshore oil rigs, bridges, tanks and most other structural objects. It fights rust and corrosion under moderate exposure to salt water, fuel oils and harsh cleaning solutions. DURALUX MARINE ENAMEL is available in seventeen ready-mixed high gloss marine colors, and three camouflage colors.

 

[najer]

Sorry, ... !

 

[Katrina71]

I've done all the epoxy and boat stuff when building with my dad.

 

[Katrina71]

Scratches or crazing in any finish is still a compromise. Latex is just easier to repair.

 

[Magellan]

For lighting, I assume you’re doing the only sensible thing and getting a MH? 400w should work nicely

 

[Katrina71]

If I were going to paint a stand, inside or out, I would use the Valspar cabinet paint. And plan on doing at least 5 coats.

If you want to hide the wood grain, put down the primer and let it dry really well. Take spackle (wall patch stuff) and put a very thin coat over it to fill in the wood grain. Let it dry for a day and sand it smooth. Then, paint over it and the grain will be gone.

I have learned from experience in the last 2 weeks that 5 coats of paint alone isn't enough to hide the wood grain. This has worked very well for my kitchen cabinets.

I do use wood putty and sand before I ever prime. Sorry, I thought that was a given.

 

[Katrina71]

For lighting, I assume you’re doing the only sensible thing and getting a MH? 400w should work nicely

A hybrid. A special-never tested-hybrid.

 

[Magellan]

A hybrid. A special-never tested-hybrid.

Your nem is going to be so happy

 

[Katrina71]

A 24" Awesome Hybrid!!!

 

[Katrina71]

Your nem is going to be so happy

I know. I can't wait to see him respond!

 

[Katrina71]

@Katrina71 If you are wanting a purple tang, I am about to take in one with hlle and make it better. It will not be going through qt, until the hlle is healed up, unless I can get time at home to do TTM plus peroxide qt. It will be needing a home though when all healed.

Oooooh. That's right up our alley.

 

[Eagle_Steve]

I know. I can't wait to see him respond!

Don’t forget, I have a pretty rainbow bubble still waiting for this tank.

Excuse the no filter crap pic lol.

 

[najer]

Oooooh. That's right up our alley.

I nearly commented on that post and then thought "nope, he has her right there!"

 

[Scurvy]

Well look at you breaking new ground in the lighting game!

 

[Brew12]

I do use wood putty and sand before I ever prime. Sorry, I thought that was a given.

I found wood putty not to work nearly as well as spackling compound for woodwork, just prime the wood before you use it. Makes a crazy smooth surface if done right.

 

[Katrina71]

I found wood putty not to work nearly as well as spackling compound for woodwork, just prime the wood before you use it. Makes a crazy smooth surface if done right.

Do you trowel wet or dryish?

 

[WiscoFishNut]

Can't wait to see where this build goes! Good stuff

 

[Katrina71]

I nearly commented on that post and then thought "nope, he has her right there!"

I appreciate the enabling from across the pond!

 

[Katrina71]

Temp is playing a big role in the finish on the stand. We'll see. I'm going to test some stuff.

 

[siggy]

A 24" Noopsyche Hybrid!!!

Very Cool

Temp is playing a big role in the finish on the stand. We'll see. I'm going to test some stuff.

Any chance you can get a spray gun? Wagner ? With all those fancy moldings it would leave a nice finish.