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Removing Paint

Howie

Howie

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Ok, I put three coats of crafters paint on the back of my 120, and I'm not happy with the results. Back to the drawing board and Plastidip. LOL

What is the best way to remove this water based acrylic paint? I know scraping it with a razor blade scraper is the only way but I want to avoid scratching the glass as much as I can.

Please advise.
 
Howie

Howie

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Well after seeing my background from the front it looks great! Originally, I thought it looked uneven from the angle I looked at it from when it was on the floor after painting it, but now that's it up on the stand it appears very even in tone and vibrant color.

The color is called Phtalo blue and the acrylic paint brand is Artist's Loft, which is Michael's store brand. Its $3.99 for a 4 oz tube. I did 3 coats and used 2 tubes.

Now that the tedious work is done, the fun begins in putting in PFS and building LR caves! And of course, stocking!!
 
Leffler817

Leffler817

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Home Depot used to sell an Eco friendly paint stripper. I forget the exact name but something like 'Strip n Peel' or 'Peel A Way' ???? You would spread a gel like substance with a brush let it set and peel it off in a vinyl sheet. Luck.


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Pat Kelly

Pat Kelly

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When you paint the outsie back they always look bad from the outside.
Put water in, light on top and they look great.
I spray paint mine.
I used to brush it on. LOL lot of work.
I tape up the edges and spray it on and no problems

 
frankoq

frankoq

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how about some pics?
I'm considering going with blue backgrounds for rack tanks but would like to see some pics first.
 
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