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
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Removing background paint
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Probably a razor scraper
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Probably a razor scraper
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Use a sharp new blade and change out the blades often if the paint doesn’t come off easily.
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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.
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 advice worked like a charm
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.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
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