Weird, I know but has anyone installed black vinyl or limo tint as a band across a rimless tank?

[A_Blind_Reefer]

With my vision issue I have become extremely sensitive to light…like beyond belief. I wear blacked out sunglasses indoors and keep the lights off and blinds closed except at night really. The two or three inch band above the waterline has become an issue even with sunglasses. I’m thinking about installing a strip of solid black vinyl or limo tint all the way around from the top edge to just below the waterline. The only issues I can foresee are the flipper outside magnet catching the edge or peeling. I think some tanks come with vinyl across the back and don’t have issues that I’ve heard of. Any advice on type of vinyl to use? Especially if they come in like a three inch wide roll as measuring and cutting is not possible for me without getting someone to help.

 

[X-37B]

I use black abs 1/4" thick sheeting cut to size to hide my 3" sandbed and surface.
Its attatched with double sided tape.
This might work for you.

 

[Troylee]

Vinyl will be fine and a flipper should glide right over it without issue since the edge is very minimal..

 

[exnisstech]

Black vinyl should work. Could even use a piece wider than needed and use a strait edge and razorblade to trim the bottom nice and even. I wouldn't do window tint as it meant to be installed on the inside

 

[A_Blind_Reefer]

I found some satin black automotive chrome delete trim rolls in various widths that might work. I’ve never worked with vinyl wrap but have tinted many a windows in my younger days. I’m thinking I can do the front pane by lining it up with the top edge by feel. We’ll see if can cut it along the bevel of the glass at either end by feel. I’m not ballsy enough to install the sides by myself as I’d best case scratch the glass, or worst case cut into the seal as its not an outside corner. Or I could just wait and get some help which is probably better! Thanks for the input

 

[MoshJosh]

Gila 36 in. x 78 in. Black Privacy Window Film PB78 - The Home Depot

Gila Privacy Black Window Film provides daytime privacy and increases the comfort of your home using advanced technology. By rejecting heat, reducing glare, blocking UV rays, it also helps keep rooms with direct sunlight cool and can help protect carpets and furniture. And with static cling...

www.homedepot.com

 

[Lbrdsoxfan]

I used this to cover up the lowish waterline on my rimmed tank. Should work as they offer varying thickness.

LZLRUN Black Matte Air-Release Adhesive Vinyl Tape Roll - Come with Installation Tool Set (1/2" x 30ft) https://a.co/d/3D7YAZV

 

[tydeck]

I’ve used windows tint on my Fluval 13.5 and V.

 

[Lbrdsoxfan]

You can just barely make it out over the yellow line. No one knows the difference except me, lol.

 

[A_Blind_Reefer]

I used this to cover up the lowish waterline on my rimmed tank. Should work as they offer varying thickness.

LZLRUN Black Matte Air-Release Adhesive Vinyl Tape Roll - Come with Installation Tool Set (1/2" x 30ft) https://a.co/d/3D7YAZV

This worked out phenomenally! I got the two inch wide version. It’s amazing how much light, glare and shimmer spill and reflect through that sliver of glass above the waterline. I should have done this years ago. Thanks for the link!

 

[Lbrdsoxfan]

This worked out phenomenally! I got the two inch wide version. It’s amazing how much light, glare and shimmer spill and reflect through that sliver of glass above the waterline. I should have done this years ago. Thanks for the link!

Glad it worked out.

 

[A_Blind_Reefer]

Glad it worked out.

Before and after. Probably hard to tell as I’m sure I didn’t get decent pics, but in person the reduced glare, spill and shimmer outside the tank is drastic. Now I just need to find a permanent solution to my cardboard valance I taped around the light fixture.

 

[jmichaelh7]

Black vinyl works