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Will krylon spray paint leach?

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by PotRoast, Apr 25, 2012.

  1. Apr 25, 2012 #1
    PotRoast

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    I am thinking about spray painting a few coral plugs florescent orange. I will use them as price markers at a frag swap.








    Do you suppose I need to coat the plugs with epoxy (or similar?) to prevent leaching of the paint? Or is that overkill?








    Thanks.



     
  2. Apr 25, 2012 #2
    PotRoast

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    Good question Pot Roast! Yes, Krylon spray paint will leach chemicals for an unknown time, even when dry. It has not been tested in an underwater environment. So, yes, Krylon spray paint will likely leach chemicals)


    Question: What should I coat the spray painted plugs with to stop the leaching? Epoxy? Polyurethane? Something else?


     
  3. Apr 25, 2012 #3
    kyro

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    Marine grade epoxy resin should work
     
  4. Apr 25, 2012 #4
    PotRoast

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    cool where do I get something like that? Ace? Menards? Or is it a special order item?


     
  5. Apr 25, 2012 #5
    Bela

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    FWIW I spraypainted some pvc for an overflow for my nano tank I built years ago on an ultra low budget. I never noticed adverse effects. I probably had 2' of spraypainted pvc under water for about a year and a half.

    That's a pretty good idea about pricing frags though. I wonder if any of the plug manufacturers would considering dying their plugs different colors. I don't imagine it would be too difficult.
     
  6. Apr 25, 2012 #6
    kyro

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    Home depot or ace might have it though I wouldnt be suprised if they didnt considering we live nowhere near a marine enviorment.
     
  7. Apr 25, 2012 #7
    Waverz

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    I know a guy that could make colored GLASS frag plugs.  /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/whistling.gif
     
  8. Apr 25, 2012 #8
    PotRoast

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    you do? are you a glassblower?

     
  9. Apr 25, 2012 #9
    softieatheart

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    Why not use plastic golf tees?  They come in lots of colors and are cheap.
     
  10. Apr 25, 2012 #10
    vikubz Cedar Falls

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    FWIW I searched this on reefcentral and many folks reported using krylon with no ill effects. Dry thoroughly of course.
     

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