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Clay Howey

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Jun 1, 1999, 3:00:00 AM6/1/99
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I'm constructing a canopy to house my MH & NO actinic fixtures. I want
to paint the inside white. What kind of paint should I use?

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Cheers, Clay

Kim Gross

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Jun 2, 1999, 3:00:00 AM6/2/99
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What is best is a two part marine epoxy. Next is about any marine
paint. You need something that will handle the salt spry that will
cover it.

Kim Gross
Jen's Saltwater Haven
http://www.jensalt.com

Clay Howey

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Jun 3, 1999, 3:00:00 AM6/3/99
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Kim Gross wrote:

> What is best is a two part marine epoxy. Next is about any marine
> paint. You need something that will handle the salt spry that will
> cover it.

I was wondering about marine paint. Does it contain any anti-fungicide or
anything like that that may leach toxins into the tank?

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Cheers, Clay

Kim Gross

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Jun 3, 1999, 3:00:00 AM6/3/99
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Clay,

You would have to check the lable of the paint to make sure they did
not. Most paint does not contain anti-fungicides, but always check the
lables.

Kim

Left...@athomeforyou.com

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Jun 4, 1999, 3:00:00 AM6/4/99
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Many(pretty much ALL) marine paints for EXTERIOR use contain either
fungicides or copper to prevent algae and/or barnicle growth.

I'm curious how they would leach into the tank unless you used them on
the interior of the canopy?!?!?!?

Clay Howey

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Jun 7, 1999, 3:00:00 AM6/7/99
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Leftovers wrote:

> Many(pretty much ALL) marine paints for EXTERIOR use contain either
> fungicides or copper to prevent algae and/or barnicle growth.

Thanks, that's what I thought. Any suggestions what to use as an
alternative?


> I'm curious how they would leach into the tank unless you used them on
> the interior of the canopy?!?!?!?

No flame, but if you'd read the thread, you'd see that's exactly what I
want it
for. White paint to reflect as much light as possible. If you're about
to
suggest polished aluminum instead of paint, I agree, but it's very hard
to find
and I've given up.


Cheers, Clay

deflizard

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Jun 7, 1999, 3:00:00 AM6/7/99
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Clay: I don't know how big your canopy is, but maybe you could use the
reflector from those cheap shop light fixtures they sell at Builders
etc. hardware stores, around $7.99 or so, dismantle the electrical parts
and line the interior with the already painted white metal, that you can
pound flat, and screw in. just a thought. Regards <The Lizard> wearin
his shades under those brite lites


simon J okeeffe

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Jun 8, 1999, 3:00:00 AM6/8/99
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Clay Howey wrote:

What about aluminium foil?
I have heard that white is a better reflector of light that polished metal
anyway.


Simon.


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