Entropy Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Anyone have a local source for black egg crate? I just need a small piece about 4x12 inches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-b0xcar- Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 I can cut you a piece. Shipped $10 Pickup $5 Marble Falls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Capt. Obvious Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 If I may offer a suggestion: regular egg crate (aka light diffuser) + Krylon Fusion (let dry and cure before adding to tank). I have know many reefers to use Krylon Fusion to paint PVC for overflows for years without any issue, and I, myself, have as well. Just a suggestion/tip. (poster is not associated with Krylon® in any way. "Krylon®" and "Krylon® Fusion" are copyright Krylon Products Group ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+brian.srock Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Sweet. Thanks Cap. was going to google info soon on the return pump pvc outlets that are in my tank and very white. BRS has some black egg crate as well but their currently out of stock http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store/products/fragging-supplies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entropy Posted February 23, 2012 Author Share Posted February 23, 2012 I thought about the Krylon (I paint the back of the tank with it), but it tends to chip over time when subjected to movement and running water. This will be a cap to my overflow so I would rather have something solid black. Plus white is $10 a sheet anyway so I might as well get it in black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entropy Posted September 14, 2016 Author Share Posted September 14, 2016 (edited) Well, nothing like bringing back a 4 year old post, but Same question... Anyone have a local source for black egg crate? Edited September 14, 2016 by Entropy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Well, nothing like bringing back a 4 year old post, but Same question... Anyone have a local source for black egg crate? Nope, but BRS has free shipping. [emoji4] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+FluxCapacitor Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Was it krylon fusion you used that chipped off? It's made to fuse to plastics and "never" come off. I can see regular spray paint having a chipping problem but I'd be surprised to hear that the fusion stuff came off of plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entropy Posted September 15, 2016 Author Share Posted September 15, 2016 Yeah it was Krylon Fusion. The key to Fusion (or any paint really) is the prep. The surface needs to be sanded or chemically altered to allow the paint to get a good bond. That is pretty difficult on egg crate. Where it usually chips is when you dump a bunch of live rock on it. Now that I think about it though, since I am planning to use it under rocks in a freshwater setup it really don't matter what color it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mFrame Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 There are also dyes that soak into the PVC (I believe RIT dyes are one of them). Or check out our sponsor FlexPVC as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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