Feedback on Privacy Films ?

[BOBT00LS]

Hello All. Has anyone used cling on privacy films for their backgrounds ? Im contemplating and looking for some feedback from those that have.

Thanks
Bob

[poconogal]

Interesting idea, Bob. Never thought of using that, but I am using contact paper that I attached to oak tag. I like your idea though and I think I'll try it soon. Is it just the clear stuff or do they come in colors? Where do you get it?

[brewmaster15]

Connie,
I have a 125 with the contact paper attached right to the tank...it works great and comes off easily as well.

Bob... when I read the title..I thought This topic was about something very different... my first thought was ...great...now whose posting their "private" home movies..

take care,
al

[BOBT00LS]

Yes Al, now that you mention it, I see what it could look like. I actually tryed the contact paper and what a pain to get all the air bubbles out to get a nice solid look. Ive got 45 feet of white and 45 feet of light blue sitting here. Its just to hard to get it to look good with the tanks filled and in place. I was thinking about the frosted type of film which comes with different designs and yes it does come in different colored patterns. It clings to the glass without any adhesive, somewhat like those peel and stick decorations you put on your windows or doors for different holidays. If anyone out there has used it let me know and if I do I'll take some pics.

Bob

[BOBT00LS]

Hi Connie. I forgot to mention that you can get it at Home Depot, Lowes or even Ebay. Ebay is your best bet because there is a big selection of colors and patterns.

Bob

[poconogal]

Hi Connie. I forgot to mention that you can get it at Home Depot, Lowes or even Ebay. Ebay is your best bet because there is a big selection of colors and patterns.

Bob

Thanks, Bob. Excellent idea, I'm definitely going to try it. I particularly like that it sticks without any adhesive.

[poconogal]

Connie,
I have a 125 with the contact paper attached right to the tank...it works great and comes off easily as well.

Bob... when I read the title..I thought This topic was about something very different... my first thought was ...great...now whose posting their "private" home movies..

take care,
al

LOL... Al, I admit I did a double take too! I was like, hmmm... privacy films, is this a discussion about someone's porn? Then I saw it was Bob so I figured it couldn't be...

[2sybs]

I picked up a roll of window tint film that is supposed to have a mirrored affect that I plan on using on my 75. I had a mirrored background on my 55 and really liked it and the fish didn't seem to mind after they got used to it. But the problem i had with that one was the fact that it was a tape on milar film that discolored when it got wet.
This window tint film goes on without adhesive also and it can be removed fairly easily, (as opposed to paint etc.) also you can get colored films that can be used with it.
Now I just need to find the time to drain the tank and move it away from the wall long enough to apply it.

[poconogal]

I picked up a roll of window tint film that is supposed to have a mirrored affect that I plan on using on my 75. I had a mirrored background on my 55 and really liked it and the fish didn't seem to mind after they got used to it. But the problem i had with that one was the fact that it was a tape on milar film that discolored when it got wet.
This window tint film goes on without adhesive also and it can be removed fairly easily, (as opposed to paint etc.) also you can get colored films that can be used with it.
Now I just need to find the time to drain the tank and move it away from the wall long enough to apply it.

Thanks, another good suggestion! I have two questions though - can you see thru the film at all? I wouldn't want to see the wires hanging outside the back of the tank. Also, where did you get the roll of film? Auto parts store?