EZ stor 8 Gallon

Parker

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I needed two more 8 gallon EZ Stor buckets for reservoirs in my recirc systems. Couldn't find black unless I wanted to pay ~$75 total including shipping and tax. So I got 3 white ones for about $55 with the plans to spray paint one of them with Krylon Plastic Black Spray Paint non reflective just on the outside to see if that works. Anyone know it if will work and not cause problems with the plants?

I have 2 extra black lids for use on other two and can use the black/white panda film on the buckets without too much trouble but wanted to get feedback on spray painting them.
 
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It says it's made for plastic so I didn't scruff the surface, although it wouldn't have hurt to do so. I'm mainly worried about the the fumes somehow affecting the plants. But I don't want the paint coming off also. I wont need the painted one for a few days so the paint fumes can dissipate and if the plants droop I can always change it out for the ones with the panda film on them
 
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It says it's made for plastic so I didn't scruff the surface, although it wouldn't have hurt to do so. I'm mainly worried about the the fumes somehow affecting the plants. But I don't want the paint coming off also. I wont need the painted one for a few days so the paint fumes can dissipate and if the plants droop I can always change it out for the ones with the panda film on them
They'll be fine methinks. A 24 hour cure should all but eliminate off gassing.
 
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