Backgrounds

[D&M]

Anyone found a good way to stick on backgrounds?

I've just been wraping around the back and taping the edges, but there has
to be something to put the background flush with the glass. Lately I've
squirted some water between, smoothed out with a credit card, but that's
short term, and edges don't stick. Thinking maybe sugarwater??
7-Up/Sprite/Ginger Ale, something sticky but clear, and won't hurt if it
gets in the tank accidentally.
Heard reference to vegtable oil being used, not sure if I want that near my
tank.

Cheers

[RedForeman ©®]

vasoline, but messy.... silicone, not the adhesive may work, but again,
messy....

really, I've thought about painting the back of a tank before it gets
installed, but the chances of wanting it to change, makes it nearly
impossible...

If you do happen to come up with an idea... I'll listen...

--
RedForeman ©®




"D&M" > wrote in message
...
> Anyone found a good way to stick on backgrounds?
>
> I've just been wraping around the back and taping the edges, but there has
> to be something to put the background flush with the glass. Lately I've
> squirted some water between, smoothed out with a credit card, but that's
> short term, and edges don't stick. Thinking maybe sugarwater??
> 7-Up/Sprite/Ginger Ale, something sticky but clear, and won't hurt if it
> gets in the tank accidentally.
> Heard reference to vegtable oil being used, not sure if I want that near
my
> tank.
>
> Cheers
>
>

[Andy Hill]

"D&M" > wrote:
>Anyone found a good way to stick on backgrounds?
>
>I've just been wraping around the back and taping the edges, but there has
>to be something to put the background flush with the glass. Lately I've
>squirted some water between, smoothed out with a credit card, but that's
>short term, and edges don't stick. Thinking maybe sugarwater??
>7-Up/Sprite/Ginger Ale, something sticky but clear, and won't hurt if it
>gets in the tank accidentally.
>Heard reference to vegtable oil being used, not sure if I want that near my
>tank.
>
Rubber cement (both on the glass and the background, let dry, then v-e-e-r-y
carefully stick). Not a good idea to get the wet cement in the tank (once
dry, it's pretty inert). Get it right the first time -- you'll destroy the
background if you ever remove it.

[Trina]

That has to be the most unique use of KY jelly I've ever heard of!!

*BG* :D

Trina :)
Yukon, Canada
44gal/tall/pent/fresh
http://mekong.connections.yk.ca/milady/H2O/LiquidZoo.html

On Fri, 30 Jan 2004 00:11:29 -0000, High Flight > wrote:

>D&M > says...
>> Anyone found a good way to stick on backgrounds?
>
>1 - Use tape to secure the top.
>
>2 - Apply LIBERAL amounts of KY jelly or generic equivalent to the glass.
>
>3 - Press background to glass from top to bottom and side to side,
> allowing excess to seep out along the edges.
>
>4 - When all air has been expelled, tape sides and bottom.
>
>The KY will help adhere the backgrond to the glass, was well as improve
>its appearance. Over time you may find bubbles, but they can be tweaked
>by simply peeling back the background as needed, more added, then
>resealed. Another advantage is that it's water soluble, so if it
>doesn't work out for you, it's easy to remove.
>
> Jack