Painting Inside of Canopy

[lossman]

Has anygone ever painted the inside of a wood canopy? We have a black canopy, yes it was sold to us that way at an LFS, and we want to paint the inside a lighter color to prep for warmer lighting, such as T5s or Metal Halides.

Will any marine grade paint do, or should I be looking for something in particular?

Any other painting advice that may not be obvious?

Thanks

[Moloch_0]

I've always used flat white indoor paint. I've had hoods like this for four years now withought any sign of degredation. I usually just do about three coats.

[Moloch_0]

...forgot to add latex

[reefnetworth]

use the Marine Paint, or you could do as i did on one of my DIY's and have 1/16" mirror, cut and if needed, drilled. it cost about $25.00 for 3 pcs. for a 55G hood/canopy. Good luck whichever way you choose, and have a great weekend!
JDM......

[Alphabet]

If I were doing it I would use an Acrylic latex. I would also use the acrylic primer, unless you wanted to use oilbase, which is ok too. Of course first give it a light sanding you do not need to go overboard with the sanding, just enough to give the primer something to adhere to.
I have used sherwin-williams acrylic paints and they are great. Be sure not to use the kitchen and bath paint though, it has mildew additives.
Yes they do make a marine paint if you wanted to go that route too. hth and good luck!

[J. Montgomery]

The inside of my canopy is covered in white Kilz primer/sealant.

[stugray]

White epoxy spray paint.

Sold as 'appliance paint' at HD, Lowes, or Ace.

Stu

[Fish'InMN]

Two coats Acrylic latex white primer, light sanding between and after coats, then two coats of Polyacrylic sealer, light sanding between coats. But I go overboard, so...

Marty