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    Tank Trim Question

    I have a 135 at home that I am currently cleaning up. Well I noticed a couple pieces of the trim was lose on this tank and I decided to reinstall all the trim just for the heck of it. Now my question is, what is the best way to secure the trim while re applying the silicone/trim?

    Thanks

    CF
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  • #2
    Re: Tank Trim Question

    I think its usually held on with a thin bead of silicone along the top edge of the glass...  at least thats how its looked when I've pulled trim off.

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    • #3
      Re: Tank Trim Question

      Steve use a strap clamp
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      • #4
        Re: Tank Trim Question

        Tape...I use masking
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        • #5
          Re: Tank Trim Question

          what was holding it before you took it off?

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          • #6
            Re: Tank Trim Question

            what was holding it before you took it off?

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            • #7
              Re: Tank Trim Question

              The silicone was the only thing keeping the trim in place, but I am wondering if when the tank is built at the factory, do they use clamps or anything to secure the trim until the silicone sets up.  

              I am really discouraged by this new company Ocean Atlantis, I hope they have corrected this problem, this is the second Ocean Atlantis tank I have bought new, that has developed loose trim after a few months of use.

              By the way, just in case anyone is curious, YES, this is the tank I had posted here for sale a couple weeks back, I'll repost after I have secured the trim and am happy with the overall appearance.

              CF
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              • #8
                Re: Tank Trim Question

                I will ask the manufacturer of your tank how he normally does it.
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                • #9
                  Re: Tank Trim Question

                  I was gonna say, he is fairly local if memory serves.  I figured one of the LFS on here that carry his tanks could either call him or something to that effect.

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                  • #10
                    Re: Tank Trim Question

                    Gaffer tape would be a good choice.

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                    • #11
                      Re: Tank Trim Question

                      REDNECK TANK
                      just cover it with duct tape  
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                      • #12
                        Re: Tank Trim Question

                        Well, I re-installed the bottom trim piece's last weekend, and I am very happy with the results, of course I won't be able to say for sure until the tank is filled but it looks great. Now I have to do the top trim....

                        CF
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