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Home Built Hydroponics Unit for an 8th Grade Science Classroom - The Hydroshack Lives Again!

Step 13Paint

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Of course you have to paint it. It is predominantly steel and will be in a wet environment. I use Rust-oleum High Performance Enamel - Safety Blue. As I paint just about everything this color, my kids and my students have taken to calling it "D-Blue"

I also like using a snap on or clamp on handle.

No need for numbered steps. Mask off anything you don't want blue. Lay enough cardboard on the driveway so the direct over spray won't hit. (the indirect over spray will simply sweep up)

Flip the beastie over and start with the bottom. Flip it right side up and paint everything else!
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I teach High School Welding and Video Game Development (currently) and have taught everything in the Industrial Technology area. I also currently teach Welding at the Community College. I love des...
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