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| Thread ID: 40295 | 2003-12-03 21:58:00 | case paintings | kblue (4947) | Press F1 |
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| 197131 | 2003-12-03 21:58:00 | I want to paint my case black but aren't sure where to get the paint for it. Does anyone know of any good places near Remuera or in Auckland city? | kblue (4947) | ||
| 197132 | 2003-12-03 22:05:00 | I'm guessing spraypaint would probably do it?? you'd probably need to use some primer or undercoat first though. | somebody (208) | ||
| 197133 | 2003-12-03 22:10:00 | Well it's always a good thing (pressf1.pcworld.co.nz) to have a black case, but keep in mind - if it's a high performance unit then the heat dissipation may be a problem with additional coatings, other than the original. Anyway, I'd suggest just use a standard enamel from any dyi store, and don't use a regular brush - one of those mini-whatchacallits that look like a ummmm furry flat thing, gives a wonderful smooth texture - get the smallest you can find - maybe 2" square for the best affect. | Greg S (201) | ||
| 197134 | 2003-12-03 22:13:00 | In retrospect, Yeah I agree with Somebody - spray might be better, and also prime the surface lightly first. I hope ya remove the innards first though! |
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| 197135 | 2003-12-03 22:22:00 | my concerns are whether the paint will stick to the plastic parts of the case strongly enough, so it won't come off when scratched. Maybe a very very good clean with meths or something to clean off any bit of oil from the case might also help. | somebody (208) | ||
| 197136 | 2003-12-03 22:23:00 | Speaking of paint - anyone heard of the recent craze of transparent paint? makes the surface it's painted on turn invisible. kind of reminds me of the old camper/hiker's solution to instant water powder - just add water for instant refreshment! :D | Greg S (201) | ||
| 197137 | 2003-12-03 22:25:00 | Agree with the idea of meths or other solvent to clean the case first, but why oh why should a case have any oil or plastic on it anyway? urk! | Greg S (201) | ||
| 197138 | 2003-12-03 23:42:00 | Don't use a solvent (eg Turps) on the plastic bits .... | Jester (13) | ||
| 197139 | 2003-12-04 00:07:00 | I have been looking into this myself,But ive picked up a compressor and airbrush,next step is to buy some automative quality paint and have a go on my spare cases. Anyway,ive been researching it over the last couple weeks. In a nutshell Disasemble the case completly,including the front panel,switches and everything else. Wash down with warm soapy water. Sand metal parts till smooth with a fine grain sandpaper Primer the lot including plastic parts. Paint,using many layers of light coats. Theres quite a few tutorials available on the net. and heres one www.techtv.com |
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