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[alfa147x]

Old Title: Looking to paint my Antec P180B

I really want to paint the inside of my Antec case black


Here is the inside:

any tips? I was going to use my $20 newegg case for practice

Couple of things I'm looking to source:
Black high quality cable sleeves does anyone have tips or a guide on this?
White Heat shrink tubing for the ends of ^
White SATA cables
White 120mm Fans x4 no LEDs

Any good websites?

Thanks guys!
Alfa147x

 

[superccs]

I suggest a black spray paint, it will be difficult to get all the small angles with a roller 😛

Hope it turns out the way you want it.

You don't need to spend $20 on a case, just go find an IT dept somewhere, anywhere, they will most likely have a beige box for you to play with.

 

[alfa147x]

I suggest a black spray paint, it will be difficult to get all the small angles with a roller 😛

Hope it turns out the way you want it.

You don't need to spend $20 on a case, just go find an IT dept somewhere, anywhere, they will most likely have a beige box for you to play with.

Only if I could get small enough rollers 😀

My old rig was in a $20 newegg case 😉

 

[aigomorla]

You need to spray.

Use painters blue tape to cover all area's you dont want painted.

Remember take your time, do not rush.

Also spray at least 1 foot away, dont spray up close or the spray paint could clump, then you'd have to spray to distribute.... its easier just to spray 1 foot away, and get it done the first time correctly.

 

[alfa147x]

You need to spray.

Use painters blue tape to cover all area's you dont want painted.

Remember take your time, do not rush.

Also spray at least 1 foot away, dont spray up close or the spray paint could clump, then you'd have to spray to distribute.... its easier just to spray 1 foot away, and get it done the first time correctly.

btw I was joking about the whole rollers thing 😉

I don't know what to do with the HDD Cages :\

 

[aigomorla]

rollers dont work well on metal.

It wont give you an even application.

You'll have streaks or area's which the paint wasnt applied evenly.

Its best to spray metal, unless u can get it dipped.

 

[alfa147x]

Awesome thanks!



Couple of things I'm looking to source:
Black high quality cable sleeves does anyone have tips or a guide on this?
White Heat shrink tubing for the ends of ^
White SATA cables
White 120mm Fans x4 no LEDs

 

[alfa147x]

Any idea what spray paint I should purchase?

 

[zagood]

Sleeving/heatshrink: http://en.mdpc-x.com/
Sleeving guide: http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=202639
Painting the inside of case: http://www.overclock.net/case-mods-general-discussion/458611-interior-case-spray-painting-guide.html
Sleeve the SATA cables

 

[alfa147x]

Awesome great links! Thanks!