this is my "Black Bird"
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It's the first computer case I've painted.
all the drives are also painted, (DVD, HP CD-WR, ZIP & 1.44)
Painted all the flap/doors too.
Took about 1-1.5 hours total
Removing all the drive face plates & painting took about 1-1.5 hours total.
Total cost $2.73
Here's how I did it:
First thing I did was purchase the paint
Go to Wal-Mart & take some white paper sheets with you
Don't buy Enamel, after drying it will chip or crack very easily.
Get Spray Paint, (I chose Indoor/Outdoor "ColorWorks" by Krylon.)
Satin-Black is the color, not too glossy & not too flat.
So after finding the Color you want, spray a couple of shots on the paper.
(Just to make sure it?s going to look the way you want it to. People will probably look funny at you, but that?s OK cause your computer will look cool.)
Next you?ll need to disassemble your computer case & the drive face plates
Disassemble your computer case, making sure to remove the LEDs, buttons & stickers.
(The buttons can be painted, but should be removed from the case if you intend to paint them.)
All drive face plates are removable, but you?ll need careful cause they are easily broken.
Take your time, in a room ample light, remove the face plates from all your drives.
The CD-rom/DVD/CD-wr drives a bit more difficult than the others, because
You?ll have to make sure the drive tray is open before the face plate will come off.
The tray itself will have a face plate, it?s removable but it?s difficult.
Take you time & look from behind the tray face plate to see the method in which it was attached.
Then carefully remove it/them. (This is the most difficult part of the whole process.)
If floppy drive is like most it will have a hinged door that I call a ?flap?
Zip drives also use the flap design. Use a piece of scotch tape & secure it to the backside of the flap & top of the face plate. (This will keep the flap open without having to remove it.)
After removing all the items to be painted, you?ll need to clean them.
Take a clean rag with rubbing alcohol and clean all the surfaces that will be painted.
Make sure to clean the case cover very well, because it?s larger its harder to clean.
(the oils from your hands are not visible, so take time to clean the case cover)
No Sanding is required.
Being careful not to touch any surface after it?s been cleaned, because the oils on your fingers can mess things up. (hold the face plates from the back while cleaning)
Now on to painting,
You?ll need to be in a well ventilated area that is at least 70 degrees F. With lots of light, preferably sunlight. (Light is very important, because it will help you see the item better & you?ll need to know when something needs a bit more paint here or there.)
This process woks well?Take a cardboard box, cut it so that it lays flat on the floor
Lay all the items to be painted on it. (Spread them out, so that you don?t get ?cross spray? on anything.)
& lay them face up & all lined up in the same direction.
There are five sides that will need to be painted.
1)face or front, 2)left side, 3)right side, 4)top, 5)bottom
remember this while painting, or else you?ll end up with an ugly looking paint job.
Paint the faceplates that have flaps first, because they need to dry before being moved to paint the flap.
(Make sure to shake the spray can really well (at least 45sec) before starting & keep shaking it whenever you are not spraying.
That will help keep the paint the same density & help make an even coat.)
With all the face plates on the cardboard (facing the same direction) start spraying with the tip about 1.5 ft away and work your way closer until the spray is covering the item.
(don?t get too close or the paint will run & you?ll have to start over.)
Paint all the faces first, then all the left side, then top, then right sides, then bottom. (clock wise)
Painting all the face plates one after another in the same direction.
(This will help keep cross-spray to a minimum)
Let the face plates dry, again sunlight helps this process.
Now paint the case cover, remembering to coat the edges & don?t forget bottom edge.
Let everything dry 30- 45min, then move the face plates with flaps into position & paint the flap.
Check & double check everything for missed spots or lightly covered areas & retouch. (lightly spray)
Again good lighting helps you see everything & helps everything dry.
Let everything dry for at least two or three hours before reassembling.
Carefully assemble the drives & put your case back together.
LMK what you think & if you have any questions.
Click here
It's the first computer case I've painted.
all the drives are also painted, (DVD, HP CD-WR, ZIP & 1.44)
Painted all the flap/doors too.
Took about 1-1.5 hours total
Removing all the drive face plates & painting took about 1-1.5 hours total.
Total cost $2.73
Here's how I did it:
First thing I did was purchase the paint
Go to Wal-Mart & take some white paper sheets with you
Don't buy Enamel, after drying it will chip or crack very easily.
Get Spray Paint, (I chose Indoor/Outdoor "ColorWorks" by Krylon.)
Satin-Black is the color, not too glossy & not too flat.
So after finding the Color you want, spray a couple of shots on the paper.
(Just to make sure it?s going to look the way you want it to. People will probably look funny at you, but that?s OK cause your computer will look cool.)
Next you?ll need to disassemble your computer case & the drive face plates
Disassemble your computer case, making sure to remove the LEDs, buttons & stickers.
(The buttons can be painted, but should be removed from the case if you intend to paint them.)
All drive face plates are removable, but you?ll need careful cause they are easily broken.
Take your time, in a room ample light, remove the face plates from all your drives.
The CD-rom/DVD/CD-wr drives a bit more difficult than the others, because
You?ll have to make sure the drive tray is open before the face plate will come off.
The tray itself will have a face plate, it?s removable but it?s difficult.
Take you time & look from behind the tray face plate to see the method in which it was attached.
Then carefully remove it/them. (This is the most difficult part of the whole process.)
If floppy drive is like most it will have a hinged door that I call a ?flap?
Zip drives also use the flap design. Use a piece of scotch tape & secure it to the backside of the flap & top of the face plate. (This will keep the flap open without having to remove it.)
After removing all the items to be painted, you?ll need to clean them.
Take a clean rag with rubbing alcohol and clean all the surfaces that will be painted.
Make sure to clean the case cover very well, because it?s larger its harder to clean.
(the oils from your hands are not visible, so take time to clean the case cover)
No Sanding is required.
Being careful not to touch any surface after it?s been cleaned, because the oils on your fingers can mess things up. (hold the face plates from the back while cleaning)
Now on to painting,
You?ll need to be in a well ventilated area that is at least 70 degrees F. With lots of light, preferably sunlight. (Light is very important, because it will help you see the item better & you?ll need to know when something needs a bit more paint here or there.)
This process woks well?Take a cardboard box, cut it so that it lays flat on the floor
Lay all the items to be painted on it. (Spread them out, so that you don?t get ?cross spray? on anything.)
& lay them face up & all lined up in the same direction.
There are five sides that will need to be painted.
1)face or front, 2)left side, 3)right side, 4)top, 5)bottom
remember this while painting, or else you?ll end up with an ugly looking paint job.
Paint the faceplates that have flaps first, because they need to dry before being moved to paint the flap.
(Make sure to shake the spray can really well (at least 45sec) before starting & keep shaking it whenever you are not spraying.
That will help keep the paint the same density & help make an even coat.)
With all the face plates on the cardboard (facing the same direction) start spraying with the tip about 1.5 ft away and work your way closer until the spray is covering the item.
(don?t get too close or the paint will run & you?ll have to start over.)
Paint all the faces first, then all the left side, then top, then right sides, then bottom. (clock wise)
Painting all the face plates one after another in the same direction.
(This will help keep cross-spray to a minimum)
Let the face plates dry, again sunlight helps this process.
Now paint the case cover, remembering to coat the edges & don?t forget bottom edge.
Let everything dry 30- 45min, then move the face plates with flaps into position & paint the flap.
Check & double check everything for missed spots or lightly covered areas & retouch. (lightly spray)
Again good lighting helps you see everything & helps everything dry.
Let everything dry for at least two or three hours before reassembling.
Carefully assemble the drives & put your case back together.
LMK what you think & if you have any questions.
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