Internal Zip drive with a black face plate?

Dogsbody

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I'm building my first system with a black case, and was wondering if anyone knows if you can get a black face plate for an internal Iomega Zip drive? Yeah, I know it's "old technology", but I'm bored!
 

corkyg

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Remove the face plate from your beige Zipper - then stop by your nearest model shop and get a can of flat black plastic model spray. Spray your face plate - let it dry, and replace it. You will have a black Zip drive. :)
 

Xionide

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use engine enamel it sticks really good. i did the whole front of my case and my cdrw and the buttons and if you saw it you would think it came that way. i didnt have to sand it. i just wiped it off and sprayed her down.
if you try scraping the paint with your fingernail it will fell like its the actual plastic
 

Zim Hosein

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Originally posted by: voodoo33500
use engine enamel it sticks really good. i did the whole front of my case and my cdrw and the buttons and if you saw it you would think it came that way. i didnt have to sand it. i just wiped it off and sprayed her down.
if you try scraping the paint with your fingernail it will fell like its the actual plastic

voodoo33500, I'd love to see some PICS of your rig, got any?
 

Xionide

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nope, my cam broke everything looks all fuzy. ill get you some wen i get a new one.
did i sense a little sarcasim?
 

Dogsbody

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So, do I go with flat black or enamel? Any votes out there? Maybe I can do the same with my Pioneer DVD-R?
 

corkyg

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I have done my Pioneer DVD (106S) and carefully gave it red lips. :) Flat or enamel depends on the finish you want. My case has a flat/satin finish so I wanted to match it. That is a personal choice - and - you can use your imagination - there are colors out the gazoo available.