Looking for a good quality paint to paint my case.

[Adul]

I know some people have used automotive paint for their cases, but I am not sure I want to go that far. I am looking to mod my case a little and give it a new coat of paint. Any suggestion, tips, tricks, etc would be appreciated.

 

[Audiofight]

Here's what I do to mod my own cases and have painted cases prior to sending them off to people when sold/traded here.

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  Lightly sand the surface with a fine grit paper (300 or higher at least)
  - helps paint to adhere
  
  Use a rag with rubbing alcohol (99% isopropyl is what I use)
  - removes paint dust and any oil from your skin, don't touch surface after this step
  
  Shake paint can and spray light coats (4-6 initially, 1-2 more after dry)

Paint - $.94 at Wal-Mart
Sand Paper - $2.xx for a couple sheets
Alcohol - $.84 at Wal-Mart

Less than $5 and you can start modding. The next case will only cost $1 b/c the sand paper and alcohol will be left over from before.

 

[Adul]

what if I want a nice gloss finish?

and what about dust?

 

[cheapgoose]

here

 

[Audiofight]

Dust wipes off with a cloth easily and if you want a high gloss shine.....use Gloss Black or any Gloss color to do it.

You can also buy clear coat in a can from the same places or in an arts and craft store. That will enhance the gloss.

All my systems have a mirror finish black paint job. At night, they seem to suck light into themselves. During the day, especially in sunlight, the look like a smoked mirror.

When painting them, you have to have a good area with very little to no traffic to stir up the dust. I paint things in my basement. Granted, not the best ventilated, but it is like a crypt. Dry and slightly cool, like 65F all the time. No humidity either.

 

[Adul]

Originally posted by: audiofight
Dust wipes off with a cloth easily and if you want a high gloss shine.....use Gloss Black or any Gloss color to do it.

You can also buy clear coat in a can from the same places or in an arts and craft store. That will enhance the gloss.

All my systems have a mirror finish black paint job. At night, they seem to suck light into themselves. During the day, especially in sunlight, the look like a smoked mirror.

When painting them, you have to have a good area with very little to no traffic to stir up the dust. I paint things in my basement. Granted, not the best ventilated, but it is like a crypt. Dry and slightly cool, like 65F all the time. No humidity either.

damn I have a balcony to paint on

 

[Adul]

that link rocks cheapgoose

 

[Audiofight]

Not sure where you are located, but I am willing to do the painting for you. No charge other than shipping both ways...

Otherwise, you might want to find a different place to do this.....a balcony is going to blow too much stuff around...even on a calm evening. Never do painting outdoors.

Even if you have a friend with a garage. Throw some newspapers down and grab a windex bottle full of water and lightly spray the area to keep any dust/dirt away. The water will cause it to settle to the ground instead of floating....

 

[Adul]

Originally posted by: audiofight
Not sure where you are located, but I am willing to do the painting for you. No charge other than shipping both ways...

Otherwise, you might want to find a different place to do this.....a balcony is going to blow too much stuff around...even on a calm evening. Never do painting outdoors.

Even if you have a friend with a garage. Throw some newspapers down and grab a windex bottle full of water and lightly spray the area to keep any dust/dirt away. The water will cause it to settle to the ground instead of floating....

thanks for the tips. I guess Iwill have to bug my friend over the weekend then

 

[Audiofight]

Spray the water up in air and left it settle to the ground. I didn't word that very well. The newspapers are for clean up afterwards of course (don't want paint on his garage floor )

Good luck and let us know how it turns out

 

[Adul]

Originally posted by: audiofight
Spray the water up in air and left it settle to the ground. I didn't word that very well. The newspapers are for clean up afterwards of course (don't want paint on his garage floor )

Good luck and let us know how it turns out

I will. I just got to find a weekend I am not busy doing stuff :x

LAN party next wekend... hmm