Paint a White Monitor, Black

LordPhoenix

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Hi...

I have a White/Beige Monitor. What's the easiest way to paint it black? I never painted in my life and I want it to match my Keyboard, Mouse, Headset, Case, You get the idea... BTW, It's CRT.
 

Davegod

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vaguely recall seeing this come up on http://www.dansdata.com/ have a poke around with the search there.

iirc, its not exactly easy, involving taking off the monitor casing (the tricker than it sounds part) and dying it - likely need to take special care of what dye etc due to heat or whatever.
 

MichaelD

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I asked this same question over in Cases in didn't get too many answers. :(

The SAFEST (not the easiest) way to do it is to completly remove the guts of the monitor from the case. From what I read, on some monitors it's easy, others, not so easy.

I haven't done it b/c I am chickensh!t. :eek: I'm very afraid that all the pieces will just not go back together again.

Also, I'd really hate to go thru all that trouble and then have the paint start flaking off or something in a month. :roll:

There's a special kind of paint you have to use as well; IIRC, it's that "Vinyl Dye" paint like you'd use on interior auto parts.

Someday, when ALL 19" LCD monitors have a 16ms response time and cost less than $400, I'll get a black one. Until then, it's ugly beige 19" CRT luvin'!
 

LED

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It's really not that difficult on standard Monitors...remove the back, scuff up the plastic, @ least 2 coats of paint, then clear coat are the basics... On the Tube, cover it with newspaper and do the same to the Bezel. Before assembly blow out the guts with an aircompressor.


Sample of one and another
 

thuper

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I did it. My daewoo 710c went from beige to black with 2 good coats of vinyl dye. It's sold at advance auto parts for 4 bux a can and it is better than paint.
 

Pollock

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I've been considering this, but I too kinda chickened out. The vinyl dye is supposed to work really well from what I read though, and even won't blot up.
 

hjo3

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Topic Title: Paint a White Monitor, Black
Because of your weird comma placement, it kinda sounds like you're telling a black to paint a white monitor. But whatever. TEHO.
 

TwoBills

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Originally posted by: LED
It's really not that difficult on standard Monitors...remove the back, scuff up the plastic, @ least 2 coats of paint, then clear coat are the basics... On the Tube, cover it with newspaper and do the same to the Bezel. Before assembly blow out the guts with an aircompressor.


Those are some nice paint jobs, LED. Are you using the vinyl dye they're talkin' about or just plain ol' paint?
 

pirred908

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BE VERY CAREFUL TAKING APART YOUR MONITOR! Taking apart monitors and power supplies can be very dangerous. Theres capacitors in both of those that could kill you or severly injure you. I highly suggest you don't take apart your monitor unless youyr a trained electrician.
 

nunyer

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DO you know how long it takes for the transformer to discharge after it is unplugged? I plan to paint my monitor to match my keyboard and case. Neon Green. I will be using all automotive paints, since that I what my business is. I do to see a problem with the paint flaking off as long as you use a plastic adhesion promoter.

Thanks
Joe
 

Pollock

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Originally posted by: nunyer
Pirred
DO you know how long it takes for the transformer to discharge after it is unplugged? I plan to paint my monitor to match my keyboard and case. Neon Green. I will be using all automotive paints, since that I what my business is. I do to see a problem with the paint flaking off as long as you use a plastic adhesion promoter.

Thanks
Joe
I know that even after a week of being unplugged, they can still hold a powerful charge. But also, if you have a more modern monitor there will probably be metal to shield the dangerous parts. That's where I have a problem, because I don't know when they started making monitors with the metal shielding. I guess I could crack open one of my monitors to check anyway, but...*shrug*
 

pirred908

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Oh I didn't realize that. I've just heard the warning from more computer savy people than myself.
 

Toastedlightly

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hmm... There is a way to discharge your moniter. I read it in an A+ Certification book. (yea, they expect you to be able to open a moniter to do minor fixes). Can't remember now... maybe google.
 

LED

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Originally posted by: TwoBills
Originally posted by: LED
It's really not that difficult on standard Monitors...remove the back, scuff up the plastic, @ least 2 coats of paint, then clear coat are the basics... On the Tube, cover it with newspaper and do the same to the Bezel. Before assembly blow out the guts with an aircompressor.


Those are some nice paint jobs, LED. Are you using the vinyl dye they're talkin' about or just plain ol' paint?

Thanks...One's PPG paint and anothers standard spray can, both have clear coat...I haven't tried the dye yet nor the Plastic Krylon stuff but I did use that Granite like stuff ;)
 

hjo3

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Originally posted by: nunyer
DO you know how long it takes for the transformer to discharge after it is unplugged?
Transformers don't really hold a charge when power isn't being supplied to them... capacitors do. And some CRT capacitors can hold a dangerous charge for years.

Anyway, discharging a monitor usually means unplugging it, then shorting the high-voltage anode to the monitor's frame, waiting 15 minutes, and repeating. It's dangerous, so read a guide thoroughly before trying it.
 

Looney

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Originally posted by: MichaelD
I asked this same question over in Cases in didn't get too many answers. :(

The SAFEST (not the easiest) way to do it is to completly remove the guts of the monitor from the case. From what I read, on some monitors it's easy, others, not so easy.

I haven't done it b/c I am chickensh!t. :eek: I'm very afraid that all the pieces will just not go back together again.

Why make it so complicated? Just get a half dozen permanent black markers, and just paint it black with that.