How do you paint a pc case?

[amuffin]

i kind of want to turn my HAF 912 into this glossy white kind of looking thing. Like the nzxt Phantom, is there a guide on how to paint pc cases? Or do you just spray the thing down with spray paint. Can I use somethign like this? http://www.michaels.com/Krylon%C2%AE-Indoor-Outdoor-Primer/cp0423,default,pd.html?start=7&cgid=products-craftpainting-paint-spraypaint&srule=Rating%20and%20Review%20%28Hi%20to%20Low%29

 

[sykozis]

Ill be painting the frame . The skin is brushed black anodized

Be careful not to get the paint too thick then.

Dang this is so hard to do :/

Nah....it's easy. Just time consuming.

 

[rufus_22]

ty for the tips !

 

[MonsterMawd]

I've discovered that Plastikote's Engine Enamel Aerosol paint is the best for DIY paint jobs on cases and parts. It's very forgiving when you apply it heavy, I'm only guessing, but it may be oil based paint, since it's made to withstand high temps?

This is a good guide for DIY painting your PC case

http://themodzoo.com/forum/index.php?/topic/481-diy-mod-guide-painting-anodized-aluminum-pc-case/

 

[Timberwolf55]

+1 to unksol on that link, looks great!

1) be sure that the paint you buy is good at adhearing to the materials you are spraying them on. You may need seperate paints for the plastic and the metal, which can lead to some color issues, but better to have a slightly off color than to find that your paint is chipping off a few months later

2) Paint is all about surface prep. When you think you are done with prep, then do it all again. The smallest problems in this stage can bring a world of hurt (bubling paint, rejected spots/fisheye, chipping, flaking, rub-off etc.)

3) You get what you pay for. Cheap paint is cheap for a reason. With a nice case that should last a really really long time I would not cheap out on the paint used.

Enjoy!

 

[Timberwolf55]

hey im a veteran painter,30 years in the field and have done federal jobs,migs,.stealths,tanks,and also commercial buildings!!
Ok some one stated using oil based,a good polyurethane(Engine paint is a tad over board,but is basicly the same kind of paint,its more durable and will with stand intense heat,cheap isnt better,but i would for sure get a spray can of paint,do it in layers,lightly,build it up,i have a HVLP,so am ahead of the game) will work excellent,on both plastic and metal,far as the prep,on the plastic,i would use,carpenters putty,water it down a tad so you can do a slurry coat on it,so its smooth,then use unm,maybe 220 or atleast 180 grid sand paper,be careful,im doing the same thing,am taking a full tower by dell and gonna make it Rock..lol...also you can use a good polyurethane caulk,but thats a one step deal,cant sand it,and better be a pro, application wise or your screwed..i would use a carpenters putty like i said for the scratches etc,then i would use kills oil base,can get it in spray cans,then a good oil base finish,color of your choice,and watch it the nozzels will clog,the cheap ones suck..warning ok...get what ya pay for! email me if you have any questions!

 

[lotekon]

Hello,
I have my computers painted a few years already. I do it not only for myself but also for my friends. We invent different weird patterns and combine different techniques. We always bring the ready idea to http://goodservice.ca
and they do everything for us. I recommend.