How to remove Deepcool XFan 120mm fan blades

[carlobenj]

So I was about to customize my rig. I'm going for an all white theme. Now I'm planning to use Deepcool XFan White 120mm however I want to paint the fan housing with white spraypiant. I'm trying to remove the fans by pushing the blades out but can't seem to remove it. I was able to remove other fan's blade but that's not made by Deepcool. Does anyone have idea on how to remove the fan blase for Deepcool XFan 120mm White Led?

 

[Aeacus]

Not all fans are made with detachable fan blades. And forcing the fan blades out will break the bearing, effectively breaking the fan.

I'd mask the fan blades with painter's tape, spray it and once paint is dry, remove the painter's tape.