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Thinking about painting a PC case

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I was thinking about buying a new case just so I could paint it, I've seen guides to painting cases and all, but is there a way to buy just "plain" unpainted cases? And is there a way to spray-paint with minimal gloss whilst still making the surface of the paint smooth? Because I don't really want a shiny case :S

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the more thin layers you can use the better. it will give a deeper richer colour. to get a proper finish you have to apply the correct method of sanding and polishing or it will look like you attacked it with a paint roller while drunk... best just to try and find a colour you can live with or choose a matt finish that wont require as much finishing...

then get a cheap air brush kit and put your own stencil design on it... the end results can be very impressive for a little bit of effort. you may also consider a custom paint job from a professional but that will cost ...

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HEXiT wrote :

the more thin layers you can use the better. it will give a deeper richer colour. to get a proper finish you have to apply the correct method of sanding and polishing or it will look like you attacked it with a paint roller while drunk... best just to try and find a colour you can live with or choose a matt finish that wont require as much finishing...

then get a cheap air brush kit and put your own stencil design on it... the end results can be very impressive for a little bit of effort. you may also consider a custom paint job from a professional but that will cost ...



Ah okay, I already know what colours I want, any other tips you can give me on painting it and equipment I'll need? Or how-to's?


Message edited by -Jackson on 02-05-2012 at 02:09:28 PM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgT [...] _YY83dGbEI those two have some ideas but they finish with a clear coat . I assume you can get a low gloss finnish as well though .

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