I want to paint my whole case black, and later on add some finishing touches. I have sanded down my case ( using a wire brush on a drill ) but i dont know the sort of products i need.... now i dont want it to be a "mirror black " just a bit like the ANTEC SONTA look. Also Would i need to use Vinyl die on the plastic, or just spray paint ??

Ty,

Cool_dude

you can use vinyl dye or paint on the plastic, just test the paint and make sure it adhere's well and doesn't eat the plastic at all. If you don't want a shiny finish, put a couple coats of black on, but no clearcoat. then do a really fine sanding.

If anybody has a better method, tell him.

I havent seen that Antec in person, but I'm assuming if its not glossy, youre wanting to use something like a flat or satin finish black.

If you use vinyl dye on the bezel, a black satin finish spraypaint should match up fairly close for the case itself. I would just find some scrap material to try both out on, and see if you like the results.

You should also be able to find a clearcoat in a matte or satin finish to use over your paint. Once again, try it out on your sample stock before spraying your case.

Its pretty much going to be some trial and error to find the certain look youre going for most likely.

p.s...You already had a thread for this topic. It's better practice to keep bumping your thread, rather than starting another one asking the same questions.

Hi,


Thanks for your replies, but could you like make a list of what i need ?
e.g:
2 black spray paint cans,
etc
etc..

Here is what the paint finish i want it to look like...



@jinx: yeh but it was at the top and no 1 was replying....

Quote: Originally Posted by cool_dude Hi, Thanks for your replies, but could you like make a list of what i need ? e.g: 2 black spray paint cans, etc etc..

wtf? ....Better Idea

Quote: Originally Posted by jinx© wtf? ....Better Idea

I like the "better idea"
....lazy is supposed to cost ya more, Right Bro? great response...

well these werent written for nothing,
http://guides.pcapex.com/pimprig_pai...the_basics.php
read that itle tell ya pretty much everything you need to know