turbopsi's project worklog *lots of pics*

turbopsi · 21-July-05, 08:47 PM

I'm doing a mod for my GF to have. I think she's getting jealous of everyone else with their cool looking cases and all.

So far I've cut a side panel window, and two 80mm fan holes. I also cut into the plastic of the front bezel, for a blowhole effect.

I had it sitting like that for a while in my room.. but we just got some paint, sandpaper, and a sanding block from walmart yesterday.. so we are gonna finish painting it, and put some plexi in the side(with maybe an etching).

Today I sanded the side panel, and top panel, and added some primer. I used 100grit sandpaper to get rid of the old beige paint, and then used some Krylon primer on it. I plan on maybe using 220 on it tomorrow, then another coat of primer for an even smoother effect.

One thing I noticed.. is how dark this primer is.. does that mean we can't use a light color now? She kind of wants a pink paint job

. Any color/brand reccomendations for a nice looking pink?

Well here is some pics of what has happened so far.. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated, just remember that I'm on a budget.

j-dogg · 21-July-05, 09:24 PM

Lookin sweet. bout damn time you cut something ^_^

turbopsi · 21-July-05, 09:26 PM

Hey, I've cut quite a few cases up... just never posted them or they were just for fun lol...

turbopsi · 22-July-05, 10:26 PM

Update:

Just hit the primed panels with some 220grit.. and sprayed a second coat of primer.. I believe that's all I need on it now.

I just went and got some Metalflake blue Duplicolor paint. It should look sweet.

After the second coat of primer dries I will sand it smooth with 320grit, or 400, and spray the Duplicolor on. I am glad I didn't stick with pink.

But my GF is a bit disappointed..

The next case I do will have to be pink now lol..

Anyways as soon as the primer dries, and I spray the color on, I will post pics.

Highperf15 · 22-July-05, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by turbopsi


	Update: Just hit the primed panels with some 220grit.. and sprayed a second coat of primer.. I believe that's all I need on it now. I just went and got some Metalflake blue Duplicolor paint. It should look sweet. After the second coat of primer dries I will sand it smooth with 320grit, or 400, and spray the Duplicolor on. I am glad I didn't stick with pink. But my GF is a bit disappointed.. The next case I do will have to be pink now lol.. Anyways as soon as the primer dries, and I spray the color on, I will post pics.

Pink????..........eeegads!!!!

turbopsi · 22-July-05, 10:43 PM

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	Pink????..........eeegads!!!!

Yeah, I felt the same way..I wanted my first PR worklog to be nice, not girly

. I'll have to do another one(in pink) just to make her happy though.

Highperf15 · 22-July-05, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by turbopsi


	Yeah, I felt the same way..I wanted my first PR worklog to be nice, not girly. I'll have to do another one(in pink) just to make her happy though.

The things we, guys have to do to please the ladies...........(I'd do the same

)

Canus · 22-July-05, 10:51 PM

Consider yourself lucky turbopsi. My Girlfriend once made me wear a pink fuzzy hat. She did the whole guilt trip thing until I put it on....

turbopsi · 22-July-05, 11:15 PM

Here is my first coat of color.. man those flakes look good.

Should I use 400grit on this coat to sand it smooth before I apply the second coat? Or just add another coat like it is..

Or do I use a finer grit paper?

Highperf15 · 23-July-05, 12:03 AM

Looks sweet.............as far as what grit to use, that would depend on how smooth it is..........the smoother - the finer the grit.....if it's got a lil texture to it 400 would be a good start........just fill a spray bottle with soapy water and keep it wet while sanding........

ranger1033 · 23-July-05, 12:20 AM

Love the color that is my favorate and the metalflakes make it awsome looking i would say the same thing that Highperf15 best way to start.Is with 400 grit

Nerdz · 23-July-05, 12:22 AM

OH sure..you get your paint job right the first time..I keep messing up someone..Dam weather...

Its called metal Cast btw..

Do you like how it looks now? If not sand it withj 400 and then clear coat, if you want it a bit darker, lightly 400 it, then put another color coat on

turbopsi · 23-July-05, 04:23 PM

Stuff seems to be coming along well with this project.

I painted the second coat of color to the top panel, and painted the first coat of paint on the windowed side panel.

Here's your eye candy:

DavidVaini · 23-July-05, 06:31 PM

that paint looks really nice... can you give me a link to where i can purchase that kinda paint?
~thanks

turbopsi · 23-July-05, 07:15 PM

www.walmart.com

Duplicolor Metal Specks(as seen above). I highly reccomend duplicolor and krylon paints.

Highperf15 · 23-July-05, 07:46 PM

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	that paint looks really nice... can you give me a link to where i can purchase that kinda paint? ~thanks

you don't get out too much do you......

DavidVaini · 23-July-05, 09:27 PM

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21-July-05, 08:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
turbopsi Supe-Hoe-Charged Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 1,737	turbopsi's project worklog lots of pics I'm doing a mod for my GF to have. I think she's getting jealous of everyone else with their cool looking cases and all. So far I've cut a side panel window, and two 80mm fan holes. I also cut into the plastic of the front bezel, for a blowhole effect. I had it sitting like that for a while in my room.. but we just got some paint, sandpaper, and a sanding block from walmart yesterday.. so we are gonna finish painting it, and put some plexi in the side(with maybe an etching). Today I sanded the side panel, and top panel, and added some primer. I used 100grit sandpaper to get rid of the old beige paint, and then used some Krylon primer on it. I plan on maybe using 220 on it tomorrow, then another coat of primer for an even smoother effect. One thing I noticed.. is how dark this primer is.. does that mean we can't use a light color now? She kind of wants a pink paint job. Any color/brand reccomendations for a nice looking pink? Well here is some pics of what has happened so far.. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated, just remember that I'm on a budget. Attached Thumbnails __________________

21-July-05, 09:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
j-dogg Mystical Schwinn Guru Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: West Melbourne, Fl-HOE-rida Posts: 8,821	Lookin sweet. bout damn time you cut something ^_^ __________________

21-July-05, 09:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
turbopsi Supe-Hoe-Charged Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 1,737	Hey, I've cut quite a few cases up... just never posted them or they were just for fun lol... __________________

22-July-05, 10:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
turbopsi Supe-Hoe-Charged Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 1,737	Update: Just hit the primed panels with some 220grit.. and sprayed a second coat of primer.. I believe that's all I need on it now. I just went and got some Metalflake blue Duplicolor paint. It should look sweet. After the second coat of primer dries I will sand it smooth with 320grit, or 400, and spray the Duplicolor on. I am glad I didn't stick with pink. But my GF is a bit disappointed.. The next case I do will have to be pink now lol.. Anyways as soon as the primer dries, and I spray the color on, I will post pics. __________________

22-July-05, 10:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
Canus Apex Advanced Techie Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Earth Posts: 172	Consider yourself lucky turbopsi. My Girlfriend once made me wear a pink fuzzy hat. She did the whole guilt trip thing until I put it on.... __________________ "It is the Duty Of The Strong TO Protect The Weak."----Truly great madness cannot be achieved without significant intelligence. "Evil is oft seen only in retrospect."

22-July-05, 11:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
turbopsi Supe-Hoe-Charged Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 1,737	Here is my first coat of color.. man those flakes look good. Should I use 400grit on this coat to sand it smooth before I apply the second coat? Or just add another coat like it is.. Or do I use a finer grit paper? Attached Thumbnails __________________

23-July-05, 12:03 AM	#10 (permalink)
Highperf15 a.k.a., Frank Bullitt Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Have Gun ....Will Travel..... Posts: 3,893	Looks sweet.............as far as what grit to use, that would depend on how smooth it is..........the smoother - the finer the grit.....if it's got a lil texture to it 400 would be a good start........just fill a spray bottle with soapy water and keep it wet while sanding........ __________________

23-July-05, 12:20 AM	#11 (permalink)
ranger1033 Imperial News Bounty Hunter Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: In a Galaxy Far Far Away Rouses Point, NY Posts: 8,013	Love the color that is my favorate and the metalflakes make it awsome looking i would say the same thing that Highperf15 best way to start.Is with 400 grit __________________

23-July-05, 12:22 AM	#12 (permalink)
Nerdz Sir Knight of Spamalot Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Water-hoe-Bury, CT Posts: 6,587	OH sure..you get your paint job right the first time..I keep messing up someone..Dam weather... Its called metal Cast btw.. Do you like how it looks now? If not sand it withj 400 and then clear coat, if you want it a bit darker, lightly 400 it, then put another color coat on __________________ I still fold "No amount of Experimentation can Prove Me right, It only takes one to prove me Wrong"-Albert Einstein

23-July-05, 04:23 PM	#13 (permalink)
turbopsi Supe-Hoe-Charged Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 1,737	Stuff seems to be coming along well with this project. I painted the second coat of color to the top panel, and painted the first coat of paint on the windowed side panel. Here's your eye candy: Attached Thumbnails __________________

23-July-05, 06:31 PM	#14 (permalink)
DavidVaini The Green Gator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 661	that paint looks really nice... can you give me a link to where i can purchase that kinda paint? ~thanks __________________

23-July-05, 07:15 PM	#15 (permalink)
turbopsi Supe-Hoe-Charged Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 1,737	www.walmart.com Duplicolor Metal Specks(as seen above). I highly reccomend duplicolor and krylon paints. __________________ Last edited by turbopsi; 23-July-05 at 07:50 PM.