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Old 21-July-05, 08:47 PM   #1 (permalink)
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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.
















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Old 21-July-05, 09:24 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Lookin sweet. bout damn time you cut something ^_^
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Old 21-July-05, 09:26 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Hey, I've cut quite a few cases up... just never posted them or they were just for fun lol...
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Old 22-July-05, 10:26 PM   #4 (permalink)
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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.
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Old 22-July-05, 10:40 PM   #5 (permalink)
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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!!!!

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Old 22-July-05, 10:43 PM   #6 (permalink)
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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.
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Old 22-July-05, 10:45 PM   #7 (permalink)
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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 )
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Old 22-July-05, 10:51 PM   #8 (permalink)
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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....
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Old 22-July-05, 11:15 PM   #9 (permalink)
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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?
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Old 23-July-05, 12:03 AM   #10 (permalink)
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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........
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Old 23-July-05, 12:20 AM   #11 (permalink)
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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
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Old 23-July-05, 12:22 AM   #12 (permalink)
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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
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Old 23-July-05, 04:23 PM   #13 (permalink)
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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:





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Old 23-July-05, 06:31 PM   #14 (permalink)
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that paint looks really nice... can you give me a link to where i can purchase that kinda paint?
~thanks
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Old 23-July-05, 07:15 PM   #15 (permalink)
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www.walmart.com

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

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Old 23-July-05, 07:46 PM   #16 (permalink)
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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......
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Old 23-July-05, 09:27 PM   #17 (permalink)
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you don't get out too much do you......

what is your problem? you like being mean to people online? do you get your kicks out of making fun of people? I was just asking for a link to the paint..
P.S Thanks for the link.
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Old 23-July-05, 09:32 PM   #18 (permalink)
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what is your problem? you like being mean to people online? do you get your kicks out of making fun of people? I was just asking for a link to the paint..

Hey, listen.............it was a joke (must not have saw the icons).........
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Old 23-July-05, 09:35 PM   #19 (permalink)
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Hey, listen.............it was a joke (must not have saw the icons).........

Im sorry but i didnt find it funny.. the icons to the left of your comment i interpeted as laughing at me.. that along with previous comments towards me.. (calling me anal) is not appreciated..
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Old 23-July-05, 09:38 PM   #20 (permalink)
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Im sorry but i didnt find it funny.. the icons to the left of your comment i interpeted as laughing at me.. that along with previous comments towards me.. (calling me anal) is not appreciated..

Okay............Let me ask you this...............are you going to tell me that you've NEVER seen a can of DupliColor at the local automotive parts store???
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