Best Spray Paint for ...

esemte · 18th December 2003, 5:31 PM

im thinking of painting my Chassis to a matte black colour, i practised on my old 266 desktop, to see if i want to paint my tower. I used Australian Export spray paint, and i think the quality could of been better

can anyone reccomend a good quality Spray Paint good for the inside of my case and where i can get it from.

this is the case im painting >>> My Case Pics

=xer0= · 18th December 2003, 5:35 PM

automotive spray paint from marlows
dont forget to prime the surface.

esemte · 18th December 2003, 5:39 PM

how much is the automotive spray paint,

and what does primer do ???

=xer0= · 18th December 2003, 5:44 PM

using a primer and a sealant will make the job look that much better and protect it from scratches.
with a little patience you can do great things

i suggest you follow this excellent gudie to getting a mirror finish
http://linear1.org/gm/archives/00000157.php

poozor · 18th December 2003, 8:54 PM

hmm interesting zero. coincidencely i jsut painted my case to day about 4 layers. looks like its time to put primer on

=xer0= · 18th December 2003, 9:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by poozor
hmm interesting zero. coincidencely i jsut painted my case to day about 4 layers. looks like its time to put primer on

your meant to put primer on before the paint

or do you mean the clear spray stuff to seal it.

meDZ · 18th December 2003, 10:08 PM

I'm about to start spraying my case tomorrow, I've sanded the case down, I'm going to put Etching Primer on the case first, then put 4 thin layers the paint, then clear stuff at the end... and maybe get some rubbing compound to give the case that "professional" look

Got the paints at my local autobarn.

Victimizati0n · 18th December 2003, 10:43 PM

Primer makes the Paint stick to the surface.

Clearcoat you spray on after you paint it your final cover, which will make it shiny (if you didn't get a gloss) and protect it a little bit.

mandrake13 · 19th December 2003, 12:12 AM

For matt black i would recomend KillRust sprays over anything ecept plastic and no priming necessary...only other thing i would do is put 1 or 2 coats of clear gloss over the top to give it a bit of a shine. DO NOT USE ON PLASTIC BEZALS

esemte · 19th December 2003, 1:48 AM

... but what if i dont want the inside to be all 'glossy' - or would that be better ???

Cypher · 19th December 2003, 2:30 AM

I used el-cheapo stuff from The Warehouse. Two coats...probally could've come out better. I might use some better stuff on my new case

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Oh, reminder people, matt black = no shine, so a clear coat would defeat the purpose of matt black

looktall · 19th December 2003, 3:17 AM

doesn't using gloss kind of defeat the purpose of painting a case with a matte finish?

EDIT: sorry, i didn't see the last bit of cypher's post. lol

WuZMoT · 19th December 2003, 8:44 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by esemte
this is the case im painting

me likes the yellow cathodes with the yellow mobo a lot

WuZ.

poozor · 19th December 2003, 9:41 AM

shows how much in kno about painting. well this was only my first case its turned out good so far without the primer, just need a clear coating. ill try and get some pics once i finished

esemte · 19th December 2003, 1:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by WuZMoT
me likes the yellow cathodes with the yellow mobo a lot

WuZ.

thnx, i was really gonna go overboard and try to get a metallic yellow/gold anodized effect, but i think that would have been a bit too much. And i decided that black would really emphasise what IS yellow in my case

i like how ya got that sheet metal (or imitation sheet metal) layd across your case, looks sweet, love the green glow below the fron too. A+ work

18th December 2003, 5:31 PM	#1
esemte Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Perth Posts: 327	Best Spray Paint for ... im thinking of painting my Chassis to a matte black colour, i practised on my old 266 desktop, to see if i want to paint my tower. I used Australian Export spray paint, and i think the quality could of been better can anyone reccomend a good quality Spray Paint good for the inside of my case and where i can get it from. this is the case im painting >>> My Case Pics __________________ ... Canon EOS 7D \| 300 F4L IS \| 135L \| Nifty Fifty \| Tamron 17-50 ... Photoblog\|Gallery\|Flickr

18th December 2003, 5:39 PM	#3
esemte Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Perth Posts: 327	how much is the automotive spray paint, and what does primer do ??? __________________ ... Canon EOS 7D \| 300 F4L IS \| 135L \| Nifty Fifty \| Tamron 17-50 ... Photoblog\|Gallery\|Flickr

18th December 2003, 8:54 PM	#5
poozor Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: carlingford, sydney Posts: 3,707	hmm interesting zero. coincidencely i jsut painted my case to day about 4 layers. looks like its time to put primer on __________________ Don't hate the player, hate the game

19th December 2003, 12:12 AM	#9
mandrake13 Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: melbourne Posts: 52	For matt black i would recomend KillRust sprays over anything ecept plastic and no priming necessary...only other thing i would do is put 1 or 2 coats of clear gloss over the top to give it a bit of a shine. DO NOT USE ON PLASTIC BEZALS Last edited by mandrake13; 19th December 2003 at 12:14 AM.

19th December 2003, 1:48 AM	#10
esemte Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Perth Posts: 327	... but what if i dont want the inside to be all 'glossy' - or would that be better ??? __________________ ... Canon EOS 7D \| 300 F4L IS \| 135L \| Nifty Fifty \| Tamron 17-50 ... Photoblog\|Gallery\|Flickr

18th December 2003, 5:35 PM	#2
=xer0= Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Perth, Joondalup Posts: 1,679	automotive spray paint from marlows dont forget to prime the surface.

18th December 2003, 5:44 PM	#4
=xer0= Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Perth, Joondalup Posts: 1,679	using a primer and a sealant will make the job look that much better and protect it from scratches. with a little patience you can do great things i suggest you follow this excellent gudie to getting a mirror finish http://linear1.org/gm/archives/00000157.php

18th December 2003, 10:08 PM	#7
meDZ Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sydney Posts: 357	I'm about to start spraying my case tomorrow, I've sanded the case down, I'm going to put Etching Primer on the case first, then put 4 thin layers the paint, then clear stuff at the end... and maybe get some rubbing compound to give the case that "professional" look Got the paints at my local autobarn.

18th December 2003, 10:43 PM	#8
Victimizati0n Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 69	Primer makes the Paint stick to the surface. Clearcoat you spray on after you paint it your final cover, which will make it shiny (if you didn't get a gloss) and protect it a little bit.

19th December 2003, 2:30 AM	#11
Cypher Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: North of Brisbane Posts: 1,812	I used el-cheapo stuff from The Warehouse. Two coats...probally could've come out better. I might use some better stuff on my new case Click to view full-sized image! Hosted by UGBox Image Store Click to view full-sized image! Hosted by UGBox Image Store Oh, reminder people, matt black = no shine, so a clear coat would defeat the purpose of matt black __________________ You are not your system stats.

19th December 2003, 3:17 AM	#12
looktall Working Class Hero Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: morley.wa.au Posts: 17,938	doesn't using gloss kind of defeat the purpose of painting a case with a matte finish? EDIT: sorry, i didn't see the last bit of cypher's post. lol __________________ JoJoker endorses this product and/or comment. Last edited by looktall; 19th December 2003 at 3:18 AM.

19th December 2003, 9:41 AM	#14
poozor Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: carlingford, sydney Posts: 3,707	shows how much in kno about painting. well this was only my first case its turned out good so far without the primer, just need a clear coating. ill try and get some pics once i finished __________________ Don't hate the player, hate the game