Case Painting Services

Sem · 18 Sep 2016 at 21:29

I'm looking to get a Caselabs SM8 when they resume taking orders and one of the rep says when it returns the two tone option will not be available

so I guess my only option is to get a black case the get the external panels painted i'm currently thinking a titanium grey colour

do you guys recommend any particular companies? preferably in London so i can walk it in and out

will any automotive painter do or should I find one that specialises in aluminium or painted cases specifically?

googling this is not as easy as it would appear either so any advice will be greatly appreciated

Thanks

Legend · 19 Sep 2016 at 10:55

I don't know if this would be considered a competitor as such, so apologies in advance if so, but Chilled PC offer a case painting service, so you may want to check them out, although they are based in Wales.

Have you considered vinyl wrap? I have done this myself recently on an InWin 303 case, and the results are surprisingly effective. There is a Titanium 3M brushed vinyl that I used myself... this one...

Sem · 19 Sep 2016 at 13:01

Hi thanks but i know about ChilledPC and they are long dead unfortunately

Vinyl wrap is an option i will consider

also found this place which isnt too far so will give them a shout

http://www.metalworkslondon.com/services/powder-coating

.:SAmSuNG:. · 19 Sep 2016 at 14:33

Chilled just outsourced it to a local car paint shop anyway I think. Surely a local car paint show will do it for you?

maonayze · 23 Sep 2016 at 20:51

Have you thought about Hydro-Dipping instead of painting?

Google Hydro-Dipping and take a look at all the different finishes that can be done. Some lovely stuff going on via Hydro-Dipping.

I have just put my Corsair Carbide 400C front and side panel in for treatment today with a local company (I got lucky and found a good place only 6-7 miles away from home). As OCUK don't do Hydro-dipping then I don't think dropping you the website will be a problem.

https://www.aquagraphix.co.uk/

You may actually find something a little closer to you if you search the web. They do some lovely snakeskin and carbon films and the finish is amazing. It's also relatively cheap compared to custom painting. I am paying £60 for the side panel and front to be done with this film.....

https://www.aquagraphix.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/1427871093GY747.jpg

I have no connection to this company and the first time I went there was today, so I will update with some pictures soon.

Might be worth a shout if you want that custom look

Legend · 23 Sep 2016 at 20:58

I think I've seen that hydro dipping before done on an alloy wheel. It's crazy, the dip it in the liquid, move it around a bit and it comes out with the image on there. Clever stuff. Look forward to seeing how that turns out maonayze, be sure to post some pics when it's done.

Apem · 23 Sep 2016 at 23:55

dont think chilled about anymore

Disco_P · 24 Sep 2016 at 02:35

I painted the black plastic accents on my H440 myself. 3-4 layers Valspar fast dry project enamel was all that I used and it turned out really well. No experience from doing this before so it's fine for beginners.