Is it hard to paint a case?

[chris74]

I have my beloved G70 sitting doing nothing since I upgraded to a 800d and white I think would really make me consider a swap back!.

I am/was a spray painter by trade but I would like to know where you paid £42 or even better £25 to have it powder coated and is delivery extra?.

 

[TwsT]

R3 has a horrible paint job i'm not suprised you want to paint it,

but ot a novice spraying it would be hard. if you know a man with the skills get them to do it for some beers tbh

 

[shadowscotland]

I sprayed my cases internal panels metallic blue (both sides)
Was a lot more expensive that I thought - used 9 cans I think.
But my case is massive and metallic needs 2x primer 2x base, 3x top 2x lacquer.

Most people that do matt black, just need the one can.
The black panels I did needed two cans as I needed to prime the bare aluminum of my S80B

It helps if you have access to a dust free, windless, ventilated area, (garage)
But preparation (striping the case - so you have limited internal corners)
And giving yourself enough time is the key.
Took a week of lunch hours to do mine (in a walled patio behind my old office)

It's not perfect as I had a few issues with the lacquer (which is optional).
My fault as I tested out the paint first before I used it on my case.
but used to much lacquer and didn't leave it long enough to dry.

Final coat showing damage

Starting point - internal and external panels removed

Painting finished

Was it hard - NO (but had the time to do the prep)
Am I pleased that I did it - YES (was a really rewarding week, untill I messed up the lacquer)
Would I do it again - YES (if black as that's easy) NO (if metallic - get a car body shop to do it for you)

 

[TwsT]

nicely done and well said i think

 

[Eclectic]

Done a nice job there.

As for "not wanting to strip the case down". Dude, really? You'll never get a nice job if you dont strip it to do it. I promise you'll regret it if you don't do it properly.

But definetly go for it, its fun.