Lian Li

bootsy · 13 May 2010 at 01:04

Hi all, i have a Lian Li full tower case that is brushed alluminium (silver) and was thinking of spraying it black, can it be done, anyone have any tips? or would i be better off putting it in a spray shop if it can be done.

Bye,

Ian...

paradigm · 13 May 2010 at 07:39

To get a decent finish, I'd either send it off for anodizing or powder coating.

Ace Modder · 13 May 2010 at 08:34

Personally I would look to sell your case and purchase a new black Lian Li case.

paradigm · 13 May 2010 at 09:55

Ace Modder said:
Personally I would look to sell your case and purchase a new black Lian Li case.

Well obviously you'd say that, you work for a shop that sells cases.

What if it is a case that is no longer sold? What if it is a case that has had personal modification?

wingnuttzz · 13 May 2010 at 10:06

but for a good powder coat or anodizing will cost about £60+ and then shipping on top...

bootsy · 13 May 2010 at 11:03

Thanks for the replys, i did think about a new case but i use air cooling and have heard the Corsair one is not to good for that, also i dont like the idea of having the psu at the bottom of the case. My Lian li is very good and has lots of room and they dont seem to make it anymore, they did do a black version. So you cant spray alluminium ?, i dont mind paying up to £100 to get it done.

Bye,

Ian...

Guardsmon · 13 May 2010 at 11:09

What model is it?

bootsy · 13 May 2010 at 11:41

Not sure of the model, its 22.5 inches high, 8.5 inches wide, 23.5 inches front to back, has 6 cd rom blanking plates and 3 floppy drive plates, usb under flap at front bottom and a grill with dust filter near the bottom. Purchased from Overclockers years ago. Have got a price for powder coating £50, will be going for that but want to do some thing about cables (cutting holes in backplate) .

Bye,

Ian...

bigsharn · 13 May 2010 at 11:54

If you do the cutting of cable holes with a dremel(-a-like), file it and sand the edges, and send it off for anodising after all that, it's worth a look

Anodising it black will get a better finish than powdercoating, as the brushed aluminium effect will still last

bootsy · 13 May 2010 at 12:09

Thanks for the reply, i think it is a Pc70. Would like to loose the brushed ally effect and have a high gloss finish. I will get all the cutting ect done before painting.

Bye,

Ian...