Minimalistic Silverstone TJ07

leoncc · 27 Feb 2010 at 18:25

So I have a TJ07 in black and I'm really considering spraying the internals in matt black.

I have an old CM ATC 201 that's in bits and I just had a go at spraying one of the doors.

I applied white primer then matt black and it has come out a lot better than I expected, there are a couple of drips but its because its was hanging from a light and was constantly turning as I sprayed it.

Note to self... Make sure I hang future parts from stationary positions.

I will post up some pictures of the door once it has dried soon for all you're opinions.

surfsquid · 27 Feb 2010 at 18:32

I'm pretty sure you can sand down/respray indefinitely until you're happy with the finish. I'd say go for it!

leoncc · 27 Feb 2010 at 18:49

surfsquid said:
I'm pretty sure you can sand down/respray indefinitely until you're happy with the finish. I'd say go for it!

I want to go for it, it looks very nice!

Will keep working on the ATC 201 to get better at spraying then start on the TJ07 (Scared of ruining a £235 case though lol)

leoncc · 27 Feb 2010 at 20:24

TJ07 parts stripped and ready for spraying!

wingnuttzz · 27 Feb 2010 at 22:12

That didn't take long to make your mind up, lmao

Deffo worth it if you have a windowed side panel. Looks so much better

leoncc · 27 Feb 2010 at 23:38

Not sure if I should spray paint the hdd mounts as the screws won't detach hmm

deus3x · 27 Feb 2010 at 23:39

What about powder coating wouldn't that be a better option?

leoncc · 27 Feb 2010 at 23:43

deus3x said:
What about powder coating wouldn't that be a better option?

To be honest a year ago I had a TJ07 powder coated white and it was a terrible job, lots of dust particles got underneath and was very rough, and it chipped very easily, followed by all the screws not being covered properly either I much prefer to do the job myself, real sense of achievement when the job is completed!

It looks really good, I have done a couple of pieces tonight, just letting them dry fully and will upload pictures tomorrow!

leoncc · 28 Feb 2010 at 00:08

Also one problem with spray painting it gets you high and all woozy! :[]

bJN · 28 Feb 2010 at 00:10

leoncc said:
To be honest a year ago I had a TJ07 powder coated white and it was a terrible job, lots of dust particles got underneath and was very rough, and it chipped very easily, followed by all the screws not being covered properly either I much prefer to do the job myself, real sense of achievement when the job is completed!

It looks really good, I have done a couple of pieces tonight, just letting them dry fully and will upload pictures tomorrow!

It's now "tomorrow", where are those pics?

deus3x · 28 Feb 2010 at 00:11

leoncc said:
To be honest a year ago I had a TJ07 powder coated white and it was a terrible job, lots of dust particles got underneath and was very rough, and it chipped very easily, followed by all the screws not being covered properly either I much prefer to do the job myself, real sense of achievement when the job is completed!

It looks really good, I have done a couple of pieces tonight, just letting them dry fully and will upload pictures tomorrow!

Fair one mate, as long as your good with a can then i can imagine your right. Plus I suppose its hassle sending of to powder coat as well. At least now your have it done

leoncc · 28 Feb 2010 at 00:16

deus3x said:
Fair one mate, as long as your good with a can then i can imagine your right. Plus I suppose its hassle sending of to powder coat as well. At least now your have it done

Yeah, don't get me wrong powder coating is amazing if done with care, maybe I was just unlucky and the bloke was having a bad day!

Its expensive as well!

leoncc · 28 Feb 2010 at 00:17

bJN said:
It's now "tomorrow", where are those pics?

I go bed now sleepy! Hopefully a nice sunny and not so windy day tomorrow so can spray outside and finish! Girlfriend is not happy with me doing it inside the house as she feels sick from the fumes, badtimes!

johnny sublime · 28 Feb 2010 at 00:51

leoncc said:
Also one problem with spray painting it gets you high and all woozy! :[]

thats the best part of spraying lol

leoncc · 28 Feb 2010 at 01:14

johnny sublime said:
thats the best part of spraying lol

Agreed!

leoncc · 28 Feb 2010 at 12:18

Getting there, still need a couple more coats.

Ace Modder · 28 Feb 2010 at 12:51

Looking good so far, nice work.

Brings back memories of painting my case (wifes) pink.

leoncc · 28 Feb 2010 at 13:12

Ace Modder said:
Looking good so far, nice work.

Brings back memories of painting my case (wifes) pink.

Thanks

I'm already having thoughts of spraying my BlackBerry bezel in matt black hehe!

leoncc · 28 Feb 2010 at 13:14

I don't think I will spray the HDD caddy mounts as there are some funny screws on them and it may go wrong, the nickel? plated contrast might work well with grills maybe.

Will see when its put back together.

Danm54 · 28 Feb 2010 at 13:46

leoncc said:
I go bed now sleepy! Hopefully a nice sunny and not so windy day tomorrow so can spray outside and finish! Girlfriend is not happy with me doing it inside the house as she feels sick from the fumes, badtimes!

She'll get over it, if you do it at the bottom of the stairs you might just be able to fill the house with fumes and a black mist!

Nice work by the way, i want to buy a new case and start mine again now