My window etching attempt

MrScott

MrScott

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Hey all, first time posting in the cases section, just wanted to share what I've done. A week or 2 ago I bought a windowed side panel and cathodes for my TJ05, but realised it looked pretty boring. So, I've etched my website and some logos into the window.

First off I experimented with using a dremel-esque tool, but I couldn't get anything like the finish I wanted. In the end I did it with glass frosting spray and using sticky back plastic as a stencil (which was a good idea till it came to getting the stuff off).

Couple of pictures:

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I'm really happy with how it turned out, thanks for looking.
 
Looks really nice in those pictures!

What brand spray did you use and how much did it cost?

Could be a nice idea for a project im doing. :)
 
It's 'Brush Strokes' Glass etch spray from B&Q, comes in a purple can (they also do a brush on version). Was about £4 for the spray and £4 for the plastic I used as a stencil. It actually looks a bit better in the pictures than IRL because the pictures don't show all the scratches I put in the window whilst doing it :p.
 
That looks sweet, nice job!

funny this came up too, Ive been toying with the idea of buying a windowed panel for my case, and etching the "phoenix" type logo from the temjin box onto it.

next time Ive got a bit of money Im gonna have a go at it.
 
Hey guys, thanks fror the comments.

For the stencil I suppose it could be done with just a paper stencil or non-sticky plastic then taped down on the window, I just used sticky back to make absolutely sure none could get under the stencil and get nice sharp edges.

I printed the design first (reversed cos it's etched on the inside), covered the window in the plastic and then cut it out freehand using a scalpel while it was on the window itself (with the template taped to the other side). The only problem was cleaning off bits of glue & stuff left by the plastic, and it was a little too sticky.

Sandmaster500 said:
p.s. on a side note how do you find the TJ 05?
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Well the main thing really is how big, heavy & imposing it is (13kg empty!), and I love it :) Very well built and I think it looks stunning. Cooling wise I've got the 120mm fan which was included but at 7V at the front and an Akasa quiet 120mm at the back, and temperatures are absolutely excellent (I actually doubt the sensors: 34C CPU under load and 50C GFX under load on air). Only 2 complaints: the screwless hard drive mounting is a bit rattly so it's a bit loud hard-drive wise, and it's a bugger to keep clean because it's shiny black. Oh and the screwless expansion card mechanisms are a bit of a pain and make it quite difficult to install a gfx card. Overall I think it's a fantastic case.
 
You wont have us Lian Li chaps in the low and medium ranges, although the high is pretty much wrapped up.

I would love Ss to beat the PC7+, would be a amazing case! Doubt it mind!
 
Ahh the car comparissons don't work with me. :p

Both makers if you exclude price make awsome cases, Lian Li's bottom of range beats Silverstones, but Silverstones top beats Lian Li's.

Add in the price and the value for money goes to Lian Li until it becomes no object then usually you would pick the higher end Silverstone.

Lascala cases are amazingly good, but overpriced for what they are, £100 for a small Mini-ITX case! :p
 
Wow, that looks nice from that pic, doesn't look like u made a booboo with the etch haha. Looks mighty fine, love the site. keep up the good work.
 
in the HTPC market Silverstone are the leaders without doubt.

my next case is going to be a Lian-Li, even if I sell the PC on, I'd like to see how they are though

as with everything you pay for a brand, its nice to have a manufacturer that is connecting with this market, and SS have the premium atm, in my opinoin.

Im a SS fanboy (well, man) and Ive no shame admitting it, as I own one of the ,most beautfil cases ever made, and I've improved on its looks - pics to come next week! I promise :p

-ed drunk soz
 
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