Painting a Case

franco_22 · 11 Nov 2013 at 12:31

I was wondering if someone could give me some advice on how to paint a case, I never painted one before.

Just wondering first of all, how would I "prepare" it, is there some kind of solvent I need to buy to clean it properly first? My girlfriend likes to put stickers and crap on the case which is why I'm painting it now.

Second: What kind of paint do you use? I would like to paint it Black.

Thanks in advance

Hyburnate · 11 Nov 2013 at 12:33

You need to sand it right using wet and dry and then applying primer and spray paint.

~>Dg<~ · 11 Nov 2013 at 13:10

the art to spray is the prep.

wet flat all areas and then rub down with thinners or something like to remove any inpurites . make sure not dusty or wet when spraying for best finish.

a good idea would be to see a local body shop if you want a really good finish or professional look do the pre work yourself and just ask if someone would do the spraying someone might give it a quick blast for some beer money

other option powder coat it.

clone · 11 Nov 2013 at 17:01

1/Use 600 grit to sand down your case,use warm soapy water then clean with fresh water then dry off with a lint free soft cloth.

2/For primer use etch primer as it eats into the metal to get a good grip this will give you a good base to the topcoat.
Do light coats of the primer and leave about 20 mins between coats,once your happy with the primer leave to dry overnite.

3/Then use 800 grit and do the same as you washed the case.

Top coat same as primer light coats until happy.

You can get a case powdercoatd for about £50