What paint to use

mrh2019 · 29 Dec 2015 at 14:50

Hi, just wondering what’s the best type of paint to use on my Corsair Air 540 case, I wont to paint the black plastic, not the metal fan grills. I would like to make it look like the Corsair Air 240, which I have sat in the same room.
Any paint suggestion would be great.

Snookums · 29 Dec 2015 at 15:50

Take it to a local car body spray shop? That'll give you the best finish. Or just spray paint them yourself?

.:SAmSuNG:. · 29 Dec 2015 at 16:31

Just a heads up mate. This section is for project logs not question threads whatever its related to. Probably better suited to the case section.

mrh2019 · 29 Dec 2015 at 23:32

Snookums said:
Take it to a local car body spray shop? That'll give you the best finish. Or just spray paint them yourself?

Thanks for the reply but Its the type of paint to use I need advice on.

.:SAmSuNG:. said:
Just a heads up mate. This section is for project logs not question threads whatever its related to. Probably better suited to the case section.

I wasn't sure where to post really, but there's a "Modding: Tips, Guides and Tutorials" at the top..

Message to the mods if this is in the wrong thread could you transfer to the case section.

Stovepipes · 30 Dec 2015 at 00:05

There's no best really. You can get good results with all of them if you do it right.

Something like Krylon Fusion seems to incredibly popular as it doesn't require as much prep as automotive paint, I think Plasti-kote make a similar version too.

ALXAndy · 31 Dec 2015 at 12:04

You want either "Black" or "Gold" by Montana. Don't worry, Black and Gold are just the names of the paint.

However be warned, it comes out thick and fast, so make sure you do your homework on painting before you attempt it. You will need to sand the surfaces to give them a key, then clean and prime. I recommend getting some "pre paint" cleaner from a body shop supplier.

mrh2019 · 1 Jan 2016 at 01:03

OK that's great and thank you for all the advice

B N3GATIVE · 1 Jan 2016 at 17:15

You need plastic primer,top colour and clear,800 grit paper for keying,panel wipe for between each key and coat. Plastics have their own primer as normal paint just falls off.

mrh2019 · 4 Jan 2016 at 11:38

B N3GATIVE said:
You need plastic primer,top colour and clear,800 grit paper for keying,panel wipe for between each key and coat. Plastics have their own primer as normal paint just falls off.

Thank you