What paint for case?

lukestrothman · Mar 19, 2014

Hi all, I am really considering painting my itx build I will be doing tomorrow. I bought an cooler master elite 130. (All black) I really wanted to paint the case a flat/satin white... Whichever is preferred... And leave the mesh in the front middle black. I am looking for ideas on type/brand of spray paint to purchase and whether a primer or clear is required. Just looking for some input on people who have done this and is the outcome decent. (Yes I can paint lol)

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S_I_N · Mar 19, 2014

I've always just roughed up the surface with a scotchbrite pad and painted it. clear coats just add thickness in most cases but can also add durability

lukestrothman · Mar 19, 2014

S_I_N said:
I've always just roughed up the surface with a scotchbrite pad and painted it. clear coats just add thickness in most cases but can also add durability

Cool thanks, any ideas for a flat white? Or is satin better? What is the stock paint on cooler masters cases typically? It looks flat to me...

I was thinking krylon fusion or something similar for paint

lukestrothman · Mar 20, 2014

Blaylock said:
I've used the Krylon fusion and Rustoleum Camo. Both work well. Here is a link to my recent one. Never mind the title of the post.

http://www.overclockers.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7584790&postcount=278

P.S. The Krylon Fusion is fairly thick so painting grills could reduce air flow considerably.

That looks great! Awesome.

Thanks for sharing

lukestrothman · Mar 20, 2014

I think I would use a clear as well... Something fast drying so I can actually spray then build this thing when I get home tonight...

I'm going to run to a hardware store on lunch today and see what I can find

lukestrothman · Mar 20, 2014

Will do

lkrose78 · Mar 20, 2014

lukestrothman said:
I think I would use a clear as well... Something fast drying so I can actually spray then build this thing when I get home tonight...

I'm going to run to a hardware store on lunch today and see what I can find

You plan on painting and then working on your rig the same day???????

S_I_N · Mar 20, 2014

Don't do it let it cure for at least 24 hrs

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