Fan Modding Questions

[DigitalMonkey]

Im not sure if this is the right place to post this, but I looking to paint my AP-15's fan propellers and I need some advice.

I there a tutorial or something I can go to, to learn how to remove the propeller without damaging the whole fan itself?

Do I need to do any type preparing to the fan propeller before I paint?

What type of paint and brand should I use?


Thanks

 

[GrimReaper101]

Hay

I suggest you tape up the parts surrounding the fins. And then just use spray paint to paint it. Normal paint will cause an uneven coating causing your fan to rattle (make a crewd noise) and you dont want that. Spray paint will make it easier and quiker to get that even coat just make sure you dont over do it. Keep you the can moving or else you'll get to much on one part and it will run off. Also you'll need to let it dry for like 5min and then apply another coat.

Use a mild sand-paper to prepare the surface.

 

[DigitalMonkey]

What type of spray paint?

Do I sandpaper the surface before I paint or do I sandpaper imperfection after the first coat?

 

[musicfan]

I have not painted case fans but ran across this guide on how to paint case fans and hope it helps. Good luck.

http://www.overclock.net/t/1192785/simple-guide-how-to-paint-most-case-fans

 

[gotendbz1]

I have not painted case fans but ran across this guide on how to paint case fans and hope it helps. Good luck.

http://www.overclock.net/t/1192785/simple-guide-how-to-paint-most-case-fans

this is the correct method, but it very tedious and takes time.

 

[Conumdrum]

Time is nothing for a hobby. Do it right or unbalance the fans.

 

[DigitalMonkey]

Thanks for the info. I gonna go head and study that tutorial from overclock.com site and practice on dummy fans.

I have the patience to paint each fan perfectly. So, Im not worried. Plus I have set aside time to sleeve my psu's and other power connectors.

 

[Conumdrum]

Thanks for the info. I gonna go head and study that tutorial from overclock.com site and practice on dummy fans.

I have the patience to paint each fan perfectly. So, Im not worried. Plus I have set aside time to sleeve my psu's and other power connectors.

Great way to do it, and best of luck!

 

[txus.palacios]

Time is nothing for a hobby. Do it right or unbalance the fans.

^This.

I rushed a pair of 140mm Yate Loons I wanted white and had to buy a pair of NZXT FN because I unbalanced them... Make sure you follow that procedure perfectly.

Also take care with the small white washer thingy. Those things LOVE to fly. And to get lost.

 

[snod33]

The guide in musicfans post is the one i used and worked out great.

 

[HAL-9000]

Time is nothing for a hobby. Do it right or unbalance the fans.

+1

 

[DigitalMonkey]

It seems like most people dont have the patience and that's their downfall. That's why you see some many people being upset with their items because they don't have the patience when it comes to modding.