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How do i get my aluminum to turn into a glossy smooth case, what kind of paint or prepartaion?
if you don't want to paint it, skip to step 4.
1. aight first thing....sand it down with about 300 grit. get all of the paint off. you just want to see the silver metal beneath the paint. after all that, get a spray can of primer from the auto store. Put on 2 thin coats, just make sure that you can't see much silver from under the paint, and make sure that the first coat is dry before you put the next one on.
2. next, put a couple coats of the actual base coat on. get about 3 spray cans (you'll need it to look good) of the color you want. spray very, VERY light coats. don't try to cover the entire surface on the first coat. it takes about 3 before you can't see anymore.
3. after about the 3rd coat, grab some 600grit sandpaper and sand the dry paint down lightly. this is to get out all the imperfections, such as hair, dust, scratches, etc. put 2 last coats on after that. always make sure the surface is clean before you spray.
4. after you've got that (don't sand after those last coats) get a can of clear-coat. take about 3-4 medium thickness coats of clearcoat, and then you're about 90% done.
5. wait for the whole thing to dry (about 2 days). then you can put your box back together, or if you want it to look nice, wait for the paintjob to cure for about a week, and you can take a high-quality wax, and just wax it. then lemme tell you, you'll have a definent eye-opening case.
6. if you want to take it even a step further, get a polish called "Curator's Choice" at www.englishcustompolishing.com and use that as well.
hope that helps!
1. aight first thing....sand it down with about 300 grit. get all of the paint off. you just want to see the silver metal beneath the paint. after all that, get a spray can of primer from the auto store. Put on 2 thin coats, just make sure that you can't see much silver from under the paint, and make sure that the first coat is dry before you put the next one on.
2. next, put a couple coats of the actual base coat on. get about 3 spray cans (you'll need it to look good) of the color you want. spray very, VERY light coats. don't try to cover the entire surface on the first coat. it takes about 3 before you can't see anymore.
3. after about the 3rd coat, grab some 600grit sandpaper and sand the dry paint down lightly. this is to get out all the imperfections, such as hair, dust, scratches, etc. put 2 last coats on after that. always make sure the surface is clean before you spray.
4. after you've got that (don't sand after those last coats) get a can of clear-coat. take about 3-4 medium thickness coats of clearcoat, and then you're about 90% done.
5. wait for the whole thing to dry (about 2 days). then you can put your box back together, or if you want it to look nice, wait for the paintjob to cure for about a week, and you can take a high-quality wax, and just wax it. then lemme tell you, you'll have a definent eye-opening case.
6. if you want to take it even a step further, get a polish called "Curator's Choice" at www.englishcustompolishing.com and use that as well.
hope that helps!
wow thanks fo the tips, sounds pro 
do i spray it like 1 feet away or wat?
do i spray it like 1 feet away or wat?
sanding and polishing, that's all there is to it
well airman has helped me find it , thats all i ways looking for, thanks airman.
QUOTE (TimeMachine @ Nov 3 2004, 09:52 PM)
well airman has helped me find it , thats all i ways looking for, thanks airman.
glad to have helped
QUOTE (hardnrg @ Nov 4 2004, 09:50 AM)
sanding and polishing, that's all there is to it
What u have been stealling...? Lol
i dont know either, i really want a case i can test it b4 i start on mine
their website has a script that detects forwarded html linked pictures - thats why you see the "this has been stolen"
i want to be black and gloss, like s shining black that looks liek a car
like this http://www.overclockersclub.com/gallery/?a...0633.jpg&id=754
like this http://www.overclockersclub.com/gallery/?a...0633.jpg&id=754
thats done with LOTS of sanding and layers of paint then a nice finish then a few layers of clearcoat sanding between each layer - mirror finishes are pretty hard to obtain with "spray paint" as the stream doesnt come out evenly - most "mirror" finishes are done with spray guns with expencive base paints mixed with thinner... dont expect a mirror finish with ANY paint in a presurized can but at any rate the key is layers and LOTS of them
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