DarkScorpion Posted March 6, 2004 Posted March 6, 2004 Hey all. Is there a special kind of spray paint I need to use for painting the inside of my case (Aspire X-Pider)? I'm going to be painting the insides black soon, just want to know because I have some regular black spray paint but I'm not sure if it will stay on well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wamason Posted March 6, 2004 Posted March 6, 2004 SAND EVERYTHING!!!! I cant stress that enough :-) You can use just about any type of spray paint as long as you sand all surfaces inside the case. It may sound tedious and time consuming, but hey, that's what modding is about :-P Anyways, I've learned the hard way about case painting. On most case insides, the paint will pool away from the surface edges, and that will look horrible. Sanding eliminates this. This is just from my own experience. If anyone else knows of a better/easier way, let me know! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkScorpion Posted March 6, 2004 Posted March 6, 2004 Sand it? The inside? Ok..I think I got some 100 grit sand paper somewhere...wouldn't sanding leave little scratches which would become more appearant when covered with spray paint? Hmm... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitelightning Posted March 6, 2004 Posted March 6, 2004 I used Krylon paint on the inside of mine...just wiped the dust out and layed about 3 coats on the bare metal.......I didn't have any problems...and no sanding. But it's up to you....I was worried about the little scratches and swirl marks from sanding too thats why I didn't sand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthony Posted March 6, 2004 Posted March 6, 2004 personally.. this is what i think... about sanding... a while back. i painted my old mouse.. i sanded it first and then painted.. with sparay paint... after SEVEN layres. i could still see the scratches.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkScorpion Posted March 6, 2004 Posted March 6, 2004 Ok, I think Illl do what whitelightning did and layer the krlyon, I don't want little swirl marks in my paint Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitelightning Posted March 7, 2004 Posted March 7, 2004 (edited) It turned out perfect.......other than the scratches I made while installing the hardware.....here is a pic for ya Edited March 7, 2004 by Whitelightning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkScorpion Posted March 7, 2004 Posted March 7, 2004 Oooooooo B) Ok, Ill try both methods and see which one turns out better. Tnx for help Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyMonkey Posted March 21, 2004 Posted March 21, 2004 what's the wooden spoon for? -ON TOPIC- nice paint job Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeatRyder Posted March 21, 2004 Posted March 21, 2004 I suggest you do a sample area of each method, and then you can sand off what you dont want. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishop245 Posted March 21, 2004 Posted March 21, 2004 if you get the swirl marks/scratches after you paint it then you use sandpaper that was way too rough instead of 100 grit get 1000 grit aka wet dry sand paper or even higher Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilMB3017 Posted March 21, 2004 Posted March 21, 2004 I'd suggest cleaning it and getting some automotive primer. They have it at Home Depot and Lowes, etc. Krylon makes it, I believe. I used that when I painted half of my case (I stupidily didn't start with it) and that half looks good, the other half looks like crap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now