RADEON Posted July 31, 2005 Posted July 31, 2005 (edited) was just wondering what kind of prep ill need to do in order to paint the inside of my aluminum (sp?) cooler master pretorian case.the inside is just bare aluminum un painted or other wise treated. Edited July 31, 2005 by RADEON Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoArmistead Posted July 31, 2005 Posted July 31, 2005 If it's anything like my past aluminum experiences, sanding is the key. CM does a great job on their aluminum cases, so it's important to do your best to rough them up before you paint or else...disaster. Basically do what you'd do with a steel case, start out with larger grit, prime, sand with smaller grit, prime, smaller, prime. Then get a good sand on with the smallest grit you can find. Then a final primer coat, then at least 2 coats of paint. Then seal it, mine turned out very very well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RADEON Posted July 31, 2005 Posted July 31, 2005 got any pics? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoArmistead Posted July 31, 2005 Posted July 31, 2005 got any pics? 519649[/snapback] This was before the days of Lo's digital camera . They're 4x6's in a shoebox in the attic somewheres Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RADEON Posted July 31, 2005 Posted July 31, 2005 (edited) heh btw what brand of primer and paint did u use? also with all the coats of primer and paint did it make things go back together and differently? tight fit ect... Edited July 31, 2005 by RADEON Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoArmistead Posted July 31, 2005 Posted July 31, 2005 heh btw what brand of primer and paint did u use? also with all the coats of primer and paint did it make things go back together and differently? tight fit ect... 519655[/snapback] Krylon and it went all together as if it were brand new off the line. I think it's just the Krylon Indoor/outdoor. I'd get 2 cans each of Primer and Paint just to make sure it looks really nice and you don't run out..nothing is more disappointing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSternMystic Posted July 31, 2005 Posted July 31, 2005 I had an ugly beige case that I cleaned with Windex then just started laying on the paint. Took about 4 light coats. Looks amazing. Totally worth the $0 I spent on the cheap paint I found in my back alley. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RADEON Posted July 31, 2005 Posted July 31, 2005 I had an ugly beige case that I cleaned with Windex then just started laying on the paint. Took about 4 light coats. Looks amazing. Totally worth the $0 I spent on the cheap paint I found in my back alley. 519749[/snapback] ill have to check my back alley for some $0 paint. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrazyClocker Posted July 31, 2005 Posted July 31, 2005 yea if you want it done right make sure you sand properly. like LoArmistead said. Also make sure you get a sandable primer too. and most of my painting experenice I used the dollar store paint to work fine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Raven65 Posted July 31, 2005 Posted July 31, 2005 Sand, Sand, Sand. Paint, Sand, Paint , Sand, Paint , Sand, SAnd real good with a fine grit , then paint and there you have it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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