privateapples Posted December 18, 2007 Posted December 18, 2007 Hey guys i'm in New York City and was looking for a place that does custom paint jobs so I can get someone to paint my PC case But dont have any idea where any are! I search all over the internet today and couldnt find anyone..... You guy have any ideas? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
firky Posted December 18, 2007 Posted December 18, 2007 try some car auto shop's they should no where workshops are that spary car's so sparying a case shouldn't be to hard!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
privateapples Posted December 18, 2007 Posted December 18, 2007 I called about 8 places today and they said "The paint would peal right off, it just wont stick." or "We dont waste our time painting computer cases" I cant stand some of the attitudes in nyc :\ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
firky Posted December 18, 2007 Posted December 18, 2007 hmm thats a bit mean! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingdingeling Posted December 18, 2007 Posted December 18, 2007 paint yourself, much more fun! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoboBen Posted December 18, 2007 Posted December 18, 2007 (edited) Or painting the case might be fun too. Edited December 18, 2007 by HoboBen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
firky Posted December 18, 2007 Posted December 18, 2007 lmao Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingdingeling Posted December 18, 2007 Posted December 18, 2007 valid point HoboBen... but you never know Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
firky Posted December 18, 2007 Posted December 18, 2007 you crack me up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
privateapples Posted December 18, 2007 Posted December 18, 2007 lol awesome I always wanted to me metallic! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardnrg Posted December 18, 2007 Posted December 18, 2007 A lot of car places will do the work if you do all the prep work. So you'd need to: * derivet the case (drill the rivets out to separate all the panels/cages etc) * use an orbital sander or sanding block to sand down the panels, wire brush on stuff like the drive cages etc... if it's bare metal, they can paint it just like a car, they might even be able to bake a powder coat for you, you just need to get rid of the horrible paint on the case first basically... also, prepping the plastic parts, with bondo (filler) as necessary is a good idea, a light sanding with a high grit helps a lot if you have a local body/paint shop, take down a few sketches, mock-ups, renderings to show what kind of designs you have in mind, then split it up to numbered panels and pieces etc, if they can see a well-thought out design that is clearly explained so anyone could follow it without any doubts, it is much more likely that you would be taken seriously if you do some of the leg-work, you'll be able to get them to do the paint work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EM3Bilko Posted December 19, 2007 Posted December 19, 2007 A lot of car places will do the work if you do all the prep work. So you'd need to: * derivet the case (drill the rivets out to separate all the panels/cages etc) * use an orbital sander or sanding block to sand down the panels, wire brush on stuff like the drive cages etc... if it's bare metal, they can paint it just like a car, they might even be able to bake a powder coat for you, you just need to get rid of the horrible paint on the case first basically... also, prepping the plastic parts, with bondo (filler) as necessary is a good idea, a light sanding with a high grit helps a lot if you have a local body/paint shop, take down a few sketches, mock-ups, renderings to show what kind of designs you have in mind, then split it up to numbered panels and pieces etc, if they can see a well-thought out design that is clearly explained so anyone could follow it without any doubts, it is much more likely that you would be taken seriously if you do some of the leg-work, you'll be able to get them to do the paint work Just like hardnrg stated above, that legwork is the most important part of getting a good paint job. With all parts cleaned and ready for painting as stated they will take you seriously and may even make suggestions to help you get the best possible design and all. Merry Christmas and Happy Modding to ya. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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