Paint type?

123cool · Post by **123cool** » Sat May 15, 2004 5:46 pm

hi all, i am now interesed in painting my case black and hopefully creating a mirror effect, i found a good tutorial for this. i was wondering what kind of paint should be used on the plastic at the front of my case as i am aware that spraypaint will actually melt the plastic. any ideas?

eGoCeNTRoNiX · Post by **eGoCeNTRoNiX** » Sat May 15, 2004 5:51 pm

heh.. Don't know about that..

I painted one of mine black w/Krylon and no problems.. It's a paint I would recommend. Krylon aslo makes a paint that is "just for" plastic.. GL eGo

123cool · Post by **123cool** » Sat May 15, 2004 5:59 pm

well i dunno, it was my dad that said the spraypaint would melt the plastic dunno what he meant.:run

confuddled

sethpa · Post by **sethpa** » Sat May 15, 2004 10:39 pm

If paint melted plastic, there would be a LOT of motorscooters that would have melted down long ago

dadx2mj · Post by **dadx2mj** » Sat May 15, 2004 10:52 pm

I used and recommend an epoxy paint. Used it on both the metal and plastic parts of the case. I did it over 3 yrs ago and it has held up great. It has not faded nor are they any scratches or chipping. The epoxy paint cost a little more but in my eyes has been well worth it.

Karchiveur · Post by **Karchiveur** » Sat May 15, 2004 11:47 pm

Krylon thats the Sh!T!!!

I use it on my dirtbike... after 5 coats w/clear finish(Krylon aswell) it holds damn well..rocks hit it @ like 60mph... and theres maybe 2 chips !!
I also used black, and red paint too...

the paint is premixed for plastic

Krylon is the good way too go!
also if ya wanna paint the metal bring it to a body shop!! electro-static works very nice

it'll also be a specality for the shop... they'll prolly do it for ya

Jordan

123cool · Post by **123cool** » Sun May 16, 2004 8:47 am

cool. think ill get some Krylon, seems to be the best thing to use. Thx guys.

NascarFool · Post by **NascarFool** » Sun May 16, 2004 9:04 am

Hit the automotive stores for "vinyl dye". Use it on the plastic parts.

*Edit*
Krylon Fusion is made for metals and plastics.

123cool · Post by **123cool** » Sun May 16, 2004 9:27 am

um, just checked that link out looks like Krylon is only on sale in america, not here in England

, ill have to check out my local car shop 2morro when its open.

BillyGoat · Post by **BillyGoat** » Sun May 16, 2004 11:03 am

Duplicolor is great for case painting as well- maybe they have that over on that side of the pond?

123cool · Post by **123cool** » Mon May 17, 2004 1:31 pm

hey all, i have spray painted the side and top of my case black, just wondering if anyone had any idea to what colour the front should be im thinking black again but not sure.

the front of the case is gray and creme where the cds and floppy bays are. i would send in a pic if i could find my digi cam.

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