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Slip22

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So recently I have decided to slightly modify my existing Corsair Carbide spec 01. My plan is to paint the side panel matt black and add a World of Warcraft alliance crest to the acrylic window. I am doing this purely because I dislike side panels aesthetically and due to general wear and tear.

I headed to my local hardware store and the assistant recommended the following paint for the job.

http://mccormicktools.co.uk/hycote-matt-black-spray-paint-400ml-xuk027.html

He explained that this above paint would take to the already painted metal and the acrylic window with ease.

in addition to this, I will be replacing all the current red fans in the system with Corsair AF 120mm Blue fans and hopefully some gold LEDs for a back glow.

I was wondering if any other users have worked with the above paint. I was dubious with the fact that I did not need to prime, but he claimed that the above solution would be hassle free for the mix of materials.
 
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coozie7
That type of acrylic will stick to most things and for indoor use you won't really need to prime metal or painted metal.

You WILL need a little prep work, though, the surfaces should be gently rubbed down with fine abrasive (wet and dry type) no coarser than 600 Grit and used wet, otherwise it'll leave scratches that will be difficult to cover.
An old painters trick is to very lightly 'dust' the area to be painted then rub down just to the point where this dusting is removed, in this case I suggest you get a can of cheap white spray paint for this purpose.
Don't forget to remove any deep scratches, especially from the window, if they are excessively deep, take it out and reverse it to present a clean, smooth surface for the paint...
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That type of acrylic will stick to most things and for indoor use you won't really need to prime metal or painted metal.

You WILL need a little prep work, though, the surfaces should be gently rubbed down with fine abrasive (wet and dry type) no coarser than 600 Grit and used wet, otherwise it'll leave scratches that will be difficult to cover.
An old painters trick is to very lightly 'dust' the area to be painted then rub down just to the point where this dusting is removed, in this case I suggest you get a can of cheap white spray paint for this purpose.
Don't forget to remove any deep scratches, especially from the window, if they are excessively deep, take it out and reverse it to present a clean, smooth surface for the paint.

Once rubbed down the surfaces should be cleaned to remove dust and residual grease, a rinse in clean tapwater followed by a wipe with a dry, lint free cloth then a final degrease with either pure Isopropyl Alcohol, electrical contact cleaner or paint thinners.
Be advised, the above are all very combustible! Thinners and contact cleaner produce plenty of flammable vapour, do NOT use them indoors.
 
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Slip22

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Yeah, the surface was cleaned thoroughly. The scratches were not too deep in the acrylic.
The coat looks great, the paint actually took to it really well.

Thanks Coozie7
 
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