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Thermaltake Sliding Toolbox for Armor+ MX

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October 16, 2008 1:56:00 AM

Hey, I was just wondering if you can just buy the sliding lid toolbox for an armor+ mx case. Mines is broken and I want to replace it.

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a c 248 ) Power supply
October 16, 2008 4:39:48 AM

Contact ThermalTake and ask.
October 16, 2008 5:12:16 PM

ok so the only way I can get another sliding lid is if it was a manufacturing error and since I broke it I'm out of luck. So what happened was I spilled some alcohol on it and it discolored and burnt the lid. It now has a large white spot and one light burn mark where it kind of bubbled. So do yall think I should try sanding it and repaint it or somehow mod the toolbox? (dont know if I can sand it because it has a low melting point as seen already)
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a c 248 ) Power supply
October 16, 2008 5:25:32 PM

I do case mods. You are correct. Using a power sander does not work very well. Instead, sand the plastic by hand. Use very fine grit sandpaper and go slow. When I do case mods I usually start with 1000 grit wet/dry sandpaper and finish with 1500 grit wet/dry sandpaper. Sandpaper that fine is not usually available at hardware stores. I buy mine at a local hobby shop or automobile parts stores. After sanding you can prime the plastic with primer made especially for plastics. The primer is available at hobby shops. Do not use ordinary primer as the chemicals with ruin the plastic. Finally spray paint the part. Like primer, use hobby shop paint made for plastic.

Good Luck!
October 16, 2008 5:36:35 PM

thanks for the advise. Would you use the krylon 'plastic' paint too
a c 248 ) Power supply
October 16, 2008 5:48:06 PM

I saw the Krylon at large hardware stores and I have tried them. They are okay for plastic patio chairs and tables but not small plastic parts. Two different kinds of plastic.

I use Testors and/or Tamiya primer and paints available at hobby shops. It is a bit different than Krylon. The hobby shop paints were designed for plastic models and go on "thinner" than Krylon. Although the Testors and Tamiya cans are half the size of Krylon cans, the price is about the same. You will use very very little paint. Spray a light coat. Spray like crazy and the paint will go on too thick and run.

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