Wifes HAF Mod..Better HAF?

[ThE_MaD_ShOt]

Nice so far.

 

[TheoneandonlyMrK]

Nice so far.

+1 I like the paint finish on em

 

[GuavaSauce]

Thanks gents, its a very simple trick, if your interested I could point you in the right direction.

 

[George_o/c]

I really can't imagine how is this going to look when it's finished - we gotta wait and see! As I told you, it's something different already

 

[GuavaSauce]

George, its on its way, as the transparent paint showed up today. as a heads up, my wife wants a dia del muerte style paint on the outside, so im gathering pics of the style and random faces to start the process. it wont be completely that style, im going to add my own touch to it of course, but ive got some big things planned. thanks again.

 

[AsRock]

wooooo...... theres a reason why they don't have material in cases!!

if enough static builds up it will arc!

drdeath alreay said a vital point! thatll be like a thunder cloud in your case waiting to strike haha

Brainiac - Dangers Of Nylon - YouTube

Don't believe his comps going be doing any dancing do you ?.. and as you know computer cases are earthed anyways i just be a little nervous when it's 1st plugged in lol.

bugger, made me feel like running though all top gear again lol.


Nylon burns well too, i cannot see it happening but it don't mean it wont.

 

[Deleted member 24505]

Them pics make me want to snuggle up inside it.

 

[xvi]

(p.s. sub'd)

 

[micropage7]

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i love the case paint
waiting for the next...

 

[Sir B. Fannybottom]

One might be right in saying, this is for your snickers better HAF... lets out a roaring laugh Yes, quite.

 

[George_o/c]

Everything's ok with the mod mate?

 

[GuavaSauce]

yeah. actually, im about to be posting the final pictures here soon. I know this is supposed to be a mod log, but ive been so busy lately with things (im leaving the Corps after 12 years) ive been working on moving and getting a job, and doing the case. but its turning out, and should be ready by Wednesday. (I have duty tues, so cant be then.)

 

[Knight091]

so, as I said, the case paint that I already put down wasn't quite what I was looking for, and in order to get the color I want, I ordered some transparent base to tint with the candy red.

here are the front panel/bay bezels from the case. I only put a quick 600-1000 grit sanding on them, still need to hit them with the x,000 grits and then wash the dust off.

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Looks great other than the power button being the wrong way...upside down...lol..

 

[de.das.dude]

how come there is still dust in places? like the power and reset button edges?

you need to clean stuff with acetone/nail polish remover right before painting. make sure there arent any particles in the paint either(if u are using a bucket method).

i use 320 grit before painting.

 

[GuavaSauce]

Knight091: upside down? lol I didn't remove it so I blame CM.

Das: what you see isn't dust, it clear coat particles from over spray hitting while spraying a different surface, I all ready hit it with 1500 grit, no worries.

One update though, the radiator I picked up is actually leaking in 2 places, (water tested last night) so I ordered a new one and should be here soon. I did find the two holes, and im going to patch them up, but i suppose that's what i get for buying used.

 

[ThE_MaD_ShOt]

Thanks gents, its a very simple trick, if your interested I could point you in the right direction.

That would be cool man if you could. I am actually planning a custom build now and may give that painting trick a go.

 

[GreiverBlade]

great so far and also : until finished you cant say: "no it wont work!" soooo WAIT'N SEE FOLKS

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[GuavaSauce]

Mad Shot- the trick is called "marble effect" or wrinkle effect". the idea is to use colors that either match you base, or use all contrasting for a bolder look. for mine, I use a black base, metallic aluminum for the marble, and candy red for the top. (candy, or any other transparent is required for the top). so, I applied the base coat (black), then used a crumpled up plastic grocery bag by spraying the paint on the bag and dabbing it on the surface. you could also surran wrap by spraying the surface then putting the wrap over it before it dries, pulling up some of the paint. (wrap wasn't working for me cause the pores in the base). then let it dry and apply the transparent coat, dry, clear coat. note: the look wont be fully there till the clear is on. I watched a couple youtube videos on it, just type in the " **** effect" and youll see it. let me know if I can be of any more assistance.

Greiver, thank you for your support. +1

with my new radiator on the way, I want to try something I haven't used before to fix the old one. it was a knead-able type putty. long story short, I raged and went all Marine on the radiator. now, it CANT be fixed.

 

[manofthem]

Mad Shot- the trick is called "marble effect" or wrinkle effect". the idea is to use colors that either match you base, or use all contrasting for a bolder look. for mine, I use a black base, metallic aluminum for the marble, and candy red for the top. (candy, or any other transparent is required for the top). so, I applied the base coat (black), then used a crumpled up plastic grocery bag by spraying the paint on the bag and dabbing it on the surface. you could also surran wrap by spraying the surface then putting the wrap over it before it dries, pulling up some of the paint. (wrap wasn't working for me cause the pores in the base). then let it dry and apply the transparent coat, dry, clear coat. note: the look wont be fully there till the clear is on. I watched a couple youtube videos on it, just type in the " **** effect" and youll see it. let me know if I can be of any more assistance.

Greiver, thank you for your support. +1

with my new radiator on the way, I want to try something I haven't used before to fix the old one. it was a knead-able type putty. long story short, I raged and went all Marine on the radiator. now, it CANT be fixed.

Sounds kind of like faux finishing in a house, which I tried once but did it wrong lol. Good info, thanks!

Anyway, build looks good and looking forward to more.

 

[stinger608]

I don't care what anyone says, this is frigging awesome!!!! So different than all other mods.

Awesome mod Guava!! Looking forward to the finish of this one..........Of course I don't want to show the wife or she will bug the hell out of me to do a similar mod LOLOLOL

 

[n3rdf1ght3r]

Looks great other than the power button being the wrong way...upside down...lol..

It just looks upside down in the picture. The power button is on the top of the case, so when you look at it from the front it would be right side up.

 

[GuavaSauce]

Stinger, I appreciate it. also, odd thing is, I pushed my wife to let me chop her stuff up. I had to use my persuasive powers of glitter and girly stuff to get the ok! I just want to tinker lol.

Nerd, yeah I imagine theres some photo trickery at work here, as I didn't take the switches out, I just taped over them.

 

[ThE_MaD_ShOt]

Thank-you GuavaSauce, I will be looking at some vids and trying this out. Hopefully I can get a similar look but with some different colors.

 

[ShiBDiB]

I hope this works cause it looks sick..

I also hope it explodes in an electric fireball of doom.. cause that'd be awesome

 

[GuavaSauce]

Mad, look into using pearls or metallic pearls for the wrinkle. I used some plum and 2 shades of red under the candy before, and it really pops the colors.

Shibdib, like you, I too enjoy a good senseless burning from time to time!