First time painting

[rosecityracr]

Finally had a weekend when I didnt have to work so i decided to (attempt to) make my case a lil more appealing.
http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/5114/internalsqk1.jpg
I really like the finish on the outside of the case (literally its like a car finish...its so shiny, really hard to take decent pictures of).
http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/4179/frontglossymn6.jpg
I wanted the inside to match it yet subtely...give it a nice flat black finish. I've been building computer's for a while but I'm definitely an infant when it comes to painting so bear with me 8) .
Sanding/Masking:
http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/1908/dsc01042ii1.jpg
http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/8894/dsc01045ep7.jpg
http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/8374/dsc01047ga4.jpg
http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/9145/dsc01065lo6.jpg
Primer plus first coat of flat black:
http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/5982/dsc01070xq5.jpg
http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/9541/dsc01071hj3.jpg
http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/1747/dsc01073vm6.jpg
2nd coat of black plus a light clear coat:
http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/2555/dsc01079jq3.jpg
http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/5375/dsc01072ac7.jpg
Well, I didnt want green wires ruining my black/red theme i had goin,
http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/4117/dsc01080xu1.jpg
so, using what I had supplies I had (just electrical tape...ha), I made black covers =)
http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/1594/dsc01081xi3.jpg
And here's the finished product....minus a tad bit more wire management needing to take place.
http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/6585/internalsblacktg0.jpg
http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/1688/rearvd4.jpg
http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/2301/finishedml4.jpg
http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/241/sidenightqt6.jpg
I would have used a couple more coats of black to get a more even finish and added a little more attention to detail but 1. it started raining on me so no painting, 2. I needed my comp up and running by the next night, which it rained through the night and humidity = bad for painting. I figure though it was a good learning experience and give it a bit more "stealthy" look, plus it was fun. My first real project will be much better 8) .

[onelegout]

That looks awesome man! Great use of flat-black (I LOVE FLAT BLACK!)
Infact, Im considering doing that to my case now.....
*dismantles it*

P.S. what case is that? Its just what im looking for for a friend's build....
Thanks!
H

[a.Bird]

I'd definitely say that you have made a nice improvement to your case dude. Congrats on a successful first paint job!

[YoungBlood]

Change the light of the front to red also... As u said.. U gotta keep in with the theme... Check my case out!

[rosecityracr]

Thanks for the compliments guys!

P.S. what case is that? Its just what im looking for for a friend's build....
Thanks!
H
It's an Enermax Black Knight. Got it for only about $45 USD on Newegg . I love it especially for the price. Very sturdy, no sharp edges, awesome finish, and i especially love the sliding drive bays. I'm not particular to bay doors...they seem to just get in the way or get broken easily, but they do keep a nice stealthy look, which is why i like the sliding bays 8) . It comes in black (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811124111) and white (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811124074) but I personally like the black better, and the USB ports are in the middle rather than down at the bottom like the white one.

[Razors Edge]

Well i'm not exactley a fan of Flat black, I enjoy a nice gloss here and there, but you know how to paint.

[progbuddy]

omg, i love the gloss finish. That black is awesome. What type of paint was it again?

[Silenced_Coyote]

Nice work. I like how you included all your PCI brackets too.

First thing that stuck out to me was your 2 rear exhaust fan holes. They just look REALLY restrictive on air flow... The whole front intake fan hole can be cut out too since it won't be seen. That is just my thoughts.

[Mountain Dew]

thats really nice

REALLY SHINY

nice job

[nzcubey]

Nice work. I like how you included all your PCI brackets too.

First thing that stuck out to me was your 2 rear exhaust fan holes. They just look REALLY restrictive on air flow... The whole front intake fan hole can be cut out too since it won't be seen. That is just my thoughts.

Hell yeah i noticed that two, bust our the hole saw or the dremel and cut those babys off. Then replace with some nice grills or mesh, ftw

[rosecityracr]

Nice work. I like how you included all your PCI brackets too.

First thing that stuck out to me was your 2 rear exhaust fan holes. They just look REALLY restrictive on air flow... The whole front intake fan hole can be cut out too since it won't be seen. That is just my thoughts.

Hell yeah i noticed that two, bust our the hole saw or the dremel and cut those babys off. Then replace with some nice grills or mesh, ftw
Yeah I'm aware of that problem, but I also have a problem: no dremel =(. Sad thing is, my dad's a mechanic and owns his own shop and has end-less air tools. Only thing is, he lives 45 min away, and with my schedual, school mon-thurs. and work mon-sat., it's a lil difficult to get out that way very often other than to visit or the occasional "dad, my wallet is hurtin'" trip :p

[gaz_the_chav]

Good job man! I like the wire organisation as well!