Hey all,
I'm looking into giving my case a new paintjob, nothing too flash, just black with a bit of silver trim to go with my new monitor and speaker system. I don't want some ultra-smooth, super-glossy mirror look - I just want it to look as though I purchased a black case from a store, like the kind of texture you get on a black monitor, keyboard, DVD drive ... well, you get the idea.
If possible, I'd like a few pointers such as...
- Is it necessary to sand? Or should I just give it a really good clean with metho or something?
- Should I spray with primer before painting? If so, what type, and where would I find it?
- What kind of paints would I need? Automotive paints? No? Where would I be most likely to find the appropriate paint?
- Is there any specific way to go about applying the paints? I know that it's best to do lots of thin layers rather than one of two thick ones, is there anything else I should know?
- Do I need to apply a clear coat finish kind of thing after I paint it? What kind should I get for the texture I'm after?
- Is there anything different I should do for the metal side panels and the plastic front ones in terms of preparation or painting?
Thanks in advance for anyone who decides to help me out, I'd really appreciate it.