1st modding project ever!

[Du@lGeek]

hi, i'm new here!
I'm gonna start my 1st project today, and i have some Q's for you, expertees!
What kind of paint can i use to paint a computer case?
What about making space, what cages(diskette, hd's) can i cut without taking stability to the case?
How to reinforce the case if needed?
What are the best lights to use?
THANKS ALOT FOR HELP!
I can't post the pics i lost the link...
Can i post a link to another forum(in portuguese) with the pictures?

[sirkillalot617]

first of all welcome

You can use automotive paint on your case there are many guides online the stabilty of your case all depends on which case you have.

There are many lighting solutions, LEDS and cold cathodes are most commenly used

[Bucko]

I can't post the pics i lost the link...
Can i post a link to another forum(in portuguese) with the pictures?

Why not rehost them on imageshack?

Have a look at My Guide on how to do it.
It's as simple as rightclicking on the pictures in the other forum, copying the URL from the properties and putting that straight into imageshack.

[lg9142]

You could use spray paint on your case. There are a lot of good tutorials out there to do this. Just google Spray Paint Case mod tutorial or something like that.

[Drew]

Would that case have seperate sides and top, or be a wrap over top type?

Might make quite a difference in the type of paint to use....

I used normal car paint for my kids PC (with seperate sides) and loads of sanding and priming, and it's still looks great after loads of abuse.

If you have a wrapover case, I'm not sure. I can only imagine needing some kind of paint plasticizer(sp?) for when you remove the cover and it bends so that the paint doesn't all crack and flake off.

Oh, and do it outside if you can (overspray gets everywhere, and it's not a good kind of high with those fumes).

Remember, I'm faaaaaaaar from an expert, but if I'm wrong, someone'll pick me up on it I'm sure...

Hope this helps.