Project: Frankenstripe

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More toys...well one toy bought today:

I'll be starting on the front and top fan guards this weekend as well.

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I've got some trouble...

I've narrowed it down to three possible things: Panel was too cold, dirt, or some weird reaction between the glossy black and the glossy red. As you can see, it destroyed all the layers where it blistered.

In light of this, I am scrapping the historical approach to painting this case in favor of doing it the easier (and probably proper) way.

I'm hoping my update tomorrow won't be as disastrous as this was.

[Eclecticos]

Ive seen this type of thing happen before, it is unfortunate.
If i remember correctly it is the mixing of paints that causes this.
I would soak it in mineral spirits re-prep the surface and start over.

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Thanks for the info Eck. I'm going to put painting off for a little bit--just about to go do some work on the custom fan guard for the front. Expect another update soon.

[jdbnsn]

It kind of looks like the tape played a role there by the distribution. I have no idea why it would though.

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It kind of looks like the tape played a role there by the distribution. I have no idea why it would though.

That what I thought at first too--upon closer inspection though, it only happened where there were black stripes, and only in certain areas as you can see. Like I said, I'm going to get other things done first before I repaint everything again.

One thing I can almost scratch off that list is the front blowhole cover:

I know I said I was going to use the flame VH logo but I could not get it sized properly. Don't worry though, I am still planning on using it. And as you can tell, I've got a bit of sanding to do on this.

[jdbnsn]

Great fan cover!!!!!!!

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Just wait till you see the top fan cover. That's gonna be badassed.

Two words: Hammer Guy.

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Took a small break from rearranging the apartment and lined up mounting holes on the front fan guard:

I'll be cleaning this up tonight after I get my homework done, and will hopefully be finishing up the bondo work on the front panel as well.

Then it will be onto the top fanguard.

[Lord Ned]

Looking sweet. Are you going to put mesh/plexi behind it to keep fingers out? (Clear plexi behind it with some inner light provided by LED's maybe)

Though you'd have to find a way to push the fan 1/8" off or so, however thick the new plexi is.


What did you use to cut the plexi for the fancover?