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Old 06-22-2004, 11:32 PM   #1
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nice effects using spray paint?

Im going to paint my case soon, and i know the process because of the computer power users modding special that came out a cpl of months ago.

Im going to lowes tomorrow to pick some things up, and was wondering if there was any like highquality spray paint out there that was like metallic blue, that had a nice metallic effect to it. I really dont want to do it old fashioned and have to layer two different types of spray paint, and was just wondering if anyone knew if it came in a single can.

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Krylon and Rust-o-leum make good spray paint. I think I have seen metalic colors. If you can't find any in those brands stop by an auto parts store and pick up some car touch-up paint.
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PlastiKote metal-flake, i'm using it on my current case mod and it works a treat, and as it's a plastic based spray paint it's very durable and hardwearing so it doesnt scratch up easily (stinks when you're spraying it though).
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ive seen some dulpi-color metalic spraypaint at a auto store..
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Old 06-30-2004, 12:36 AM   #5
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i ended up getting some primer, and some rustolium blue metalic, looks real nice, but havent sprayed the hole case yet.

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Just remember to smooth out the imperfections between coats with wet & dry paper as you can't polish back metallic paint properly. And use tack cloths to wipe over before painting bits to get rid of dust so you don't get inclusions in the paintwork.
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