Mindovermaster Moderator Posted January 26, 2015 Moderator Share Posted January 26, 2015 I have a Dell Optiplex 745, unused in my room. It does have some skid marks on the side, that I can't seem to get rid of. I was just thinking, if I could paint this thing I think it'd look cooler. Do I have to sand this? Do I need a primer? Do I have to worry about some kinds of spray paint? What color would be good? Should I do a combo? Maybe put some kind of design on to it? Let's get whacky here! I'll be sure to post pictures once I am done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BudMan MVC Posted January 26, 2015 MVC Share Posted January 26, 2015 face that side towards the wall = done Should we put some chrome fan cases on it and led lit sata cables?? Its a computer, why would you be looking at the side of the case.. Taking its the minitower? Go to your hardware store pick up some purple and pink and go to town.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindovermaster Moderator Posted January 26, 2015 Author Moderator Share Posted January 26, 2015 Why do people mod their cases? Because they want to, man... MikeChipshop 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeChipshop Member Posted January 26, 2015 Member Share Posted January 26, 2015 Do you know what the case is made from, or painted with currently? Normally it involves a wholeeee lot of sanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindovermaster Moderator Posted January 26, 2015 Author Moderator Share Posted January 26, 2015 Sry, I have no idea. Knowing Dell, probably some plastic combo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggis Veteran Posted January 26, 2015 Veteran Share Posted January 26, 2015 i would key it so a light sanding to make sure th epaint sticks i would prime it too MikeChipshop 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techbeck Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Sides of those systems are metal/aluminum I believe. Top, front, bottom are plastic. Always a good idea to use primer and from mods I have seen for painting an XBOX/Controllers....they all use primer. At least the good mods do. Some spray paint has the primer mixed it so look for that as well. EDIT: If it is the ultra small form factor system, those are plastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aergan Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 If it were me, I would take the side with issue off and spray it with black or silver Hammerite. It's a Dell PC, you're just going to treat it badly and scuff it again - no point putting lipstick on swine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rohdekill Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 slap a bumper sticker on it. Problem solved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindovermaster Moderator Posted January 27, 2015 Author Moderator Share Posted January 27, 2015 I'm not that stupid, Rohdekill. I'm a computer enthusiast, and want it looking good because im gunna use it downstairs where everyone will see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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