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number1sixerfan
12-25-2003, 02:01 PM
I want to use vinyle die. Is there anything that would give for a better finish than it? Also how many coats should I give it? Is it as easy as I think to do? Just pop off the faceplate. Paint one coat, let dry, then paint another, then let dry, and repeat process acouple more times. Is that how you do it?
Big_Mac
12-25-2003, 06:30 PM
I used regular lacqueur spray paint on mine. About 4 (maybe 6) really light coats. Finish is smooth and pretty, but not SMOOTH (it's the same texture as it was unpainted).

I'm happy with it.
DRxAndy
12-25-2003, 07:57 PM
i've used krylon fusion and paint, and fusion is a lot easier
it only took me like 1 thick coat, and it was good to go
TAZTG
12-25-2003, 09:14 PM
Not sure about the dye but for painting thats about it. Paint let dry lightly sand repeat a few times for desired effect. :p
number1sixerfan
12-26-2003, 04:53 PM
Originally posted by TAZTG
Not sure about the dye but for painting thats about it. Paint let dry lightly sand repeat a few times for desired effect. :p

So if not dye, then what?:)
Ashpool
12-26-2003, 10:33 PM
Use any paint, really. I used any old automotive paint on my DVD drive and it came out just fine, and had the pre-paint bumps too.

Only sprayed like 2 light-ish coats. No clearcoat.
number1sixerfan
12-27-2003, 11:25 AM
I guess I'll just get some black paint out of the garage. Should I clearcoat it?
Vodka
12-27-2003, 04:37 PM
Originally posted by number1sixerfan
I guess I'll just get some black paint out of the garage. Should I clearcoat it?
not necessary, but go for it if you want.
number1sixerfan
12-27-2003, 04:39 PM
I think I am gonna go with the vinyl die. I saw some results from another guy who used vinyl die and it turned out great.
XP1800
12-29-2003, 12:33 AM
Someone a while back used vinyl dye and I remember it turning out excellent. Yours should look nice as well. Did you get the silver or black version of the case? You did get the PC-60 right?
number1sixerfan
12-29-2003, 12:40 AM
I got the pc61 black version. I like the silver version but I liked the black even more.

The main difference between the pc60 and 61 is that on the pc60 there is carbon fiber surrounding the power button. Some liked it, some didn't. I didn't so I got the pc61. Also the pc61 is the newer one.
number1sixerfan
12-29-2003, 12:47 AM
This may help you make your decision.:)

http://www.moddin.net/article.asp?ArticleID=46
XP1800
12-29-2003, 12:53 AM
Originally posted by number1sixerfan
This may help you make your decision.:)

http://www.moddin.net/article.asp?ArticleID=46

I actually ordered the PC-60 tonight. I checked though, and the newer ones don't have that ugly thing around the power button. It's the same thing as the PC-61 only in silver. I also got some of those universal CD-ROM and floppy covers:)
number1sixerfan
12-29-2003, 12:57 AM
Originally posted by XP1800
I actually ordered the PC-60 tonight. I checked though, and the newer ones don't have that ugly thing around the power button. It's the same thing as the PC-61 only in silver. I also got some of those universal CD-ROM and floppy covers:)

Let me know if those covers turn out fine. I know they are universal but I still was unsure if I should have gotten them or not.

I used a screwdriver to knock the clips in on the faceplates but the thing still won't come off. Any ideas?
knuckles644
12-29-2003, 12:58 AM
WOW! I may just have to get that case. Great lookin', pre-modded (I don't have any time), huge, and cheap:D
XP1800
12-29-2003, 01:00 AM
Originally posted by number1sixerfan
Let me know if those covers turn out fine. I know they are universal but I still was unsure if I should have gotten them or not.

I used a screwdriver to knock the clips in on the faceplates but the thing still won't come off. Any ideas?

I'll be posting a ton of pics while I'm putting everything together, so you'll definately get a good look:)

As for the drives, make sure all 4 tabs or so are depressed. I had this same problem, 1 of them wasn't depressed all the way. They were actually very stubborn, I had the same trouble you're having. I just got pissed and started using some beer muscles:)
number1sixerfan
12-29-2003, 01:06 AM
Originally posted by XP1800
I'll be posting a ton of pics while I'm putting everything together, so you'll definately get a good look:)

As for the drives, make sure all 4 tabs or so are depressed. I had this same problem, 1 of them wasn't depressed all the way. They were actually very stubborn, I had the same trouble you're having. I just got pissed and started using some beer muscles:)

Yeah, I made sure they were all pressed in, but I'll try again tomorrow.
Big_Mac
12-29-2003, 11:38 AM
when i did mine, my faceplate also had concealed side tabs that were inaccecible unless you took off the outer metal casing.
number1sixerfan
12-29-2003, 01:57 PM
Originally posted by Big_Mac
when i did mine, my faceplate also had concealed side tabs that were inaccecible unless you took off the outer metal casing.

Thanks for the tip. I was starting to think about taking off the metal casing, but I thought it would have been pointless.