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    Painting?

    Can you paint the interior of a Lian Li case, or any aluminum case for that matter? Or does it need to be specially powder coated or something.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rabidmoose171
    Can you paint the interior of a Lian Li case, or any aluminum case for that matter? Or does it need to be specially powder coated or something.
    Yes, you can paint aluminum. You can do it with paint for aluminum, works ok. Or you can acid etch then use enamel and heat cure it. Basically you wipe it down with a mild acid like vinegar, then cure the paint at 225f for a couple of hours. Or you can anodize them.

    Be aware the LL cases have a protective coating on them. Silicon based oil would be my guess. You'll have to get rid of that before you paint them.

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    Im sorta thinking about using my old case again. And if i did that id like to paint the inside. DOnt want to do anything like heat cure it though. That would require resorces i dont have.

    So, is there like a spray paint designed for aluminum that doesn't need heat curing?

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    Quote Originally Posted by rabidmoose171
    Im sorta thinking about using my old case again. And if i did that id like to paint the inside. DOnt want to do anything like heat cure it though. That would require resorces i dont have.

    So, is there like a spray paint designed for aluminum that doesn't need heat curing?
    Krylon Rust Tough can be used on aluminum with no primer.

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    Thankyou. Now to find out how much shipping will cost me to get my 1200b send over from my parents.

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    My Fragbox is a Lian-Li PC 60. I had no problems with the inside.

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    Thanks guys.

    Im thinking of painting the inside of my V1200b black or white. Havn't decided if i want it to be stealthy or contrasty.

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