Filling slots in Antec Bezel

[JBM]

I am attempting my first mod, and as part of that, i want to fill in the ugly slots in the bottom of my antec soho server case.

I will also be removing the usb and firewire port, as i dont use them, in the front anyways.

So, what filler bonds to plastic?

As a side note, i will be replacing the power button, and dont know what to do about the reset button?

I was thinking of moving it to the bottom of the bezel where no one can see it, like old school hotrods have a kill switch? There really is no reason to have a reset button visible, just need it accessable(sp) *shrug* :D

[mnpctech]

WizD Filler Sticky (http://www.wizdforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=571)

[JBM]

DOH! I dont know how i missed that, as i was sure i have read everything here so far :wacko:

Thanks.

[JBM]

I went to my local Auto Zone and was confused as to the two types of paint that are available. Lacquer and Enamel.

What one is the one I want?

[Starbuck3733T]

I may be wrong but IIRC enamel is harder but laquer will be shinier.. mnpctech will know better.

[JBM]

I found an awesome guide to achieve a mirror like finish from a poster named Spiv. Is this Pug?

Anyhoo i have a hardware store near me that stocks plastikote paint. Or so says the internet :blink:

When i have some progress i will posts some pics.

Project: Superman.

[mnpctech]

Star had the call. Laquer will also apply nicer.

Plastikote Laquer is goood.

When i have some progress i will posts some pics.


Start a Log in the Chop Shop. Otherwise we'll hunt you down :blink:

[JBM]

Ok ok, but i dont know how fast i will be moving, so i might save the pics for when i have some gravy for the meat and potato's :D

Since this thread covers fiberglass and now paint, i was wondering:rolleyes: if i have a lettering/sign guy for automotive's make me a chrome decal, if i can apply that under clearcoats?

Or will the clearcoat bubble the "sticker" ?

[mnpctech]

Or will the clearcoat bubble the "sticker" ?

Ask your sign maker guy what he suggests. I've used urethane over w/ mixed results. I've been told you should use a waterbase clear.

Theres a product called "Frog Juice" that clears over vinyl on paint. I've never used it though.

FYI: Always experiment on other things first. Never apply Laquer paints or clears over Enamels.. Or vise versa. Paint will lift

[Knipex]

I found an awesome guide to achieve a mirror like finish from a poster named Spiv. Is this Pug?


He will love you for that but no. Pug and spiv are two different blokes....:D

he actually has two guides bother here

http://www.pc-workshop.net/articles/paint101/paint101-1.shtml

[JBM]

FYI: Always experiment on other things first. Never apply Laquer paints or clears over Enamels.. Or vise versa. Paint will lift
Thanks, learn something new every day :rolleyes:

[JBM]

He will love you for that but no. Pug and spiv are two different blokes....:D

he actually has two guides bother here

http://www.pc-workshop.net/articles/paint101/paint101-1.shtml
Yes that is the guide i found. Very handy fist time out :D