Case modding

nunz · Post by **nunz** » Thu Dec 06, 2001 10:17 pm

How do you cut the case...

...put in plexiglass...

...put in those neon lights...

...do a good paint job...

...make it awesome...

just post what you did... i really want to mod mine in the future and i don't want to screw up

dadx2mj · Post by **dadx2mj** » Thu Dec 06, 2001 11:47 pm

Plexiglass and lights I can't help you with but as for cutting and painting that I have done. I used a jigsaw with a bi-metal blade to cut blowholes and a dremel tool to smooth out the cuts and make it look good. When it comes to painting it is just like anything else take your time doing the prep work sand it down not to bare metal but to scruff the paint so the new paint has something to stick to. Clean it good and then buy a good quality spray paint and give it several smooth and even coats letting it dry inbetween coats. Then finsih it with a couple coats of clear coat. Above all take your time in both cutting and painting.

nunz · Post by **nunz** » Fri Dec 07, 2001 3:09 pm

can you paint plastic or not?

nexus_7 · Post by **nexus_7** » Fri Dec 07, 2001 3:30 pm

sure U can paint what ever U want.

Greg

Hipnotic_Tranz · Post by **Hipnotic_Tranz** » Sat Dec 08, 2001 10:10 am

If you are going to paint plastic, use vinyl dye. It adhears to the plastic much better and doesn't "chip" off from what I've heard. Cause it sorta burns into it and comes out extremely clean looking.

Wang191 · Post by **Wang191** » Thu Dec 13, 2001 11:40 pm

Get a dremel or some sort of saw that will cut metal. Desighn the shape you want.
Get some window modling and installt he window.
For the neon, just secure the neon using screws or some sort of fastener. Put a switch on it and wire the switch to reach a convienient place on the case. Its not too bad....just try it.
Plasitc cases are a little harder but no big deal. just measure, drill, and secure.

bigakita · Post by **bigakita** » Mon Dec 17, 2001 2:09 pm

The most important thing with case modding is to plan out exactly what you want to do from start to finish before you do anything. Many a modder has gotten halfway through a blowhole or window to discover that it will interfere with another component. Never be in a hurry to finish your project or you will make mistakes.