Painting my GPU without spray paint.

[CrazyMSHD]

Hey, I have the MSI - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB 6GT OC Video Card and it doesn't go with my black and red theme. So I decided that I wanted to paint the white parts red. My problem is that I don't want to use spray paint. I was thinking that I could get Acrylic paint and paint it on with a brush but can't find any information on the topic. If this won't work, any suggestions?

[W-L]

1 minute ago, CrazyMSHD said:

Hey, I have the MSI - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB 6GT OC Video Card and it doesn't go with my black and red theme. So I decided that I wanted to paint the white parts red. My problem is that I don't want to use spray paint. I was thinking that I could get Acrylic paint and paint it on with a brush but can't find any information on the topic. If this won't work, any suggestions?

Welcome to the Forums!

 

You can use acrylic model paint on the shroud of the GPU but it won't be as smooth as spray painting. If you want something less permanent you can get vinyl wrap to cover the color of the accents. 

[CrazyMSHD]

1 minute ago, W-L said:

Welcome to the Forums!

 

You can use acrylic model paint on the shroud of the GPU but it won't be as smooth as spray painting. If you want something less permanent you can get vinyl wrap to cover the color of the accents. 

Do you think I could use something like this? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MQ5RV9P/ref=sspa_dk_detail_6?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B01MQ5RV9P&pd_rd_wg=m9GTY&pd_rd_r=J3BWF1750B5MP14SREKJ&pd_rd_w=YO4FH

[Jurrunio]

Better not paint on the fan hub as it might offset the balance of the fan. Use a piece of red sticker instead.

[CrazyMSHD]

Just now, Jurrunio said:

Better not paint on the fan hub as it might offset the balance of the fan. Use a piece of red sticker instead.

What exactly is the fan hub?

[W-L]

1 minute ago, CrazyMSHD said:

Do you think I could use something like this? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MQ5RV9P/ref=sspa_dk_detail_6?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B01MQ5RV9P&pd_rd_wg=m9GTY&pd_rd_r=J3BWF1750B5MP14SREKJ&pd_rd_w=YO4FH

Yes that will work, you'll just need to cut it to size and apply it like a sticker.

 

Just now, CrazyMSHD said:

What exactly is the fan hub?

The fans themselves. 

[Jurrunio]

2 minutes ago, CrazyMSHD said:

What exactly is the fan hub?

the circular thing at the middle.

[CrazyMSHD]

1 minute ago, W-L said:

Yes that will work, you'll just need to cut it to size and apply it like a sticker.

 

The fans themselves. 

So could I use the vinyl or should I just leave the fans alone?

[W-L]

Just now, CrazyMSHD said:

So could I use the vinyl or should I just leave the fans alone?

As said yes the vinyl will work on the shroud but don't do anything with the fans that would not be good for it if you put vinyl on them.

[orbitalbuzzsaw]

4 minutes ago, CrazyMSHD said:

So could I use the vinyl or should I just leave the fans alone?

I'd leave the fans alone ; you can't see them in any sort of PC you should be putting that card in.

[CrazyMSHD]

Just now, W-L said:

As said yes the vinyl will work on the shroud but don't do anything with the fans that would not be good for it if you put vinyl on them.

One other problem, when the GPU is on the motherboard there is a little bit of inside white showing, that is on the shroud but is close to the components. This is the best picture I could find.

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[W-L]

1 minute ago, CrazyMSHD said:

One other problem, when the GPU is on the motherboard there is a little bit of inside white showing, that is on the shroud but is close to the components. This is the best picture I could find.

It's possible to vinyl wrap that you can take off the white part to do the work on and reinstall it to the shroud. 

[CrazyMSHD]

1 minute ago, W-L said:

It's possible to vinyl wrap that you can take off the white part to do the work on and reinstall it to the shroud. 

Ok, one last question. There are a few slits that look like vents on the shroud where I want to put the wrap. Should I cover them or should I try to cut the slits into my wrap?

[W-L]

Just now, CrazyMSHD said:

Ok, one last question. There are a few slits that look like vents on the shroud where I want to put the wrap. Should I cover them or should I try to cut the slits into my wrap?

That's up to you, they're from what I can tell just for aesthetics. 

[CrazyMSHD]

Just now, W-L said:

That's up to you, they're from what I can tell just for aesthetics. 

Ok, thank you!

[CameronD]

I used plasti dip spray on mine and used a sharpie to do the small stuff and it worked great. I also used some painters tape to cover some parts.