Spray Paint For GPU

[Rezenar_]

Recently started looking into painting my GPU's backplate as its a Gray colour, where as my PC is a completely NZXT build. Looking for any ideas on black spray paint, I've heard that some can be conductive so I am a little worried. Any advice is greatly appreciated!

 

For anyone wondering, I have a Gigabyte 4060ti 16GB // https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/gigabyte-rtx-4060-ti-gaming-oc-16-gb.b11320

[emosun]

basic krylon will work , the difficulty is in the paint prep , no so much the paint choice.

please watch some spray painting tutorials and practice on other object first

[Rezenar_]

1 minute ago, emosun said:

basic krylon will work , the difficulty is in the paint prep , no so much the paint choice.

please watch some spray painting tutorials and practice on other object first

I have been watching a few tutorials, Jaystwocents did this a few years back and I found his video very helpful! I was planning on painting some household objects first, then doing it to my old GPU (1660 Super) to see it on an actual card. 

[emosun]

Just now, Rezenar_ said:

I have been watching a few tutorials, Jaystwocents did this a few years back and I found his video very helpful! I was planning on painting some household objects first, then doing it to my old GPU (1660 Super) to see it on an actual card. 

nice light passes , and let it dry for literally days. most people say it can be handled sooner , but i always let it dry for at least 48 hours.

[OddOod]

Welcome to the forums!
As emo said, it's not the paint, it's the prep. You'll want to pull the plate off, sand the bejeezus out of it (if you have access to a sand blaster, that would be my go to. you may have a makerspace in your area, they might have one), then do some practice runs on something else before finally giving the plate several coats.
As for what paint to use? Well, that's down to what look you want more than any specific brand. Do you want it shiny or matte? You could even do truck bed liner if you want that utterly unhinged look

[Rezenar_]

1 minute ago, OddOod said:

Welcome to the forums!
As emo said, it's not the paint, it's the prep. You'll want to pull the plate off, sand the bejeezus out of it (if you have access to a sand blaster, that would be my go to. you may have a makerspace in your area, they might have one), then do some practice runs on something else before finally giving the plate several coats.
As for what paint to use? Well, that's down to what look you want more than any specific brand. Do you want it shiny or matte? You could even do truck bed liner if you want that utterly unhinged look

Taking my build in consideration, I'd say a matt black would look best with it

[OddOod]

https://www.amazon.com/Krylon-K09147000-COVERMAXX-Spray-Paint/dp/B013LT5VIC?gQT=0&th=1

 

[tkitch]

as long as the paint you get is rated for plastic?  Whatever you want to use! 

 

As far as conductivity:  Nothing on your GPU that you'd paint should ever touch electricity, so it shouldn't be an issue regardless.  

[Rezenar_]

On 3/18/2025 at 5:43 PM, OddOod said:

https://www.amazon.com/Krylon-K09147000-COVERMAXX-Spray-Paint/dp/B013LT5VIC?gQT=0&th=1

 

Would this paint be ok? I have some from a few weeks back and I'm wondering if it'd do the trick? Also Krylon isn't available in black on amazon where I live. 

[OddOod]

17 hours ago, Rezenar_ said:

Would this paint be ok? I have some from a few weeks back and I'm wondering if it'd do the trick? Also Krylon isn't available in black on amazon where I live. 

That is probably the sketchiest spray I've ever seen. Like, they didn't even spell "matte" correctly. 
Reddit seems to agree that it's kinda trash

In my experience with spraying, you get what you pay for. I prefer Montana Black for my projects.
I'd recommend hitting up your local hardware store to see what they offer. One option would be getting a matte clearcoat and doing a layer of that over whatever black you can find

[Rezenar_]

6 hours ago, OddOod said:

That is probably the sketchiest spray I've ever seen. Like, they didn't even spell "matte" correctly. 
Reddit seems to agree that it's kinda trash

In my experience with spraying, you get what you pay for. I prefer Montana Black for my projects.
I'd recommend hitting up your local hardware store to see what they offer. One option would be getting a matte clearcoat and doing a layer of that over whatever black you can find

is this the spray paint your speaking about? If so I will order it asap!

[OddOod]

On 3/25/2025 at 3:43 PM, Rezenar_ said:

is this the spray paint your speaking about? If so I will order it asap!

Yup. It's spendy, but VERY nice. It is the go to for all my friends who do spraypaint art

[Chree]

Posca Paint Pens, anyone can spray.