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Should I paint my new case (Fractal Design Arch R2) for my new PC build (before I put in the components)?

I would do it in red, since it's a red build. I kinda want it (its awesome to have it), but since my PC is under my desk, I'm not so sure it's worth the time and money, and would it void my warranty?

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Should I paint my new case (Fractal Design Arch R2) for my new PC build (before I put in the components)?

I would do it in red, since it's a red build. I kinda want it (its awesome to have it), but since my PC is under my desk, I'm not so sure it's worth the time and money, and would it void my warranty?

I would paint it when you take it out of the box since thats when it will be the cleanest.

I would also recommend just painting the trim red. It would look a lot nicer in my opinion 

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It would void your warranty, but if you use Plasti Dip, it will not void the warranty since you can easily pull it off when you want to.

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It would void your warranty, but if you use Plasti Dip, it will not void the warranty since you can easily pull it off when you want to.

 

 

Yes you would void warranty. But it's not like your case is going to have any problems the next 15+ years.

 

 

I would paint it when you take it out of the box since thats when it will be the cleanest.

I would also recommend just painting the trim red. It would look a lot nicer in my opinion 

 

 

Post pics of where the case will be

 

If I would paint it I would do a red (and maybe black, not sure why tho) spray, out of the box.

 

I guess even tho it would void my warranty, not like it's gonna have problems.

 

What is Plasti Dip and where could I find it (I don't live in USA, so don't say local hardware store)?

 

I will post the picture from my phone in just a sec.

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It would void your warranty, but if you use Plasti Dip, it will not void the warranty since you can easily pull it off when you want to.

PlastiDip would be horrible on a case. 

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PlastiDip would be horrible on a case. 

Not that bad.

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Here is the picture of my PC now.

I know I should probably store the boxes somewhere else.

Can someone please tell me what is Plasti Dip and where I can get it?

Plasti-dip is a rubber based spray that is removable by peeling it off giving you the orginal surface. The issue with plasti-dip is it lacks contact or abrasion qualities since it is a runner coat it can tear and scuff easily if your not too careful but with that said it is used to coat cars so it is very durable to an extent.

You can get it at most hardware stores such as Lowe's (in Canada or the US) or auto parts stores usually.

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Plasti-dip is a rubber based spray that is removable by peeling it off giving you the orginal surface. The issue with plasti-dip is it lacks contact or abrasion qualities since it is a runner coat it can tear and scuff easily if your not too careful but with that said it is used to coat cars so it is very durable to an extent.

You can get it at most hardware stores such as Lowe's (in Canada or the US) or auto parts stores usually.

 

Then I don't want it, because I want to "spray" colour my case...

More something like this case

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