Define R5 case mod

[callum.mcconnell]

I have previously water cooled my PC and it can be found here. ()%C2'>

 

Since I got my first PC I always wanted to make my computer unique and the minimalist look of the R5 was starting to look dull so I have decided to spice it up a bit. My plan is to give the R5 a new look by giving it a new coat of paint. I don't intend on painting the whole case as my PC is in use 90% of the time due to my work. I will be removing the side panels and front panel in order to paint them. 

 

This is my first time doing something like this so this should be fun! Any advice would be much appreciated. 

[W-L]

-SNIP-

 

I have a General Painting guide here on painting different materials, if you want to get something say custom done vinyls or stickers are a great way of giving it a different look without a lot of work:

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/407754-modding-faq-common-mods/

[callum.mcconnell]

This is the design that I have decided to go with. I just need to invert it so that i can spray where the masking tape is.

 

[callum.mcconnell]

I have a General Painting guide here on painting different materials, if you want to get something say custom done vinyls or stickers are a great way of giving it a different look without a lot of work:

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/407754-modding-faq-common-mods/

Thank you very much i will give it a read

[W-L]

Thank you very much i will give it a read

 

If you want to spray it that's very doable a fair bit of work doing the masking however, you can also get vinyl made to that design for the panel just as an alternative.

[Philz69]

This is the design that I have decided to go with. I just need to invert it so that i can spray where the masking tape is.

 

IMAG0324.jpg

 

Thats one sexy ass panel!  I'd recommend using plasti-dip, it costs a lot, but if you ever need to sell the case or change the design it could be usefull to be able to simply peel it off!

Edit: You could aso get acrylic laser cutted and stick it on there for the 3d effect if you'd like

Edit Edit: I just keep looking at it and going wow.... i mean its REALLY sexy!

[starwarsguy99]

This is going to look sexy once its done

[callum.mcconnell]

Just an update and some photos. All I need to do is wait for the last coat to dry and apply the top coat.

[Philz69]

Any updates?

[Philz69]

What happened to the mod! I'd like to see more

[Philz69]

Wouldnt want to necro this thread, but i really want to see updates