Do I need primer or not?

[itsmyjobtoknow]

So I am receiving a Gigabyte R9 290 tomorrow that has the Windforce 3x cooler on it and I am planning to paint part of the cooler.

 

My question to you is whenever or not primer is needed?

 

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Thanks

[SparcASM]

So I am receiving a Gigabyte R9 290 tomorrow that has the Windforce 3x cooler on it and I am planning to paint part of the cooler.

 

My question to you is whenever or not primer is needed?

 

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Thanks

Get a 2 in 1.

[itsmyjobtoknow]

Get a 2 in 1.

 

I would...but for the color I want, I can't seem to find a 2 in 1. 

[Joshndroid]

I would...but for the color I want, I can't seem to find a 2 in 1. 

 

i would use a primer... especially if the cooler on it has a fair bit of black... a good grey primer will suit for darker colours and a white primer for your lighter colours i find.

[AMICLG]

Just in case you don't know, painting the cooler voids the warranty. If the want the warranty just use Plasti-Dip. Otherwise use self etching primer, it cost the same and will give you much better results.

[W-L]

So I am receiving a Gigabyte R9 290 tomorrow that has the Windforce 3x cooler on it and I am planning to paint part of the cooler.

 

My question to you is whenever or not primer is needed?

 

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Thanks

 

Yes you must scuff up teh surface first an use primer for spray painting, if you use plasti-dip you don't need anything, here's a good guide i have under General painting:

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