Paint PSU cables?

[TheMidnightNarwhal]

I could buy some red sleeved cables but it would cost me 40$. So I was wondering if I could paint a part of them? Can it cause any problems or reaction with the cables (lol, I don't know much about paint and stuff).

[Bluejay0]

Technically, you can, but it's not recommended. Most people recommend Plastidip or Sleeving.

[TheMidnightNarwhal]

Technically, you can, but it's not recommended. Most people recommend Plastidip or Sleeving.

 

Ok, heard Plastidip multiple times and can't find out what it is. Is it something you buy at the local wal mart or is it something you need to order online?

[TheSLSAMG]

No. No plastidip either you insane, fan nippled bastard @Bluejay0

 

Sleeve them, get extensions or don't bother.

[Hirad123]

I don't think it would cause any immediate problems. But still I wouldn't do it, sleeving/extensions are the way I'd go.

[Langdon]

It'd probably chip off after a while. Especially since cables are bendable.

You should just sleeve them.

[Bluejay0]

No. No plastidip either you insane, fan nippled bastard @Bluejay0

 

Sleeve them, get extensions or don't bother.

 

I did recommend Sleeve so yes. XDDD

[TheMidnightNarwhal]

Alright, I guess I will save 40$ and put them into 2 rad fans. Also could someone explain plastidip? I google it and can't find anything... is it some kind of secret magical coloring product?

[Mak]

You could paint them, but I would advise against that. Also just remember that paint hardens (depending on the type of paint, number of coats, etc.) so your cables will probably be quite stiff. Add in the factor of heat radiating from your components... They will not budge.

[TheMidnightNarwhal]

@TheSLSAMG @Bluejay0

What the hell is plasti dip?

 

@Mak @marto @Langdon 

Yeah I will just get normal cables I guess. 

[TheSLSAMG]

@TheSLSAMG @Bluejay0

What the hell is plasti dip?

 

@Mak @marto @Langdon 

Yeah I will just get normal cables I guess. 

 

Can be used on stuff other than cars.

[TheMidnightNarwhal]

Plasti dip is a kind of paint that requires no surface prep apart froma  quick wipe down and can be peeled off when the paint starts to deteriorate. Very handy for case modding as it needs no surface prep and can be peeled off if you make an error. Or even cut then sections be peeled off if you wish

 

 

Can be used on stuff other than cars.

 

Cool. Where do you buy it from? Only online?

[TheSLSAMG]

Cool. Where do you buy it from? Only online?

Mostly. You could always call around to auto parts places and see if they have it.

[sperkowsky]

Just buy extensions or do custom sleeving

[TheMidnightNarwhal]

Mostly. You could always call around to auto parts places and see if they have it.

 

Most auto stores should have it. Pretty sure you can get it online in the US too

 

I see... 

[TheMidnightNarwhal]

Just buy extensions or do custom sleeving

 

I could. But it's 40$.

[sperkowsky]

I could. But it's 40$.

thats not that much money when you take out 10 dollars for the paint. painting will look like crap most likely. colored cables are a premium and it costs 40 dollars aparently

[whatthe_fuzz]

Plastidip is sprayable plastic. Easy to apply and it won't jack up your computer parts because its nonconductive. The sell it at home depot

[d33g33]

as the name suggests its a paint with a plastic/rubber like finish and can be peeled off (though i wouldnt be power supply wires it would be exceptionally tedious. Its flexible so would tolerate bending well. I think its a very viable option for you. you can get it from eBay...

[old reece frost]

You could always pay someone to sleeve them?

[Butterfish]

Get extensions. If you sleeve or paint you will lose your warranty.

[ofr057]

I think plasti dip would look cool .... alot quicker then sleeving just hang all your cables up spray let them dry and your done

i would do 2 coats

 

especailly if you want to go stealth

[KrazyKap]

Pretty sure you don't lose your warranty for sleeving, as from what I've heard, they don't expect you to unplug and send all the cables with the unit (that is with a fully modular PSU). Sleeving is not expensive if you use paracord, and it can look great. Look on ebay, amazon or any outdoor shops for 4mm paracord, and you can do it heatshrinkless for everything but the SATA power (and SATA data if you need to sleeve them).

 

Paracord is like 6 bucks for 100ft and that is all you will need, as well as maybe some cheap 4mm heatshrink and you'll be fine if you use your own tools. I have a bit of a guide here but not sure if it will help that much, otherwise, go here.

[FileCorrupted]

Cool. Where do you buy it from? Only online?

Home Hardware sells it http://www.homehardware.ca/en/cat/search/_/N-67lZ2pqf/Ne-67n/Ntk-All_EN?Ntt=plastidip

[The Syndicate]

Buy extentions, end of story.