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[WTA] Case Mod : How to make a glossy mirror look.
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TSasepa
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Jan 21 2011, 07:56 AM, updated 15y ago
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Hi, i would like to ask a question. I wanna paint my case to look like a mirror. It look glossy and very smooth. I need to know the step of it. And what type of things should i have. IE sandpaper or spray or something. Where to buy it in kl area that is cheaper. what brand. Spray and all those thing. Almost everything that i need. I know we got this step in the FAQ. I'm just really wanna double confirm since this is my first time and i dont wanna ruin my case. I need tips and trick too if that is possible. I really looking forward for help. I'm gonna do my HAF 922. Thanks in advance. this is an example how it'll look like. 
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ocphangaz
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Jan 21 2011, 08:24 AM
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you'll need paint and clear laquer. sandpaper from 400, 800, 1000, 2000 grit. lastly some car polish (not wax). rubbing compound would be useful here.
first smoothen the surface with 400grit sandpaper. clean it and spray with normal paint colour of your choice. let it dry... gloss or matte makes no difference here. because you need to fill the imperfections first.
then sandpaper with 800 grit sandpaper. then paint. make sure all the paint dusts from the sandpaper is removed before you paint. you can either wash or blow with compressed air.
repeat above until the surface is 100% smooth. 2-3 times should do it. then next coat of paint should be glossy paint. after painting it with glossy paint, then smoothen with 1000grit sandpaper.. you'll notice with glossy paint, the imperfections are more.
paint it again and this time use 2000grit to smoothen the surface. for 1000 and 2000 grit i recommend to wet the surface before sandpaper...
finally apply the final glossy paint. MAKE SURE the room or area you're drying the paint is clear from dusts and insects. after it's fully dry, apply the final clear laquer paint. this time after it dries, polish the surface with car polish or rubbing compound (final detailing).
to preserve the glossy surface, i like to use car wax.
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ReBeLLioN
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Jan 21 2011, 06:18 PM
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wahhh if can make it to my laptop how nice this world will be..
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riedz90
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Jan 25 2011, 11:59 AM
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wah.. looks like hard to do
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LilRazor
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Jan 25 2011, 02:20 PM
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hey i also would like to know ^^ but is it possible to do on silverstone raven 1? >.<
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riedz90
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Jan 26 2011, 03:09 AM
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QUOTE(da4rul @ Jan 25 2011, 12:28 PM) wanna get better result, need more more time and scarifies.  ya..tat rite..
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amie_the_fakes3
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Feb 1 2011, 01:12 AM
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wahhh...shiny...
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wazhanudin
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Feb 12 2011, 03:16 AM
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Awesome.. But.. Very hard to do...
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StratOS
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Feb 12 2011, 10:04 AM
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i done this before.. just do 1 side of my side panel and gave up d..
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