Hi, im a complete newbie when it comes to modding. I havent really started, but intend to do so soon.

1. What is the best paint to use to paint the front of the casing?(plastic material) I intend to paint it black.
Is it possible to get a glossy result?..if so, how?

2. I've got this crazy idea to paint my keyboard. i would first paint the keys with luminous paint, then mask the letters and spray the whole keyboard black...
Is this method recommended, or are there any other ways to paint the whole keyboard which leaves the keys recognizable?
and will the paint come off after some time?

This post has been edited by r0_01: Jul 16 2006, 07:26 PM

2 days still no reply...anyone can help?

hope i can help u

1.How to work with plastics

2.Keyboard painting

i just hand sanding it, then spray with paint.

u wanna hav a glossy effect, just add a several layer of clear coating onto it. make sure first paint that u spray b4 really really really dry,if not, the buble will come out..just my 2cent..

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if paint the keyboard keys, then the letters disappear already

use paint brush & paint back a cool font on d keyboard..just me 50c.

This is not possible unless you use a words frame to do it.

I was thinking of painting the keys first, then i will mask the letters and paint the keyboard black. Anyone tried this before?

then u'll need hell load of patience and time.

not really.. can just pain with your own handwriting.. then it really is a personal keyboard... if you do decide to do this, don't forget to paint a clear coat over it, otherwise the letters will fade in no time..

Opppss... double post.. sorry..

This post has been edited by zx12: Jul 22 2006, 11:09 PM

though can use paint to paint the keyboard.... but it will take a darn long time to dry on plastic material

umm...how bout makin the letters with lettering sheets?

Well, as I remember. there are some product where u can stick the letter to the key board 1.. something like templete where u stick the white letter to the key by shading the other side of the templete with pencil...

something like " stencil " ...sorry forgot the exact name... I think u can find it at major book store...

after that .. spray a clear coat to protect the wordings from torn off.. walla... new wordings..

thats a lettering sheet

Where can I buy it? Is it easily found in Malaysia?

yup, im thinking to use it on my keyboard too.u spray first the keys, then use 'Decadry' lettering sheet on th keys. then, u spray clear on it..but it takes damn long time n patient too...

just go to stationary shop, i think the brand is Decadry kot...

i suppose any brands will do..lot of em in stationary shops.Electronics shop also have em.