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Old 04-18-08   #1 (permalink)
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If I wanted to paint the interior of my case, is there any sort of paint that will be beneficial to cooling? Any tips for painting?
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No theres no paint that changes cooling

I usually use Rustoleum Semi-Gloss
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I figured there wasn't, I just wanted to make sure I wasn't going to buy a paint that would get hot, or have my components sticking to the touching parts.
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I have painted plenty of case interiors and temps have been fine. First use spray paint for metal, I use Rusoleum, apply in layers for best look. Second allow the paint to dry fully for about 48 hours then spray a clear coat on it to prevent scraping/peeling.
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Completely off topic Chadh95... but you might want to get rid of your sig stuff fast... it's against the ToS to post a wanted/for sale thread without the necessary 35 rep... putting your for sale stuff in your sig is not a valid loophole and could get you banned...

The only valid loophole is that you can answer wanted/for sale threads without having 35 rep.... so if you want to sell those things, either get the 35 rep, or use the search function to find an appropriate Wanted thread...

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Completely off topic Chadh95... but you might want to get rid of your sig stuff fast... it's against the ToS to post a wanted/for sale thread without the necessary 35 rep... putting your for sale stuff in your sig is not a valid loophole and could get you banned...

The only valid loophole is that you can answer wanted/for sale threads without having 35 rep.... so if you want to sell those things, either get the 35 rep, or use the search function to find an appropriate Wanted thread...

Just a heads up
He is right, it's pretty solid fact that you need 35 to advertise in for sale/wanted, and any violation of that would be against ToS.

on topic, i have no idea about cooling affecting paint, other than lighter colors reflect light, darker colors absorb property, but i do know of a guide if you need it:
http://case-mods.linear1.org/case-mo...r-case-part-1/

edit your sig please, we had to earn or 35 rep, you should as well
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