Painting One of My Monitors (picture documentation) - Overclock.net

wigseryc · 06-25-08

So as a few of you may recall, i made this thread a while back, enquiring aboot painting the plastic surrounds on my monitors. It led me to this thread, which helped me a plenty!

Well, today i finally got my arse into gear, and started on one. And this thread is i guess, a work log to show my progress.. My first one too.
I figured i'd start on the older smaller one first, just in case i fux it all up (which i probably might). I'm not too fussed about the overall quality, and thankfully so, as being my first endevour into painting plastic, it will probably look a poor job. But, experience, thats what im after.

So, the first thing i did was undid the screws, and popped off the front surround:

Frameless, all that wasted space there, taken up by two poxy little speakers.

I mean, is there any point?! Hmph!

To the garage!

My feet and the gear. Sorted.

A bit of sanding, lovely and smooth. Dust everywhere.

And this is where i am at the moment.

All primed up with one coat. Currently waiting for it to dry as i write this. Once done, i'll give it a quick sand and another coat, and probably be back again.

As i say, this is more of a learning experience than a proper job. I've got another monitor that needs doing soon too, so hopefully that one will turn out better.

And remember kids, safety first;

(wanker)

CattleRustler · 06-25-08

hope thats your "dont wanna show face on web" mask and not your painting mask.
if you dont have one, get a paint/pesticide canister respirator for about 20-30 bucks at a hardware store, youll save yourself from brain and lung damage

cheers

wigseryc · 06-25-08

It's my "stop dust" mask, how effective it is i do not know. It's a well ventilated place anyways so i'm not too bothered. Not like i do this every day is it?

Anyways, second coat of primer's on. Sound.