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post #11 of 16
Plastidip isn't like the usual rubber coating on mice, its ok but its kind of sticky, personally I don't like it (I tried painting a mouse with it before). I just wasn't keen on how it felt or how it looked, also it goes on fairly thick, so its easy to put on too much.

If you like a matt effect then Krylon do something called fusion paint, which if applied directly to bare plastic will fuse with it and stick really well, its also an easy paint to use, I painted my monitor with it and it doesn't even look like paint, it just looks like the plastic was always black. The one I used was black camo, but I'm sure they have a lot to choose from. Also it doesn't need a sealant. I would recommend it above most paints if you are a beginner. Automotive paint will go on quite thick and its really easy to mess it up.

You should try painting another cheap mouse before you have a go on the Naga, you will find out if you still think its a good idea wink.gif I would say unless you have some painting experience, its not a good idea. You should be careful. Painting larger things which don't rely on moving parts so much (like monitors and keyboards) is a lot easier.
post #12 of 16
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Plastidip isn't like the usual rubber coating on mice, its ok but its kind of sticky, personally I don't like it (I tried painting a mouse with it before). I just wasn't keen on how it felt or how it looked, also it goes on fairly thick, so its easy to put on too much.
If you like a matt effect then Krylon do something called fusion paint, which if applied directly to bare plastic will fuse with it and stick really well, its also an easy paint to use, I painted my monitor with it and it doesn't even look like paint, it just looks like the plastic was always black. The one I used was black camo, but I'm sure they have a lot to choose from. Also it doesn't need a sealant. I would recommend it above most paints if you are a beginner. Automotive paint will go on quite thick and its really easy to mess it up.
You should try painting another cheap mouse before you have a go on the Naga, you will find out if you still think its a good idea wink.gif I would say unless you have some painting experience, its not a good idea. You should be careful. Painting larger things which don't rely on moving parts so much (like monitors and keyboards) is a lot easier.

good tips got any pics

i dont really have to use plasti dip just able to find the blue I wanted. looking for an anodized blue look with there blaze blue and a gossifyer made that look for me. What i I used Krylon X-metals anodized blue on plastic with some sanding, primer and several coats? I just really want a anodized blue for highlighting and every thing else will be white
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post #13 of 16
I've tried using paint for cars to paint my old Deathadder. I attempted to sand it down, give it 3 thin coats of paint using a little spray nozzle used for touching up cars.

Few weeks later, it flaked off. It was good but paint wouldn't bond to the original structure. I think i had to have undercoat of some sort.

Anyone know of any success stories?
post #14 of 16
I have no experience modding mice but my brother is a boatbuilder and I've helped him build some plastic boats. On plastic boats they use gelcoat as "paint" which is very durable. It might be worth looking into if gelcoat is suitable, I'll try to remember to ask my brother about it when I talk to him.
post #15 of 16
If you want something durable then I think two component epoxy based paint may be what you need but I'm not sure if it's suitable for mice since I haven't tried myself smile.gif

Edit: I just talked to my brother, according to him first you need to find out which type of thermoplastic the mouse is made from, it varies between mice. The mouse should be marked for recycling so you can read a code or something and look up what type of plastic it is. Then you need to find a primer that works for that thermoplastic. After priming it you need a plastic paint that works with that primer. Finally you need some layers of lacquer.
Edited by Ginyan - 2/15/13 at 5:11pm
post #16 of 16
Thanks for the hand guys, exactly the answers i was looking for.
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