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I want to create a case for my Pc entirely from plexiglass. What I would like to do is to paint it black in a way that it will have a shiny black look. Does anyone knows how to do it? Would I have any problems with temperature (could temperature affect the life of the paint)? What short of paint should I use? Is anything else I should know for this?
Since you are making the case yourself you'll have better control of this project. I suggest that you make the case of transparent plexiglass. Cutout all of your holes then get to the fun part, painting.
Paint on the reverse side. In other words, your paint job will be on the inside with the hardware instead of the outside This way, the finish will be slick!
The type of paint to use that will be resistant to heat is the same kind that's used on car engines. You can pick it up from any major auto supply store. Engine Enamel resists temperatures up to 500°F and will not blister, flake, crack or peel.
I've used it before on props I've made for film.
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