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Powdercoating

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monk3y

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I am looking to get my stacker powdercoated, but I have been having the worst time in finding a place to do it, my local places all quoted me somewhere around $150 - $250 to do it, is it really that expensive I just want the case done in white and black. Does any one know of a place that is cheap and won't just steam my stuff.
 
Your house would be the cheapest place, but if you have no experience and want it done right I would get it done locally. I have the same problem too, so I might get a local place to do it for me.
 
I had Performance PCS do it. Pricing depends on what you can negotiate and the cost of the case, but you are going to be in the same range. You also can buy certain cases with the coat pre-applied which is less expensive.) I would assume they would do it for a case you already own, but not sure about shipping etc., so local would probably be best.

I am happy I did it because I really like the look of it.
 
My dad owns a powdercoating business, but you are on the wrong coast =p...

The money is definitely worth it. The coating is extremely durable when properly applied, and it has a nicer finish usually than automotive paint. I got my old case coated in silver vein, which really looks cool.
 
ok, thanks. I was hoping I wouldnt have to take some cashe out of my i7 fund but oh well.
 
Find another steel case or such and practice powdercoating on it.
 
Powder coat is basically the same as what comes out of manufactures. And 150-250 is expensive...psshh...my local area,cheapest I got it was 210-330 for one standard color, 2 coats.
 
Matthew Kane said:
Powder coat is basically the same as what comes out of manufactures. And 150-250 is expensive...psshh...my local area,cheapest I got it was 210-330 for one standard color, 2 coats.
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Definitely NOT true. The powder coat that comes out of many manufacturing plants is shit, it is sprayed way to lightly and the metal is never taken to the proper temperature.
 
Powder coating should not be that expensive. My local shops all charge $75 bucks for most powder coating jobs from individuals. $100-150 would not be to bad if it is a special color/texture or more then one color.
 
On where I live it's around $50-$75. And those are usually the price for bigger stuff than a a normal full tower case.
 
I found someone to do it for $100 locally, so now I just have to tear down the case, should I drill out the rivets and tap the holes now or drill the rivets out and tap the holes when It gets back
 
Don't tear the case down, don't drill out any rivets. All plastic parts must be removed. Any metal parts that would not normally be removable, ie riveted on, can stay. Think of the fact that you don't normally take certain items off. Top panels don't normally come off, drive mounting bays dont normally come off. With the rivets in while powder coating it will cover them up and make them blend in with the rest of the chassis. I had my stacker powder coated after modding and the only parts I removed where parts i didnt want powdercoated, side panels because they are removable, and all the plastic parts.

If you want to be able to take the case apart later for some reason then de rivet it so that you will have the ability. You will damage the powdercoating if you try to take the machine apart after its has been powder coated.
 
xdivenx said:
Definitely NOT true. The powder coat that comes out of many manufacturing plants is shit, it is sprayed way to lightly and the metal is never taken to the proper temperature.
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Well its not the case with my HP OEM case. The piano black color is sprayed properly enough that if I dig my keys into the side panel...the black coat won't crumble on the sides as I dig my keys into the paint. You must be talking about cheap Coolermaster Cases or generic ones..not the case with other brands. And if its so shit...why you even bother get those cases...why don't you give it your special treatment by powdercoating every pc case you buy?
 
lol ^^, thats true. I bought a Antec p180 mini a month back and its black interior was top notch. Made a nice pc for my parents too.
 
Also I don't get what he said, why the fuk would you even try and damage your case by scratching it and shit (thats what he means). I mean even if it is sprayed to lightly with the incorrect amount of temperature, why even bother damaging and scratching it. Just let the case be. And if you want to powder coat a $200 worth case, then your must be a serious stupid person.
 
I mean even if it is sprayed to lightly with the incorrect amount of temperature, why even bother damaging and scratching it
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What are you talking about? The point is that some manufacturers/ factories do not properly powdercoat their products, leading to easy scratching, chipping, or easy wear over average non abusive use. That is why the quality of the coat is better when applied in an aftermarket environment.

why don't you give it your special treatment by powdercoating every pc case you buy?
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My special treatment? I don't know what you mean by that, but yes, if I ask my father he will powdercoat things for me, such has been the case for my paintball gun and my previous case. There is simply too much plastic that I would waste my time taking off on my Antec900 to do it as well.
 
Matthew Kane said:
Also I don't get what he said, why the fuk would you even try and damage your case by scratching it and shit (thats what he means). I mean even if it is sprayed to lightly with the incorrect amount of temperature, why even bother damaging and scratching it. Just let the case be. And if you want to powder coat a $200 worth case, then your must be a serious stupid person.
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"And if you want to powder coat a $200 worth case, then your must be a serious stupid person."

"And if you want to... then your must be a serious stupid person."

"your must be a serious stupid person."

XD
 
lol cnt....you must be """"

@xdivenx: Give me some examples of cases that aren't that powder coated properly
 
fuk?
cnt?

u r rly on a role thr...

I would have to see the products in real life to inspect them. Keep in mind this isn't just about cases, but powder coating products in general. I don't know of many cases that come out of the factory powder coated in the first place, many are standard metal paint.
 
Then you must be talking about generic cases.....not big builds such as Antec or Coolermaster etc
And we are not talking about powdercoating products in general here, we are talking about powder coated cases.
 
id say 150 would be a fair price for two colors. I would recommend that you take the case completely apart so you get the most professional look and there is less of a chance that they will miss anything. I use to do custom powdercoating at a shop for three years and the hardest thing to coat would be an aluminum case chassis in one piece and not missing a spot, if you miss a spot then you have to heat and recoat it. For a PC you want one nice even coat and maybe a clear coat if your doing a gloss finish. also if your taking it apart tap the holes after you get it coated.
 
Well I finished taking the case apart last night and its going to the powdercoaters today, I decided on white exterior with a black interior and I will redo my watercooling set up with white tubes and re-sleeve my psu white with gray heatshrink, now I just have to decide on whether to have all the mesh powder coated white or leave or black.
 
I sent you a PM monk3y, but I see now that you've already gone ahead.. Hope it turns out for you!
 
I had my case powder coated for free at work.

Plastics can't be coated. (well they can, just not with powder).
More or less with powder, make sure the metal is prepped(no paint/grease etc) then any scratches, sand/polish them down to match the rest of the finish, they will show through.

I had my hard drive cady e-coated, its like powder, but done via liquid, and you CAN NOT get any runs with this process. You can get runs in powder. Another thing when you get your case done, make sure the edges where the case door sits gets a little thinner coat, otherwise getting the side on and off your case will be difficult.

I had also painted my plastics.
 
If you are getting runs in your powder coating, somebody is putting wayyy to much on lol.

Make sure you give us some pics when it comes back.
 
When it comes to powder coating, I use a local company where I live. They do OUTSTANDING work and they do their fair share of "factory" optioned powder coating (ie.. Harley Davidson, Suzuki, Yamaha, Honda, Multiple Chevrolet / GM dealerships, local restore shops, etc..)

The company is called TopKoat (located in Kennedale, Texas). I've had tons of stuff powder coated by them, everything from motorcycle parts / frames, Corvette ZR1 rims, computer cases, roll bars, custom speaker box parts, etc..


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I have plenty more pictures, but you get the idea. For those of us who know powder coating, a quality powder coat job will hold up, durability wise, better than any painted metal surface. (And yes, the pictures above are ALL my stuff that I had powder coated).
 
officermartinez said:
When it comes to powder coating, I use a local company where I live. They do OUTSTANDING work and they do their fair share of "factory" optioned powder coating (ie.. Harley Davidson, Suzuki, Yamaha, Honda, Multiple Chevrolet / GM dealerships, local restore shops, etc..)

The company is called TopKoat (located in Kennedale, Texas). I've had tons of stuff powder coated by them, everything from motorcycle parts / frames, Corvette ZR1 rims, computer cases, roll bars, custom speaker box parts, etc..


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I have plenty more pictures, but you get the idea. For those of us who know powder coating, a quality powder coat job will hold up, durability wise, better than any painted metal surface. (And yes, the pictures above are ALL my stuff that I had powder coated).
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You are my god for the day:p
 
LMAO! My 15 minutes in the spot light. My wife says that I am the worlds biggest dork. I am far from being rich! A cops' salary is just barely enough for me to keep my head above water.. With that being said, however, my wife is kind of happy that I am a big dork because she really enjoys it when I build her new stuff.. LOL.

Back on the subject.. Powder coating. Big fan here. I am all for it. I think it's great that you look outside the box, so to speak. That little extra flavor or flare.. $150 is probably a fair deal if you have a large case and you want two colors. Since I take my powder coater things all the time, he gives me a little bit of a price break.. Sure, paying "full bone" hurts the pocket book, but if your local powder coater can see that you are a repeat customer, he might start give you price breaks. Basically, that's the boat that I fell into.. Oh, btw, I wrecked my motorcycle twice (once at 50+ mph and the second time at about 38 - 40mph), so I kept buying new parts and having him powder coat the new parts to match. Eventually, he said that since I kept bringing him some business, he would "help me a little" on the prices.. that was 4+ years ago. OMG, I'm getting OLD! ..hehe
 
LOL....To me your a richass. I'm amazed a cop can know so much about computers judging by your sig and your post.:D
 
Matthew Kane said:
LOL....To me your a richass. I'm amazed a cop can know so much about computers judging by your sig and your post.:D
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:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

Long story short, I actually learned about computers when I joined the Marines, back in '93. I signed up for the 4400 field (legal field). While I was in my last week of M.C.T. (Marine Combat Training), my series commander told me that the Marine Corps could not make well on their promise to place me in the legal field. I was given an option to leave (breach of contract) or I could choose another M.O.S. (military occupational skill) from a list that he had. I could be a cook, a grunt (infantry), a mechanic (motor T) or go to "The Wing" and work air supply. I picked air supply (like a dumb a$$)..lol. I went to my M.O.S. school and reported for duty 19 weeks later, in Beaufort, South Carolina. When I got there, the Master Gunnery Sergeant ask us F.N.G's (freakin new guys) if any of us knew anything about computers. None of us raised our hands. He then asked if anyone of us owned a computer. I had just bought my brand new Gateway 2000 P5-90 desktop (90 mhz pentium processor).. hahaha. I raised my hand. At that moment, I was "recruited" into the field of computers.

...The rest, as they say, is history. I've been tinkering with computers ever since. I got out of the Marines in Jan of '97 and I've been a cop basically ever since then. LOL. BTW, my wife is standing over my shoulder as I type out this response. She read this thread and wanted me to show you her computer that her "dork hubby" built for her.. LMAO!


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(Q6600 @ 3ghz, 4gb Corsair Dominator 1066 ram, 850w PSU, Asus P5K-E mobo, Westy 37" 1080P monitor, yada yada yada.. )
 
LOL....man you've got a interesting history...you used to be part of the marines? ftw..wow.

LOL @ quote "She read this thread and wanted me to show you her computer that her "dork hubby" built for her.. LMAO!".....

Nice rig:eek:
 
Matthew Kane said:
LOL....man you've got a interesting history...you used to be part of the marines? ftw..wow.

LOL @ quote "She read this thread and wanted me to show you her computer that her "dork hubby" built for her.. LMAO!".....

Nice rig:eek:
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Hahaha.. Thanks. Well I sure have an "interesting" history but its' had its' fair share of "ups and downs" (and I don't mean that in a "good way") ..lmao! BTW, my wife says, "Tell that guy, thank you".
 
For of the computer case you powder coated, the Coolermaster and the Thermaltake?, how were you able to powdercoat the plastic parts of the case? I mean, isn't the powdercoating for metal only, and not plastic....also...is the color able to come off easy on the plastic parts?
 
Matthew Kane said:
For of the computer case you powder coated, the Coolermaster and the Thermaltake?, how were you able to powdercoat the plastic parts of the case? I mean, isn't the powdercoating for metal only, and not plastic....also...is the color able to come off easy on the plastic parts?
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Plastics cannot be powder coated. Any plastic pieces that I need to change the color, I simply use a plastic primer, a plastic spray paint and a sealer. This is basically the only case that I had powder coated AND painted the outside of the case (an old factory Dell L800R case).


It started its' life as an old Dell L800R case:

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I added a side window and began cutting off the necessary portions of the outer case:

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I cut twin holes up front, added some plastic epoxy and molded two air intakes. I then painted it black and added a bulgin switch:

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I cut the metal case up to fit my needs and fabricated a front mount for dual 120mm fans:


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Took the metal pieces to my local powder coater and had them powder coated to my liking:

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I finished prepping, painting and sealing the rest of the outer plastic pieces of the case and VIOLA! I pimped my rig.. LOL!

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