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In article <blainew-2703962228050001@ts3-01.vcr.istar.ca>,
blainew@fox.nstn.ca (Darkseid) wrote:

> I'm just looking for input from people... I want to paint my (tower) Mac,
> and my monitor too, if possible...  Can anyone give me some suggestions on
> what to do, how to prevent screw ups, etc?

First of all, you'll need to prepare the surface.  Any good paint company
should have a sand blaster they can rent to you...make sure to use 'grade
2' glass beads, not raw silica.  If you can't get a sandblaster, 00 grit
sandpaper will do....either way, make sure you remove *all* of the old
paint.  When done sanding, clean the surface with lacquer thinner to
remove residue and dust particles.  Inhale deeply.

Now you're ready to paint.

Make sure you use a really glossy, latex-based paint and a soft roller. 
The first layer should go on really really thick.  After a "skin" has
formed on the surface of the paint, add a second layer about half as thick
as the first.  Let dry for 24 hours or until thoroughly dried (do not
re-affix the case to the machine until it is dry or the latex fumes may
build up inside your machine and explode when you restart your computer).

When throughly dry, soak a rag in a 60/40 mix of turpentine and acetone. 
Wipe the paint until it's shiny and smooth.  Be sure to inhale deeply
during this procedure.  When you're done with the wipe down, spread out
the soaked rag on your mother board (that's the big green piece of
fiberglass that all of chips are on).  The conductive nature of the fluids
in the rag will provide shorter paths from point to point within your
computer thus accelerating it....my mahine experienced a 10% speed
increase when I first did this so now I keep a large supply of turpentine
and acetone handy (especially when doing heavy graphics work).  

Finally, replace the cover and restart the computer.  

Let us know how it works out.


Dan Kreft
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http://www.kreft.net/