Spray Painting SATA Cables

[Aldy402]

I need black cables but they are just too expensive and id rather not sleeve them for the flat look.
quick question for you guys..

-what kind of spray paint is best for this task? in terms of durability, long lasting, best finish etc.

-do I need to run the cables through some sandpaper?

-anybody ever done this? will I destroy the cable even if I mask the actual connectors?

[71 (Bryan)]

id just sleev'em, spray paint would just ruin them

[phelan1777]

If you are desperate to paint them I would strongly advise using Latex paint is it usually does have a little give and take before cracking. I do mean a LITTLE..........so...........good luck, but you would be better sleeving.

[PrometheusCon]

Krylon Fusion? http://www.krylon.com/main/product_template.cfm?levelid=5&sub_levelid=10&content=product_list

That would be my best guess. It's suppose to bond with the plastic on a molecular level.

[M4D_H4773R]

vynil dye spray paint FTW

[fragmasterMax]

i've used krylon fusion, it works great for flat surfaces but i doubt it will work on a sata cable.
Would it really hurt the aesthetics that much if they remained (red or orange probaby?
Just route them out of the way, if they are that bad. otherwise i bet your going to be cleaning paint chip particles out of your case.

[fiveprime]

Best paint is montana cans.
http://www.bombingscience.com/shop-montana.htm
Id give them a light buff of some super fine grit sand paper

When you paint them hold the can fairly far back and just mist them, this will preven drips and give you an even coating.

[mwin482]

i dont think paint will work, I would sleeve them. Good luck, if you paint them. Let us know how it works out

[RADCOM]

won't some type of specialist paintwork out more than buying black sata cables? I'll see if I can get some from the HP machines we fit at work :)

[fiveprime]

Not really a can of montana harcore is like 4 bucks, crap paint is even cheaper.