Quote Originally Posted by InfiniteDreamer View Post
I had to extend mine - just got some of the leads from an old case and soldered and heatshrunk the joints then resleeved the whole lead

I assume you mean spray paint and not brush on - I tried both and trust me - spraying gives a MUCH better finish - and is usually a lot quicker drying too.
As for the drive cages scratching after painting - i think its pretty much unavoidable - the cages are such a close fit - i chrome effected my drive cages and it deffo scratches on the sides as you slide it in/out - no big deal tho - as you can't see it once its in
I may end up soldering even though I am really not that good at it. I have plenty of cable around here from those buttons so it is the same size. I managed to get a few more millimeters out of it but I still need about a half an inch.

I was talking about spray paint.
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I was thinking about sanding but I dont know if it is necessary. Did you sand before spraying? I really am only going to paint what shows. The entire interior for the case and drive cages, the back of the case and the entire exterior of the drive cages

I was putting my drive cages back in when trying to place where I need to cut for it and noticed it does not come out. So long as the inside and back does not scratch I will be ok.