Thanks BlueAqua, I've spent a few hours looking at your buildlog and have to say it's looking so good.
I love your double impact cpu block, super quality.
If I can ask you how is the finish on your case, are you really happy with the powder coating?
My MM's UFO is a nice gloss black powder coat, and I like it a lot. It's very shiny and pretty tough. It waxes up nicely too. Yes, I wax my computer cases if possible.
My V2000 is automotive grade paint and has different characteristics than the powder coat. It's quite nice, I really love it.

Either way, you can't lose. I would paint over anodizing though if you have any imperfections in the aluminum. Powder coating seems pretty popular these days too.

What do you have in mind for paint?