Custom Cube Case (Scratch Build)

[shellac]

Great work and build log! Like the others, I like your implementation of the sleeving for the HD power connections.

[zuess]

I presume thats 244 CAD??? . I would suggest that you keep looking around. I am able to get my entire 343b powder coated glossy black for about 50 USD incl. the HDD cages and what not. If you want to keep down on prices though, you might want to hop on over to a home depot of sumthin and look at some Krylon spray paint. It usually works really nicely and if you do the coats properly, you will get an almost perfect and powder coat like finish. Just make sure if you go this path, you give about 24hrs between coats. It will look as if it is dry in about 20 mins, but it is not and if you paint over it it will give a very inconsistent finish. Good luck!!! If you've got any more questions, PM me or reference me on your post. Theres so many posts that the subscription feature just bugs me after a while

Hi FrosyPanda,
Yes it would be Canadian dollars.

I was going to spray it myself, but would have to wait till next spring.
I have a compressor so would only need to buy a spray gun,primer and paint.
So i'm just going to spend a little more, save the work and have a professional do it.

I have now received 3 more quotes for powder coating and they range in price from $180 to $244.

I think the price is high because they would have to mask off all the exterior panels because i only want the interior painted, probably cheaper to do the whole case.

One thing I have learned is that the phosphate pre-wash they use to clean the metal with prior to applying the powder will taint or change the original satin finish, that's not acceptable to me so they gave me the option of using Lacquer Thinners as the cleaner so there's no chance of ruining the exterior finish.

Great work and build log! Like the others, I like your implementation of the sleeving for the HD power connections.

Thanks shellac,

Sleeving takes a long time but, worth it when it's done.

I've ordered the Ek full cover vga block, should have it Tuesday or Wednesday, I'll take some pictures along the way as I install it.

zuess

[jtf2]

that quote for powder coating is definetely high.
i did not know that powdercoating jobs can be masked off.
here in town last spring i had a full tower case,and external cage i built for the dual loop all powdercoated a flat black and it was 135 total.

[zuess]

that quote for powder coating is definetely high.
i did not know that powdercoating jobs can be masked off.
here in town last spring i had a full tower case,and external cage i built for the dual loop all powdercoated a flat black and it was 135 total.

Yes i agree, it's probably the cost of the high-heat masking tape plus the time to apply it that's putting the price up.

Oh well, going to have it painted in a few weeks, I just need to visit them to see some of their work and decide on the black i want.