cleans metal of fingerprints, proceeds to touch piece over and over again after cleaning.... Jay is my hero

When I heard Jay say "microwave", I was like, damn someone is gonna microwave some spray paint cans after watching this.

0:00 intro 0:49 sponsor spot 1:14 materials 3:30 prep 4:25 priming 8:07 using spray cans 15:04 paint 17:41 smoothing 22:23 gloss 22:52 finished

A few better tips from someone who actually does this for a living with links at the bottom. 1: Get some 9 mil or thicker nitrile free gloves and use them from cleaning and then on. A pack generally runs $15 to $20. 2: Clean the surface with soap and water, then isopropyl alcohol, then degreaser. 3. Use compressed air to remove any remaining liquid and dust, then use a tac cloth to get the remainder. Spray with compressed air one more time prior to spraying primer. 3: Actual self-etching primer uses acid to etch the surface. Upol Acid Etch 8 is the only rattle can one that I know of. If you are using self-etching rattle cans, Upol Acid Etch 8 is best, then SEM Self-Etching Primer, then your basic use self-etching(not really though) primer from rustoleum, krylon, duplicolor, etc. I have found that rustoleum's is the best of these basic ones by far both in spray and adhesion. However, none of these other than Upol actually etch into the metal. Jason is very incorrect on this but it's fine. He is *mostly correct. 4: Rustoleum uses a uni-directional spray tip so you just need to wipe it off. Krylon and Duplicolor don't so those you spray upside down. 5: Don't use a damn heatgun on your primer, even at low temperatures it can cause separation that isn't always easy to detect, weakening the bond and the paintjob as a whole. Just take the piece outside and keep it in a location as clean as possible. I actually use a greenhouse with a UV resistant covering for this. 6: 2K or catalyzed clear coats are best but should only be sprayed if you know what you are doing and have either S.C.B.A. gear or a positive pressure mask hooked up to a compressor. There are 2k clear coat rattle cans from SprayMax that are very good for what they are. They come in Matte, Satin, and Gloss options. Gloves: www.amazon.com/Adenna-DLG678-Nitrile-Powder-X-Large/dp/B00QRELGEC/ref=sr_1_2?crid=29B5JQEZCJBAP&dchild=1&keywords=9+mil+nitrile+gloves&qid=1593768435&sprefix=9mil+ni%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-2 Degreaser: www.amazon.com/Purpose-Concentrated-Cleaner-Sassafras-Scent/dp/B00DORUJS4/ref=psdc_15356141_t2_B0000CFLYJ Upol Acid Etch #8: www.amazon.com/U-POL-0741V-Acid-Primer-Aerosol/dp/B006HFM5YG/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1HJ8Q4WBY946S&dchild=1&keywords=upol+acid+etch+primer&qid=1593769076&s=industrial&sprefix=upol+acid+et%2Cindustrial%2C163&sr=1-1-catcorr SEM Self-Etching: www.amazon.com/SEM-39673-Black-Etching-Primer/dp/B000PKZ3IY/ref=sxts_b2b_sx_reorder?crid=5A5UQSKGZOT0&cv_ct_cx=self+etching+primer&dchild=1&keywords=self+etching+primer&pd_rd_i=B000PKZ3IY&pd_rd_r=84680294-c87d-464b-85ea-96688b92210c&pd_rd_w=CsmHV&pd_rd_wg=CJIrQ&pf_rd_p=e3453390-8188-4ed9-a1b3-46cb747551ce&pf_rd_r=ZCV9T7V6E5EWKZPCFNDS&qid=1593769054&s=industrial&sprefix=self+etchi%2Cindustrial%2C173&sr=1-1-f5ebfd8e-82c1-4b4e-97d5-2aa47aa18b69 Greenhouse: www.amazon.com/HOM%C3%89VIA-Walk-Out-Greenhouses-Waterproof-Greenhouse/dp/B086X23CTJ/ref=pd_day0_c_86_1/142-2927721-2776639?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B086X23CTJ&pd_rd_r=012fb960-0211-43f0-9b0c-d93bfd664315&pd_rd_w=VfSCv&pd_rd_wg=pFQQ2&pf_rd_p=7dbe3bbd-18b1-49e5-b954-f6b0bc9f6310&pf_rd_r=KHXP0Q73S9NJQE9K5M5T&psc=1&refRID=KHXP0Q73S9NJQE9K5M5T Spraymax 2k clear: www.amazon.com/s?k=spraymax+2k+clear+coat&crid=1HLMW6R1G6JTG&sprefix=spraymax%2Caps%2C169&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_8

Yes, lets go, time to paint my 2013 macbook air.

I have been painting my own computer cases for the past 10 years plus, and I have to say coming from someone who use to paint high end exotic cars this video is pretty well informative, especially to those people that are unsure of how to get started, good job jay.

As someone who's done auto body for years, this is pretty accurate. The average person really won't go through the buffing stage. The way Jay sprays isn't the best way either, you need to have uniform strokes in your color and clear, that eliminates high spots and orange peel. The parts about the primer are dead on, as well as making sure the temp is warm enough to get an even coat. AND LET THE DAMN PAINT DRY....dry time is NOT the same as Cure time.

Someone: You can't get a good paint job out of rattle cans! Jay: Yes you can, they just suck.

“I came in today and touched it, oh ya perfectly hard”

Great Jayz! More "how to mod" would be appreciated!

Great vid Jay, just a couple of little FYI's, from a guy who used to spray paint boats in a previous lifetime. The first coat you are putting on would be called a tack coat rather than a guide coat and we usually call it 'out-gassing' which refers the the volitile thinners evaporating out of the paint (which is effectively how it dries) but you're totally on point with all the advice. The main things I stress when I'm helping someone who has never painted before is No 1. Surface preparation is is the most important thing to get right and (2) 2, 3, 4 or more, thinner coats will always give a better job than one thick coat. (both of which you 100% covered), great advice and great job!

Painted my mini-itx case last month following the same kind of instruction Jay gave us and it came out great so his advice is spot on. Only thing I did different was I wanted a matte iron grey look instead of a glossy one.

23:47 " I heat it up really good with the paint gun " Jay 2020

Jay: people have isopropyl handy The Virus: Nah fam

When you live in southern Arizona, the paint is always warm.

"dont microwave the can!" too late, kitchen is on fire.....

That case looks absolutely awesome, definitely looks like it came in that color from NZXT. Hope you keep doing more custom stuff like this

Just wanted to say thank you since after 4 year of watching I finally build my first PC 💙

The day before this video came out I was thinking about stripping my PC and painting my case, so I can get a chance to finish up the modding job I started under quarantine here in Italy. I'm so glad you made this tutorial and I'll use it for sure!

Can't wait to see the finished product, Jay! Nice work!

Excellent vid Jay. I've wanted to do this for quite a while with my Fractal Node, but I'm a bit intimidated. Perfect timing with this video.

"what paint does is... dry." - Jay 2020 I am now woke.

As always, you're doing great content that's always engaging and fun! Appreciate your hard work!

Jay...this was one of the best paint classes i have ever seen! Great job sir !

"Whoever uses a hair dryer in your house." That would be my cat.

The prep (like cleaning and sanding) is more important than the spraying its self. It's all about the prep

I've always really wanted a Noctua color themed PC build, and this might just be the inspiration I needed to get started.

Jay, i think you're very good at explaining stuff, i really do. Ive learned so much from you, especially when it came to my recent pc build.

Jay: "Then why don't they powdercoat the outside of a car if that's the case?!" Me (Auto Manufacturing Painter): Operational cost, Consistency, Cost, Environmental concerns, Cost

I know how to do this, but it's still entertaining af watching Jay do it.

Thanks so much for this video. Followed your steps and painted my wife's pc white and pink. Came out amazing. Thank you 😊

I was just thinking of painting my case. Perfect timing!

My dad's tractor from 1948 was powder painted with an enamel paint. It's *still* painted, after 72 years of hard use. The finish holds up far better than any car I've ever seen.

Chrisfix has a good how to spray paint video on his channel, too, and a good bit of advice he shared was you might want to cover the part (if you're not hanging it) with something like a Rubbermaid while it's drying to keep stuff like bugs, pollen, or dust from landing on it and sticking to the fresh paint/primer

Jay I love your videos and special this one, you helps save money and if time you time you can do anything. I love how this case turned out your PC building style is unique and I can't help but love what you do.

Great vid Jay. I have always tried my hand at doing this but could never get it quite right. You gave me some very good tips. Keep up the great work. I"ve been watching you for a long time how and I have learned a lot. Take care

Only Jay, "I cleaned the case with isopropyl alcohol.", then Jay picks up cleaned case with bare hands.... Lol.... We luv Jay....

woah I was actually planning to paint my h1

Hey Jay, I haven't watched you in ages so I just have to say: DAMN! You got in shape! Congratulations!

thank you for this. i recently did a little painting of the pcie slot covers of my define R6. i have thought about doing one or two other parts but they arent as easily replaceable. glad to see good painting tutorial thats not with a professional compressed-air sprayer. thanks again

"i'm cheap" *proceeds to go thru 100s worth of stuff*

1. clean, de-grease, tack cloth. 2. adhesion promoter on plastics 3. primer (etching on metal) 4. sanding/more primer if needed 5. 2 coats of color 6. wet sand if needed to get rid of orange peel 7. 2 coats of clear 8. wet sand up to 1200-1500-2000 grit 9. 2 more coats of clear 10. wet sand up to 2000 11. compound, polish, wax 12. drink a beer and admire your work

Great video, many thanks for this. I'll remember the etching primer next time I do any spray painting, took me ages to get a 'decent' finish in some of the parts I did on my build last year!

He clearly knows paint.. I worked in a body shop and his prep, paint and finish terms are spot on.

Hey, Jay. I know you probably won't see this, but do you think there might be a way to create custom waterblocks for older graphics cards? Like a 1660 or 5500 xt?

24:26 Came in today and touched it, oh yeah ! Perfectly hard ! :)

Saw a video with Jay and spray paint... SURPRISED by the great content. Excellent! Thank you.

Just what I needed to see! Planning to do a custom paint for my Evolv Shift 2

OMG I work in the aerosol industry and couldn’t look when that heat gun was on the can. That is so dangerous, do not do it!!! Bucket of warm water approx 30C much much safer....

They don't powdercoat cars because of the insane cost that it would take to complete the process and also because powdercoat doesn't give the same flawless shine that you can create with traditional paint. But as far as durability, yes, powdercoating is stronger.

Very timely, I'm revamping 3 old computers right now. Gonna have to paint the cases now that I watched this video. Thanks!

Hey Jay I’m currently in the middle of building my first PC and your videos have been a great help

So what's going on with the red dead themed case? I was actually really loving that.

Jay, please get a respirator. You do enough painting to justify it and your lungs will appreciate it.

I appreciate this video because I plan on painting my next case. So it is nice to have a good view at what I am getting into.

Just bought a new case and was thinking about painting it so this came at the right time for me

4:12 1) they want it to look shiny because we, dumb humans, like shiny toys (gold, diamond, chrome plating.. etc) 2) they make more money off of us getting things fixed so they rather use an expensive "pearlescent paint" in the shade that only "they" have Although, here, I agree with Jay. Powder coating on a PC would a MASSIVE overkill

Paint case for cheap Proceed to paint NZXT H1

Thank you so much jay, i was looking for a proper painting video

I know I am 2 years old to this video, but awesome job man! This is exactly what I was looking for. I am going to be building my 9 year old her first PC and I want to go the extra step and make it her favorite color. Thank you so much man!

Hey I just accidentally formatted my c drive while installing windows and I don't have backup from my other drives and I also have to format my whole hard to can install windows How the HECK can I backup my data

8:07 - Don't mind me. Tagging this for spray painting tips reference.

As a car enthusiast who does paint correction often, I found this vid pretty cool. I'd use something better than Griots, but for a case, it was fine :) I'd probably never paint my case - I usually like them the way they come, either brushed aluminum or powder coated. But it's good to see more options people can do with their setups.

This video learned me that I can search videos on someones channel, after all these years, thank you jay 🙏

I really tired and I wanna sleep.

When he says “borrow your sisters hair dryer” Or I could use my own cause males aren’t the only people who build / paint PC’s 😂

im learning so much about spraying paint out of a can! you're awesome!

This is crazy I just disassembled my case for painting the other day. And then your vid pops up. Nice video as always

*Instructions unclear* Apartment burned down after microwaving spray paint *Unsubscribed*

Awesome video I don't know how I missed this one when going through diy paint vids a year ago.

That turned out really nice Jay.

One of the few channels that I watch from beginning to end!

This is the type of content i want to see from Jay :)

Thanks for this video! It's got me thinking about painting one of my panels for an accent color pop.

Great info. I was just thinking about painting my case. Thanks Jay.

Thanks Jay. I used this video to paint my Corsair 220T. It worked out well. Great tips!

YEEEEEEEEESSSSSS finally someone i find dependable and reliable doing this

Love this! I work on computers and auto stuff and I love the way you incorporated the painting techniques on a computer chassis! 👍🏻

Brown paper bags are good for smoothing out clear coats. I learned this recently when painting a wrist rest. Smoooooooth feel.

LOOK SO GOOD! LOVE THE COLOR, DUDE.

I always say I'm not going to do any wet sanding as well and then every damn time I end up wet sanding I just always look at it in every angle of light you zone in on it man I can appreciate that.

Man I love you Jay. Turning a favor for a friend into comedic yet informative content for your fans :) Awesome

You are the man Jay, thanks! My H1 came with a small paint defect and was looking to repaint it. This video is perfect, lots of great information. Thank you!

Thank you for always showing me the right way to do things I've messed up previously haha. I know you didn't use any sanding in this video but you did talk about it and it made me wonder. Would you ever do a video kind of explaining the grits of sand paper(what size to use on what materials) and applications of wet sanding because I've only ever known how to just sand stuff dry, with no idea of weather I should wet sand or not. I know I could just youtube it and I probably will when I take on my next paint project but you just explain concepts and random helpful things so well. I appreciate the content and your choice to share your knowledge with us.

I love the realism of this video. Bloopers and all. Painting my rig asap

Jay please do more of these style of videos!

Awesome DIY video, good sir! Now I feel like doing some painting on electronic cases.

Wow, some great painting tips in this Jay. Thanks...great vid.

I'm definitely gonna to use this advice. Thanks dude.

Deep Diving into starting a PC building business. Thanks for this! This would be an awesome skill for me to master.

It would be my dream to get a custom build from Jayz 😌🥺 Your one of my favourite Tech UKpostsR !!!🤩

Watched this video before painting my new Fractal Design case, and found your techniques very valuable. ---------------------------------------------- 0. Use household medicine cabinet alcohol to de-grease the case with a low-lint or lint-free shop towel. Optionally, wear thin plastic, not thin rubber gloves during this step, to avoid leaving any greasy areas. 1. Use self-etching paint, which combines primer and base coat in a single step. 2. Warm the spray paint can to room temperature in a bucket of warm water. Periodically, shake the can. If shaking the propellant liquid inside cools the can, continue alternately warming and shaking until there is no temperature difference after shaking. When shaking no longer cools the can, paint is ready to use. 3. Spray in a garage or out-of-doors, applying three or four light coats, rather than covering the underlying, original color with one or two heavy coats. 4. Allow at least 30-40 minutes between coats, but Jayz says drying each coat up to 24 hours will allow the paint to produce a harder, better surface for later coats. 5. Accept the fact a bug-free finish is impossible when painting outside (imperfections can be removed, later). Do not use compressed air to blow on a paint run, but leave it. 6. Go lightly on the final, finish polishing with very fine buffing compound and a small automotive buffer. Avoid bearing down on any area to avoid cutting through the paint.

Great Video! Definitely going to paint my next case to match my theme. Thanks Jay!!

that color though is perfect so good

you are always funny in your video clips jayson love it keep on going with it

I built a small box with a space heater and a thermostat to keep the paints I plan on using the perfect temp. It makes a world of difference, as you said. I also like to set sand with mineral spirits, and clean up with them too before painting. Heating the material your painting too also helps. Love the video! 🙂

Meticulous prep can make any rattle can job look damn good. I'm glad you called those naysayers out, man. I did my wheels and aero on my car with rattle cans and you couldnt tell the difference. It might have taken days of prep but it was worth it.

Dude, that looks great. Good job!

Probably your best video, very good information on spray painting

Thanks for the video. I was looking for a case and I could not find a case that has the function I want + the color I want. Now I know I can just paint it.