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Title: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: Photoelectric on Fri, 23 August 2013, 22:20:48: (http://31.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvsyy9f9qj1r3rehro1_500.gif)

Random notes:
If anyone is curious about the difference in the rubber coating between the silver and the black QFR covers, I have some photos and descriptions here:
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=44191.msg1012462#msg1012462
Short summary is that I'd recommend sanding the black cover completely, while the silver cover can be partially sanded.

Update: I've just ordered 2 more covers :) Going to try to do 4--at least one all out for the competition--and 2-3 of the 4 are going to be handed out to those who are interested and can use them :)

Update #2: The first cover I will make will involve some orange and black with a twist, in honor of GH's most popular theme. More details to come when I have all the materials together!

Update #3: Pictures! (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=47490.msg1024574#msg1024574)

Update #4 (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=47490.msg1025719#msg1025719)
(http://i.imgur.com/DyNQBat.jpg)

Update #5 : the mummy (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=47490.msg1027407#msg1027407)
(http://coloringcrew.estaticos.org/coloring-book/painted/201138/85c9151f1a1fd80e20b258277a4e02c5.png)
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: mkawa on Fri, 23 August 2013, 22:24:18: can't stop watching gif
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: Photoelectric on Fri, 23 August 2013, 22:24:53: Hopefully it will keep you tied up and mesmerized until I have something of substance to offer >.>
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Post by: Latin00032 on Fri, 23 August 2013, 23:00:33: Excited!
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Post by: MOZ on Sat, 24 August 2013, 06:44:56: I know for one that you would be stiff competition and make something great!
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: CPTBadAss on Sat, 24 August 2013, 09:57:19: Quote from: mkawa on Fri, 23 August 2013, 22:24:18
can't stop watching gif

You're not the only one kawa...it's so memerizingly cute.
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: mkawa on Sat, 24 August 2013, 10:01:00: i know right?!?!

you have to paint that on one of your cases now photoelectric

maybe flip-book style
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: Photoelectric on Sat, 24 August 2013, 10:05:08: Hrm, well, I have some ideas... we'll see :)
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: uJalled on Thu, 29 August 2013, 22:47:36: Quote from: CPTBadAss on Sat, 24 August 2013, 09:57:19
Quote from: mkawa on Fri, 23 August 2013, 22:24:18
can't stop watching gif

You're not the only one kawa...it's so memerizingly cute.

I only snapped out of it when I felt myself drooling subconciously
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: Tivor on Thu, 29 August 2013, 22:59:02: A kitty with a pop-tart body. Nice. ^-^
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: Photoelectric on Sat, 31 August 2013, 22:22:05: What a time Ive had. Just finished all the covers for a GB here, plus relatives visiting from another state, plus planning for my upcoming London trip. I'm exhausted, but I've had some plans brewing ;)

The first cover I will make will involve some orange and black with a twist, in honor of GH's most popular theme. More details to come when I have all the materials together!
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: mashby on Sun, 01 September 2013, 12:06:04: Really excited to see what you come up with. Your past work that inspired me to participate as well.
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: Photoelectric on Sun, 01 September 2013, 12:08:21: Thank you. I have all the materials minus some important ingredient. I don't know if I have to look for it in a craft store or if I'll end up making some cut-outs to spray through out of painter's tape, paper, and a utility knife. Probably the latter. I'll try to work on it in the next few days, as I'll be away from the 6th to the 16th :(
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: Photoelectric on Sun, 01 September 2013, 13:01:55: Hooooooooooo who lives in a pineapple under the sea....

Okay, not quite, BUT

Here's a photograph :D

(http://i.imgur.com/qVam0rf.jpg)

To the start of something orange! And black!
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: Photoelectric on Sun, 01 September 2013, 16:38:03: Welcome to my humble workstation :D it's nothing short of amazing and scientifically advanced! And who but W.B. Mason would provide it?!

(http://i.imgur.com/oNwzzZV.jpg)

On it, we have a sanded silver CM QFR top cover. This cover gets coated lightly with some primer:

(http://i.imgur.com/dxvUVg6.jpg)

Then a base color of light beige over black plastic:

(http://i.imgur.com/Io89T3W.jpg)

Followed by some sparkly orange :) (Who doesn't like sparkly orange?!)

(http://i.imgur.com/BontPfi.jpg)

BAM!!!! Orange!

(http://i.imgur.com/jWWsej2.jpg)

...to be continued...
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: Lastpilot on Sun, 01 September 2013, 23:17:28: That orange is proper awesome.
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Post by: do_Og@n on Mon, 02 September 2013, 00:50:25: It's like staring into a sparkly starburst!!! Looking good, can't wait to see it finished.
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: mashby on Mon, 02 September 2013, 12:08:11: Quote from: Photoelectric on Sun, 01 September 2013, 16:38:03
Welcome to my humble workstation :D it's nothing short of amazing and scientifically advanced! And who but W.B. Mason would provide it?!

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/oNwzzZV.jpg)

On it, we have a sanded silver CM QFR top cover. This cover gets coated lightly with some primer:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/dxvUVg6.jpg)

Then a base color of light beige over black plastic:

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/Io89T3W.jpg)

Followed by some sparkly orange :) (Who doesn't like sparkly orange?!)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/BontPfi.jpg)

BAM!!!! Orange!

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/jWWsej2.jpg)

...to be continued...

Looking good! I'm curious though, why do the beige and then the orange?
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: Photoelectric on Mon, 02 September 2013, 12:11:01: Most of the paint is not opaque enough to conceal the background color completely in thin layers. Your base coat can end up lighter or darker, colder or warmer, depending on what color it goes over. Orange flake going over lighter color looks lighter in tone than if I went directly over black plastic. Depending on how many layers you do, you can also see the background color reflecting through the top layers a bit. Like say you can layer metallic green over a shimmery gold color for a warmer tone. I find this to be more the case for metallic paints where the base color matters. But if you do enough coats, many paints are opaque enough regardless of the base color.

Anyway, I wanted to get a lighter orange, because my orange paint is a medium red-orange out of the can.

Important note: don't paint in high humidity! Paint will take a long time to dry and will interact with top coats. I have not been able to paint as well as usual in the past couple days due to rain and high humidity.
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: Photoelectric on Mon, 02 September 2013, 13:20:06: I had to sand a bit to smooth and do another coat of orange today--stupid humidity!

Now that that's drying until tomorrow, I moved on to something else...

(http://i.imgur.com/uTWxeV5.jpg)

Hmmm.... Oh! FLIP!

(http://i.imgur.com/xSrloLl.jpg)

Aha! Poke, snip...

(http://i.imgur.com/OFuUSoJ.jpg)

Some time later....

(http://i.imgur.com/IWx4u2p.jpg)

And there we have it!
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: elton5354 on Mon, 02 September 2013, 13:22:02: Very good dexterity! How long did that took ya?
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: Photoelectric on Mon, 02 September 2013, 13:23:34: Probably like half an hour in total with taping--I had to clean the knife periodically as it was getting sticky from the painter's tape glue.
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: Tym on Mon, 02 September 2013, 13:30:03: You must be pretty skilled, I couldn't cut something that accurately and especially not in 30minutes, is there any special way of cutting or is it just either you can or you cannot, there is no try?
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: Photoelectric on Mon, 02 September 2013, 13:36:15: I was a bit intimidated by this too and thought I might need to do a couple of attempts, but I think the trick is setting it up well, since it turned out to be not too difficult of a task.

You may have noticed that I taped the paper covered with painter's tape to a piece of thick cardboard. My knife is also very sharp (fresh new blade). So I basically went with quick downward cuts with the tip of the knife, not pushing on the paper too hard. Because of the soft cardboard underneath, it was safe for the knife tip to travel down without cutting my shelf and also get a nice softened cut on the paper+tape. I almost never dragged the knife sideways, except on some of the very straight areas, like along the left side of the "k". If you go slowly and try to avoid any tearing, you'll get it :)

The painter's tape underneath the paper is also layered twice.
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: mashby on Mon, 02 September 2013, 16:45:31: I can't wait to see what you do next!
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: CPTBadAss on Mon, 02 September 2013, 16:53:32: Oooo, that stencil looks nice! I've done some stencil + spray paint in the past. But my design (http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?id=362323) wasn't nearly as detailed as yours. Great job :D
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: BakerMan1971 on Tue, 03 September 2013, 06:35:30: This looks great, while I don't have a QFR, I think I am becoming more and more tempted to mod my keyboard casing.
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: Photoelectric on Tue, 03 September 2013, 16:52:42: So orange was cool... but today, it was time for something new and different!

Step 1 : mummify the QFR Cover!

(http://i.imgur.com/3owHucI.jpg)

Step 2 : coat the mummy with some beautifying and preserving ointments

(http://i.imgur.com/1Wcc0ni.jpg)

Let it rest.

Step 3 : start unwrapping!

(http://i.imgur.com/twFTsm5.jpg)

Oooohhh

(http://i.imgur.com/jxNUFxN.jpg)

Aaaahhhh

(http://i.imgur.com/6ZLxowF.jpg)

All renewed and rejuvenated

(http://i.imgur.com/nooj52h.jpg)

...to be continued...
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: do_Og@n on Tue, 03 September 2013, 17:08:02: VERY NICE....you keep surprising me with your talent. :thumb:

Excitement level officially past containable levels....time to eat some frosted flakes!!! :p :eek: :p
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: xavierblak on Tue, 03 September 2013, 21:55:20: Looking nice. Good color too. ;D
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: germy on Tue, 03 September 2013, 22:06:05: Can't wait to see the stencil in use!! Absolutely fantastic work Photoelectric!
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: HendyZone on Tue, 03 September 2013, 22:19:54: very nice painting Photoelectric :p
love that orange stripping black :thumb:
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: Xenderwind on Tue, 03 September 2013, 23:02:10: Wow that works? It doesn't feel uneven because of the extra layer of paint? Now I'm wondering what I should do when my cases come in :o.
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: mkawa on Tue, 03 September 2013, 23:31:01: Quote from: Photoelectric on Mon, 02 September 2013, 12:11:01
Important note: don't paint in high humidity! Paint will take a long time to dry and will interact with top coats. I have not been able to paint as well as usual in the past couple days due to rain and high humidity.
have you considered making a dry box or bag for dessicating? this is what i do with my printing filament (which needs to be kept in a very low humidity environment): i layer thick-ish (6 mil?) HDPE bags and toss a gallon bucket of damp-rid in. then i toss my filament in and seal the bags with ye olde chip clips from ye olde amazon. i use about 7-8 bags, and maybe 4 clips total (but this is for 6-7kg of filament). and clip in layers, so two bags are closed and more or less sealed per clip. this gives an effectively airtight drying environment, as gallon of damp-rid can suck up a ton of water from the air.

the only thing i can think of that might make this less effective for you is a) the water is going to mix with the paint as aerosol and between layers, and b) you might need a frame of some kind (cheap rigid plastic pipe is my go-to on that front) to keep the bags from touching the object that is drying.

eta: also i love how sharp the contrast is on that top striping. fantastique!
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: Photoelectric on Wed, 04 September 2013, 08:12:36: I am lucky to have some basement storage, so I let my painted stuff dry there when it's humid. But it's the actual process of painting in high humidity that can hurt the outcome, as enamel doesn't dry properly between coats.
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: Larken on Wed, 04 September 2013, 08:29:58: that looks.... grrreat! ;D
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: Photoelectric on Wed, 04 September 2013, 08:32:14: Thanks, all--more to come today if it doesn't rain much. Then tomorrow I'm leaving for 10 days, so no updates for a while.

(http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5y895gDKi1rz9yx0o1_400.gif)
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: mkawa on Wed, 04 September 2013, 09:51:49: Quote from: Photoelectric on Wed, 04 September 2013, 08:12:36
I am lucky to have some basement storage, so I let my painted stuff dry there when it's humid. But it's the actual process of painting in high humidity that can hurt the outcome, as enamel doesn't dry properly between coats.
INTERESTING!

very very interesting.. hmmm.....
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: Photoelectric on Wed, 04 September 2013, 09:54:07: There's usually a recommended range of temperature and humidity indicated on spray cans for optimum application and curing. I've experienced some pretty funky (bad) results painting when it was too cold, and now I know the downside of painting when it's too humid. Those recommendations are printed for a reason :D
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: Smeagol_RP on Wed, 04 September 2013, 14:45:35: Okay, now we wan't to see them for sale. :))
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: Krogenar on Wed, 04 September 2013, 14:59:39: looks awesome, nice work!
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: Sifo on Wed, 04 September 2013, 16:03:51: tiger :D
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: Photoelectric on Wed, 04 September 2013, 19:36:49: Unfortunately I was unable to get anything done today amidst all the packing and an unexpected set of keycaps to play with. I will be back to finishing this up after my trip. And in the meantime... I'll post another little but crucial detail I was lucky to get today as a bonus cap

(http://i.imgur.com/DyNQBat.jpg)

This project has just gained some legitimacy.

UHUH That's what I'm talking about!!!
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: Sifo on Wed, 04 September 2013, 19:45:40: wow have fun trip
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: Photoelectric on Wed, 04 September 2013, 19:48:32: I'm going to the land of the Brits. I wish I could say that I'll look for some keyboards to check out while there, but then, it's not Asia :( I don't anticipate finding stores where I can play with mechanical keyboards easily. I have lots of other things planned already!
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 04 September 2013, 21:55:35: You should meet up with some European geekhackers!
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: Photoelectric on Wed, 04 September 2013, 21:56:31: I believe their meet-up happens before I arrive!
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Post by: Cottonsox on Thu, 05 September 2013, 01:01:46: Looks awesome!!
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: BakerMan1971 on Thu, 05 September 2013, 03:09:48: ah now if you want to play with keyboards, a few of the enthusiast stores have them on display
I know CCL near Leeds in the north does (wouldn't buy from them though)
Have a fun trip! :)
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: dragonxx21 on Sat, 07 September 2013, 01:58:23: Alright, so I've come to the conclusion that it is impossible to find spray-paint primer specifically made for plastics, at least in Canada. Now, I do have access to spray-paint that is made specifically for plastics, but the colour selection is limited. Is it possible to use those as a primer, and then use regular spray-paint on top of it, or will it not adhere very well to the surface?
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: Photoelectric on Sat, 07 September 2013, 03:51:44: Have you looked in auto supply stores? I doubt that there are no plastic primers available. I would not mix and match incompatible paints, so check those that are made for plastics and what will go over them well.
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: dragonxx21 on Sat, 07 September 2013, 04:05:20: Quote from: Photoelectric on Sat, 07 September 2013, 03:51:44
Have you looked in auto supply stores? I doubt that there are no plastic primers available. I would not mix and match incompatible paints, so check those that are made for plastics and what will go over them well.
I've checked pretty much every auto supply store that I know of. For some reason, Canadian stores just don't carry certain things. Like the American Walmart carries the Rust-oleum plastic primer, where the Canadian ones do not.
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: Photoelectric on Sat, 07 September 2013, 04:07:52: DupliColor Adhesion Promoter. You can also check online.
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: Tym on Sat, 07 September 2013, 04:19:46: You want a shop that sells decent keyboards in the UK? I'm pretty sure the nearest one is uhh... In the US lol.
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: dragonxx21 on Sat, 07 September 2013, 04:20:56: Quote from: Photoelectric on Sat, 07 September 2013, 04:07:52
DupliColor Adhesion Promoter. You can also check online.
I honestly don't know, I can't find it online anywhere. Amazon.ca doesn't carry it, the one on Amazon.com doesn't ship to Canada. I tried American autobody shops and none ship to Canada. Ebay.ca doesn't carry it. This is just seeming to be really difficult.
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: SpAmRaY on Sat, 07 September 2013, 10:34:16: Quote from: Photoelectric on Sat, 07 September 2013, 04:07:52
DupliColor Adhesion Promoter. You can also check online.

Photo do you recommend using that on the QFR cases as well?
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: Photoelectric on Sat, 07 September 2013, 11:59:12: I've been using it lately. I like it for going on in a nearly invisible layer. Rust-Oleum plastic primer has a texture to it and an opaque white color.
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: dragonxx21 on Sat, 07 September 2013, 12:11:23: Well, I finally managed to find an online seller for the Dupli-color Adhesion Promoter, all for the low low price of $30 with shipping.
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: Photoelectric on Sat, 07 September 2013, 12:32:29: Quote from: dragonxx21 on Sat, 07 September 2013, 12:11:23
Well, I finally managed to find an online seller for the Dupli-color Adhesion Promoter, all for the low low price of $30 with shipping.

Have you tried googling for some feedback on spray painting plastic in Canada? I could be wrong, as it often happens, but I'm surprised primers and paints would be so hard to find. There are other brands that make them as well.
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: dragonxx21 on Sat, 07 September 2013, 15:52:22: Quote from: Photoelectric on Sat, 07 September 2013, 12:32:29
Quote from: dragonxx21 on Sat, 07 September 2013, 12:11:23
Well, I finally managed to find an online seller for the Dupli-color Adhesion Promoter, all for the low low price of $30 with shipping.

Have you tried googling for some feedback on spray painting plastic in Canada? I could be wrong, as it often happens, but I'm surprised primers and paints would be so hard to find. There are other brands that make them as well.

Alright, so after looking around for a few hours, I finally did find plastic primer in my area. The primer comes in either black (http://www.homedepot.ca/product/painters-touch-2x-flat-black-primer/840209) or red (http://www.homedepot.ca/product/painters-touch-2x-flat-red-primer/840214). They do have a white primer as well, but the image doesn't show that it works on plastic, so I will have to check the actual store to see if it does or not. I also found that they had a paint for plastics in a colour (http://www.homedepot.ca/product/painters-touch-2x-gloss-grape/840231) that I would like. Would you need to add a primer before adding this, or would it be fine to just apply it to a sanded surface?

Edit: It seems that my brother talked to some of his friends and found an auto store that does sell Adhesion Promoter. Would the Adhesion Promoter work better than the plastic primer I found?
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: SeriouSSpotS on Wed, 11 September 2013, 08:08:54: Quote from: Photoelectric on Tue, 03 September 2013, 16:52:42
So orange was cool... but today, it was time for something new and different!

Step 1 : mummify the QFR Cover!

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/3owHucI.jpg)

Step 2 : coat the mummy with some beautifying and preserving ointments

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/1Wcc0ni.jpg)

Let it rest.

Step 3 : start unwrapping!

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/twFTsm5.jpg)

Oooohhh

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/jxNUFxN.jpg)

Aaaahhhh

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/6ZLxowF.jpg)

All renewed and rejuvenated

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/nooj52h.jpg)

...to be continued...

Wow I love that, looks amazing!
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: TLSC.wipeOut on Sun, 15 September 2013, 18:58:39: Wow! Awesome work man :)
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: Photoelectric on Sat, 21 September 2013, 13:22:27: I'm back from my trip, though feeling ill and tired, as it happens. Still, the show must go on!

The next color shall be...

(http://www.club-designer.ru/lessons/87/3.jpg)
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: koki on Mon, 23 September 2013, 12:37:08: Awesome... Can't wait for more... Might do the same but diffrenet color... :thumb:
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: Krogenar on Mon, 23 September 2013, 13:14:38: Quote from: Photoelectric on Sat, 21 September 2013, 13:22:27
I'm back from my trip, though feeling ill and tired, as it happens. Still, the show must go on!

The next color shall be...

Show Image
(http://www.club-designer.ru/lessons/87/3.jpg)

A fade? Color me interested.
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: Photoelectric on Mon, 23 September 2013, 13:25:58: Not really a fade, just not sure how the color will come out. So it represents a range of possibilities.
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: Photoelectric on Tue, 24 September 2013, 14:42:51: I have to scale down my projects, because I keep getting yelled at by morons who think I'm defacing property by painting outside (even though I've yet to make a single stain on anything). It's the stigma of a person with a spray paint can in hand and the problem of living in a city. I'll finish the current cover I'm working on somehow in the basement late at night until I figure out where I can go to paint without being yelled at. So far, every place nearby I've tried--I got randomly yelled at. A lady today almost drove on top of me and told me to get out, and if I got paint on her car, she'd come after me! Literally the first thing out of her mouth. Anyway, sad but that's living among people.
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: Krogenar on Tue, 24 September 2013, 14:44:28: Quote from: Photoelectric on Tue, 24 September 2013, 14:42:51
I have to scale down my projects, because I keep getting yelled at by morons who think I'm defacing property by painting outside (even though I've yet to make a single stain on anything). It's the stigma of a person with a spray paint can in hand and the problem of living in a city. I'll finish the current cover I'm working on somehow in the basement late at night until I figure out where I can go to paint without being yelled at. So far, every place nearby I've tried--I got randomly yelled at. A lady today almost drove on top of me and told me to get out, and if I got paint on her car, she'd come after me! Literally the first thing out of her mouth. Anyway, sad but that's living among people.

I had to show I.D. at Home Depot to buy my spray cans!
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: Photoelectric on Tue, 24 September 2013, 14:45:00: That's just age restriction. It's pretty toxic stuff and does get things dirty if misused.
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: Tym on Tue, 24 September 2013, 14:46:42: We used have to show ID over here because they think all the kids will go "tag" some houses. Maybe thats the same?
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: do_Og@n on Tue, 24 September 2013, 15:24:35: Quote from: Photoelectric on Tue, 24 September 2013, 14:42:51
I have to scale down my projects, because I keep getting yelled at by morons who think I'm defacing property by painting outside (even though I've yet to make a single stain on anything). It's the stigma of a person with a spray paint can in hand and the problem of living in a city. I'll finish the current cover I'm working on somehow in the basement late at night until I figure out where I can go to paint without being yelled at. So far, every place nearby I've tried--I got randomly yelled at. A lady today almost drove on top of me and told me to get out, and if I got paint on her car, she'd come after me! Literally the first thing out of her mouth. Anyway, sad but that's living among people.

That is sad....it still amazes me how people assume the worst and tarnish a beautiful thing.

Just in case you might be interested I found this while looking up Airbrush equipment.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/190815239288?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

It will allow you to set up a painting station indoors and collapse it down when you are done.
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: Photoelectric on Tue, 24 September 2013, 15:28:06: Oh that's neat, thank you! I'll keep it in mind for when I have some free funds! Good idea--also would be nice for soldering.
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: Tym on Tue, 24 September 2013, 15:33:50: Photoelectric if you had the time, I'm sure you could run another top GB, with the profits going towards that ^^

Also you should go paint that woman's car pea-green for being an awful person.
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: Photoelectric on Tue, 24 September 2013, 15:40:38: I don't have any energy left to do more covers in the near future. Doing 20-some covers in the past month and a half was pretty exhausting on top of my general persistent fatigue issues. Fun but would have been much nicer if I had a dedicated working space. Some day I'll hopefully have a work room or a garage :) But yes, that exhaust thing do_Og@n linked could be very helpful--I'll definitely look into those!
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: Tym on Tue, 24 September 2013, 15:44:13: Sorry I didn't mean right now, espically after you had to pick up some newbies, drop bollock. BUT if its there, its there. GWSoon!
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: goobus on Thu, 26 September 2013, 14:56:09: Quote from: Photoelectric on Tue, 24 September 2013, 15:40:38
I don't have any energy left to do more covers in the near future. Doing 20-some covers in the past month and a half was pretty exhausting on top of my general persistent fatigue issues. Fun but would have been much nicer if I had a dedicated working space. Some day I'll hopefully have a work room or a garage :) But yes, that exhaust thing do_Og@n linked could be very helpful--I'll definitely look into those!

Love your cases :) GH supports you, even if your ******* neighbors don't!
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: Photoelectric on Sat, 28 September 2013, 15:33:08: I've found a semi-secluded area not too far, a grassy loan--used it today to paint another QFR cover. I don't own a QFR, sadly, only 2 Filcos, so I had to modify that cover to fit on one of my keyboards. I have written a tutorial for those of us who don't have QFRs but do have Filco TKLs on how the cover modification can be done here (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=49102).

It is a bit of a departure from my previous cover, but I have had it on my mind that I really wanted to do this for the past week, so today was the day!

Added the cover to my Filco and put some nice stickers on for indicator LEDs :) (The LEDs were swapped to a diffuse amber color, hence the yellow glass tone).

(http://i.imgur.com/6zpXtnp.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/QQdmCpX.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/21r7BaL.jpg)

Not sure if I should put a Cherry sticker along the front side of the cover on the right--thinking about it! ;D

This may not be everyone's cup of tea, but I'm very happy with it! Waiting for my Pac Man dye sub set to add to the arrow cluster and a few function row caps.
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: shrapneL on Sat, 28 September 2013, 16:05:17: I really enjoy that color! Nice job! :D
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Post by: rowdy on Sun, 29 September 2013, 00:29:44: Any particular reason why you chose that Return key?
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: Photoelectric on Sun, 29 September 2013, 00:32:27: Quote from: rowdy on Sun, 29 September 2013, 00:29:44
Any particular reason why you chose that Return key?

It was the only cap I had left over from my Retro set, and it was sitting on my desk. I had a turquoise cover on that Filco then, and the light green went really well with it. I kind of like the purple + green combo too.
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: do_Og@n on Sun, 29 September 2013, 00:32:32: Quote from: rowdy on Sun, 29 September 2013, 00:29:44
Any particular reason why you chose that Return key?

Other than it is sexy ofcourse?
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: rowdy on Sun, 29 September 2013, 02:18:09: Quote from: Photoelectric on Sun, 29 September 2013, 00:32:27
Quote from: rowdy on Sun, 29 September 2013, 00:29:44
Any particular reason why you chose that Return key?

It was the only cap I had left over from my Retro set, and it was sitting on my desk. I had a turquoise cover on that Filco then, and the light green went really well with it. I kind of like the purple + green combo too.

Fair enough.

There was a green Esc with the GMK purple modifier set - that is also a wicked combination!
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: HPE1000 on Wed, 02 October 2013, 14:12:24: Quote from: Photoelectric on Sat, 28 September 2013, 15:33:08

I've found a semi-secluded area not too far, a grassy loan--used it today to paint another QFR cover. I don't own a QFR, sadly, only 2 Filcos, so I had to modify that cover to fit on one of my keyboards. I have written a tutorial for those of us who don't have QFRs but do have Filco TKLs on how the cover modification can be done here (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=49102).

It is a bit of a departure from my previous cover, but I have had it on my mind that I really wanted to do this for the past week, so today was the day!

Added the cover to my Filco and put some nice stickers on for indicator LEDs :) (The LEDs were swapped to a diffuse amber color, hence the yellow glass tone).

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/6zpXtnp.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/QQdmCpX.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/21r7BaL.jpg)

Not sure if I should put a Cherry sticker along the front side of the cover on the right--thinking about it! ;D

This may not be everyone's cup of tea, but I'm very happy with it! Waiting for my Pac Man dye sub set to add to the arrow cluster and a few function row caps.

If you don't mind me asking, what paint is that?
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: Photoelectric on Wed, 02 October 2013, 14:13:32: It's Plastikote Metal Flake in Burgundy (acrylic lacquer).
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: HPE1000 on Wed, 02 October 2013, 14:30:23: Quote from: Photoelectric on Wed, 02 October 2013, 14:13:32
It's Plastikote Metal Flake in Burgundy (acrylic lacquer).
Thanks, I was wondering because it looked so similar to my QFR top I painted with plum crazy paint haha :P

It mainly shows up as darker purple but in artificial light it looks exactly the same.

(http://i.imgur.com/BsoM14oh.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/njTEVcdh.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/QbJrZYFh.jpg)
Sorry, I am trying to use the spoiler but its not working for me it seems.
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: Photoelectric on Wed, 02 October 2013, 14:36:18: Ah Testors. I didn't have good experience with either of their two paints I've tried.
--
Quite similar, yes! Having looked at other photos on line just now, I think Plastikote Burgundy is more grayish/magenta. It's only purple in some light and more magenta/burgundy in other light. Here's another cover I did with it, in daylight / sunlight:

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=44191.msg1015369#msg1015369

P.S.: posted too fast! I like how your cover came out--very neatly done, great job!
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: Abortion0 on Sun, 12 January 2014, 00:15:27: What was your priming process? I'm looking to do something pretty noobish and maybe just plastidip the thing, but I don't want the paint peeling off or something like that.
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: Photoelectric on Sun, 12 January 2014, 00:25:40: Have a look at the link in my signature :) Be careful with Plasti-Dip. I have a link on that too in that thread.
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: mashby on Tue, 04 February 2014, 16:00:28: Been away from GH for the past couple of months, but I LOVE the new paint job. Fantastic work, as always Photoelectric.

BTW, where did you get the stickers for the LED indicators? That's a really elegant touch.
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: Photoelectric on Tue, 04 February 2014, 16:08:27: Thank you. Sadly I never quite finished my original project as I got caught up painting a lot of covers for others and had to take a break. The stickers are from a sheet from some Korean group buy--I think they came with original Duck Poker cases or something like that, to simulate side printing on keycaps.
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Post by: daetsid on Fri, 07 February 2014, 11:08:41: looks pretty
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Post by: blackbox on Mon, 17 March 2014, 09:48:51: Looks nice! Too bad you coulndt finish the project.
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: goonx on Fri, 21 March 2014, 14:01:53: i loved the copper from rustoleum. I'm planning on matching that with a "dolch" keyset if they ever come back in stock.

Loving the mods you do on your board.
Title: Re: Photoelectric's Crazy Cover Coatings
Post by: Photoelectric on Fri, 21 March 2014, 14:03:05: I'll finish the orange striped cover when it gets warm outside again :) It's been safely in storage for now. Needs to be over 60F outside for good painting results with the paints I've been using. The warmer the better.