As promised I"m making a little thread to go over what I've done recently with my CM Storms.
I didn't take pictures of the entire process, but basically I followed these steps:
1. Remove top panel (warning: this voids your warranty do so at your own risk)
2. Wet sand (200, 400, 600 in that order)
3. Clean with 70% rubbing alcohol
4. Hang (I used fishhooks and a derelict jungle gym)
5. Paint. I used Krylon Fusion and applied several thin layers... Use your best judgement here... don't paint too thick or it will run
I applied layers every 10 minutes or so, about 5-7 times total.
6. Dry. Let your paint dry a full week. Don't put it on. Don't play with it. Let it sit.
7. Put the top back on and enjoy your hard work
finished CM Quickfire with brown switches
here is my hanging apparatus:
and the finished blue... I just painted it today so it's not dry yet
The blue seems pretty bright, but there is some glare with the direct sunlight. It's actually just a bit darker.
Anyway, let me know what you think