this project has been interesting and comical ... I would say I have a lot more to learn but I have learned a number of things
1. if you want your mouse / keyboard painted... try to find a autobody shop that will do it when the have a color you like job going on... kinda tack your keyboard /mouse onto the rest of an auto spray job?
2. Don't try to work on this project when impatient / hungry.. annoyed.. whatever.. just walk away
3. Be patient .. do the sanding right.. do the paint right ..wait for stuff to dry
4. don't rush to get your project back together..
this is the paint I used
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Rust-Oleum-Painter-s-Touch-2X-12-oz-Aluminum-General-Purpose-Spray-Paint-249128/100670427and it does say it can take 1 week for maximum adhesion to plastics to occur... I just had to respray the freaking top shell because of my klutzing last night and the mouse taking a accidental trip across the room.
my plan now is to wait until the weekend to try to put the mouse back together and then to leave it for awhile after that to make sure the paint has cured as well as possible.
if it still doesn't work then **** I give up
I'm hoping it works / cures stronger giving it more time.. because it looks pretty dang cool ..I think.