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<blockquote data-quote="cwa107" data-source="post: 716174" data-attributes="member: 24098">Personally, I wouldn't do this to any machine that I cared about - but if you want to and you're willing to risk your machine to do it, I would completely disassemble it.Remove all of the components to the point that you are just dealing with the casing.&nbsp; Then, I'd use a deglosser (liquid sander) to etch the plastic - you can pick that up at a Home Depot.&nbsp; This will give the paint something to grab onto.&nbsp; Once you've used the deglosser, use a tack cloth to remove any dust or debris.Then, hang each piece of plastic so that you can spray all the way around.&nbsp; Use a paint like <a href="http://www.krylon.com/products/fusion_for_plastic/" target="_blank">Krylon Fusion</a>, which is specifically designed for use with plastics.Keep the spray can at least a foot away from the casing as you quickly pass over the casing, spraying one light coat after another (be sure to do light, quick passes to prevent drips and runs).&nbsp; After you've got a good first coat, allow it to dry completely.&nbsp;&nbsp; Since you want it to be a matte surface, you shouldn't need to sand it.&nbsp; Use a tack cloth once again to remove any dust.&nbsp; Then, do a final coat, again using quick, light passes to avoid dripping and running.Once finished, allow a good 24 hours for it to completely cure and reassemble the machine.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="cwa107, post: 716174, member: 24098"] Personally, I wouldn't do this to any machine that I cared about - but if you want to and you're willing to risk your machine to do it, I would completely disassemble it. Remove all of the components to the point that you are just dealing with the casing. Then, I'd use a deglosser (liquid sander) to etch the plastic - you can pick that up at a Home Depot. This will give the paint something to grab onto. Once you've used the deglosser, use a tack cloth to remove any dust or debris. Then, hang each piece of plastic so that you can spray all the way around. Use a paint like [URL="http://www.krylon.com/products/fusion_for_plastic/"]Krylon Fusion[/URL], which is specifically designed for use with plastics. Keep the spray can at least a foot away from the casing as you quickly pass over the casing, spraying one light coat after another (be sure to do light, quick passes to prevent drips and runs). After you've got a good first coat, allow it to dry completely. Since you want it to be a matte surface, you shouldn't need to sand it. Use a tack cloth once again to remove any dust. Then, do a final coat, again using quick, light passes to avoid dripping and running. Once finished, allow a good 24 hours for it to completely cure and reassemble the machine. [/QUOTE]

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