How do I fix scratched paint?

[Kordi]

It's a NZXT s340 white.


How do i fix this scratch PLEASE REPLY!!!

Photos - http://prnt.sc/c0q11phttp://prnt.sc/c0q1p2

 

[flmatter]

To properly fix it you will need to sand it and smooth that area out and color match the case paint and reapply to that area you just sanded. In a nut shell with out typing a lot.
Or grab a sharpie and color it in and chalk it up to a learning experience

 

[dorsetknob]

How do i fix this scratch PLEASE REPLY!!!

To properly fix it you will need to sand it and smooth that area out and color match the case paint and reapply to that area you just sanded.

Automotive touch up paint

 

[Kordi]

Automotive touch up paint

ARE YOU SURE? because i see videos with them using it on the side panel

 

[dorsetknob]

Yes i am Sure "" its a painted case correct ""
You can do it yourself or pay a panel repair /spray shop to do this for you
if you lack the confidence to do it yourself

 

[Bill_Bright]

Or, buy a computer desk with a cubby hole to slide the computer in, then forget about it.

That case, or the top anyway, looks more like dark gray than black so a sharpie will make it less visible but not disappear. To do that, you will need to go through the procedure flmatter described. A simple lead pencil (being dark gray) may be better than a marker - at least to the point only you will notice it.

If you can remove the top, you can take it Lowe's, Home Depot or Ace and have their computer color match it. But not sure what the smallest amount you can buy is. It might be pint, but maybe more. And then the results will not have the same texture, so again, it will not disappear unless you paint the whole case. And that would have to be done by spraying. Not worth it.

Does it affect performance? No. So put an Intel inside sticker over it and be more careful next time, And be glad whatever you dropped on it was not a big glass of Coke or sugared coffee.

 

[Kordi]

Or, buy a computer desk with a cubby hole to slide the computer in, then forget about it.

That case, or the top anyway, looks more like dark gray than black so a sharpie will make it less visible but not disappear. To do that, you will need to go through the procedure flmatter described. A simple lead pencil (being dark gray) may be better than a marker - at least to the point only you will notice it.

If you can remove the top, you can take it Lowe's, Home Depot or Ace and have their computer color match it. But not sure what the smallest amount you can buy is. It might be pint, but maybe more. And then the results will not have the same texture, so again, it will not disappear unless you paint the whole case. And that would have to be done by spraying. Not worth it.

Does it affect performance? No. So put an Intel inside sticker over it and be more careful next time, And be glad whatever you dropped on it was not a big glass of Coke or sugared coffee.

No thanks i'd like to look at it not hide it

 

[95Viper]

A lot of cases are powder coated, now.
If it is powder coated, then you may be able to get fixed by a shop that does powder coatings.

 

[Kordi]

A lot of cases are powder coated, now.
If it is powder coated, then you may be able to get fixed by a shop that does powder coatings.

this is the NZXT S340

 

[erocker]

this is the NZXT S340

Its powder coated. Find a business that does that or contact NZXT for a replacement panel.. which would probably be cheaper.

 

[jsfitz54]

this is the NZXT S340

So you don't know if it's painted or powder coated?

 

[Bill_Bright]

I am sure it is powder coated. That is not something any home owner could fix without still being able to see a difference in texture. That is especially true if the metal is dented.

 

[dorsetknob]

Couple of $ on Ebay

 

[95Viper]

Its powder coated

Seems to be.

Quote from this article: NZXT Factory Tour in China – Start-to-Finish Case Manufacturing By Steve Burke Published May 27, 2016 at 8:30 am

Painting is one of the final processes, just before shipping. NZXT can hang 300 cases on one paint line, 500 on another – they're hooked to a ceiling-mounted conveyor belt, as with In-Win's cases, and rotated through the building. The cases first dip into chemicals to remove any debris and dust, then move down toward compressed air blowers and blow torch-wielding technicians. These operators blast the cases, ensuring they are dry and free from dust (which is wicked off, blown away, or incinerated), and are the gatekeepers to the paint booth.

Once in the booth, automated powder coat 'cannons' move up-and-down the chamber to shower the cases with paint. These then proceed into a final inspection room, where powder coating specialists manually hit the buried-away crannies.

 

[xorbe]

Black sharpie pen ...

 

[INSTG8R]

Black sharpie pen ...

Or just put your phone on top of it.

 

[Norton]

Or just put your phone on top of it.

Tamiya Acrylic model paint is a good choice for small touchups.

Tamiya X-18 Semi-Gloss Black looks like it may work for you:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0099WQ21Q/?tag=tec06d-20

I would try it with a foam pad or sponge and dab it lightly into the chipped area. The nice thing about this paint is it is water based so if it doesn't look right you can scrub it off with a damp cloth before it sets and try again. Once it dries it will hold its texture for a long time.

I spent a lot of years building and painting some pretty detailed 1/48th scale plastic model airplanes and Tamiya paints were pretty awesome to work with.

 

[peche]

buy a decal / sticker of your favorite video game, then solve the problem...

Spoiler: you see?

Regards,

 

[Kordi]

Or, buy a computer desk with a cubby hole to slide the computer in, then forget about it.

That case, or the top anyway, looks more like dark gray than black so a sharpie will make it less visible but not disappear. To do that, you will need to go through the procedure flmatter described. A simple lead pencil (being dark gray) may be better than a marker - at least to the point only you will notice it.

If you can remove the top, you can take it Lowe's, Home Depot or Ace and have their computer color match it. But not sure what the smallest amount you can buy is. It might be pint, but maybe more. And then the results will not have the same texture, so again, it will not disappear unless you paint the whole case. And that would have to be done by spraying. Not worth it.

Does it affect performance? No. So put an Intel inside sticker over it and be more careful next time, And be glad whatever you dropped on it was not a big glass of Coke or sugared coffee.

A lot of cases are powder coated, now.
If it is powder coated, then you may be able to get fixed by a shop that does powder coatings.

Its powder coated. Find a business that does that or contact NZXT for a replacement panel.. which would probably be cheaper.

So you don't know if it's painted or powder coated?

I am sure it is powder coated. That is not something any home owner could fix without still being able to see a difference in texture. That is especially true if the metal is dented.

Couple of $ on Ebay

Seems to be.

Quote from this article: NZXT Factory Tour in China – Start-to-Finish Case Manufacturing By Steve Burke Published May 27, 2016 at 8:30 am

Black sharpie pen ...

Or just put your phone on top of it.

Tamiya Acrylic model paint is a good choice for small touchups.

Tamiya X-18 Semi-Gloss Black looks like it may work for you:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0099WQ21Q/?tag=tec06d-20

I would try it with a foam pad or sponge and dab it lightly into the chipped area. The nice thing about this paint is it is water based so if it doesn't look right you can scrub it off with a damp cloth before it sets and try again. Once it dries it will hold its texture for a long time.

I spent a lot of years building and painting some pretty detailed 1/48th scale plastic model airplanes and Tamiya paints were pretty awesome to work with.

buy a decal / sticker of your favorite video game, then solve the problem...

Spoiler: you see?

View attachment 77553

Regards,

You Sirs Are Legends, THANKS FOR ALL THE SUGGESTIONS!!

 

[Bill_Bright]

If you buy a can of paint, it looks like it should be "flat" black, not semi-gloss unless you will be painting the whole thing (or at least all of the black parts).

 

[natr0n]

You can also put a brand sticker/logo over it.

 

[Kordi]

You can also put a brand sticker/logo over it.

But what sticker? all the stickers i see are just cheap, and ugly

 

[natr0n]

But what sticker? all the stickers i see are just cheap, and ugly

Go to the craft store/michaels. I would use this for example.

 

[peche]

But what sticker? all the stickers i see are just cheap, and ugly

your favorite game, favorite band, hardware parts, most hardware parts come with some stickers ... also you can get your own... duno, ise your imagination,

 

[Bill_Bright]

also you can get your own...

I put together a lot of custom PCs here and each gets a custom made case badge with my company's name. Many cases have a little indentation for case badges already. Otherwise, I usually stick them in a lower corner. Your scratch looks like it is centered from left to right so a nice custom case badge might be a decent alternative solution that looks like it belongs there.