Which paint to use on components and mobo heatsinks?

NoobCase

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I'm planning on painting some of my components (GPU shroud, Ram heat spreaders and chipset/ power phase daughterboard on my Asus Z87-I Pro) and was wondering which type of spray paint would be best?

My initial thought was plastic, but wanted some advice instead of going on my initial cut feel.
 
Depends on component and heat.

I used acrylic on GPU backplate, radiator white on fittings and mem heatsinks so to avoid potential flaking.

And you can use plastidip on GPU shroud too.
 
Although PlastiDip can be a bit of a pain the arse to use...

I never had an issue with it. Lots of thin even coats. I just didn't use it because the white was a slight off colour compared to the rest so used acrylic for consistency.
 
I never had an issue with it. Lots of thin even coats. I just didn't use it because the white was a slight off colour compared to the rest so used acrylic for consistency.

Maybe you're just more experienced with it than I am :)
 
Maybe you're just more experienced with it than I am :)

I think its just a matter of patience. Some people like it, some don't.

But the great advantage is that should you wish to sell the component at a later date, you can just remove the coat.
 
Thank you for the replies. I'll be having a look at plastic dip and acrylic :) @Warchild Plastic dip and Raditor white/paint is the same thing?
 
Thank you for the replies. I'll be having a look at plastic dip and acrylic :) @Warchild Plastic dip and Raditor white/paint is the same thing?

No and No if you referred to colour and type of paint.

The radiator white was a bright deluxe white where as the plastidip was a darker shade. It was noticable so I couldn't really use it. Plastidip also sets like a thin layer of plasticized rubber coating which you can remove at any time by literally peeling it off. Yet adheres well and is long lasting and durable for what it is.
 
No and No if you referred to colour and type of paint.

The radiator white was a bright deluxe white where as the plastidip was a darker shade. It was noticable so I couldn't really use it. Plastidip also sets like a thin layer of plasticized rubber coating which you can remove at any time by literally peeling it off. Yet adheres well and is long lasting and durable for what it is.

OK thanks for clarifying
 
Stuff painted... Who said watching paint dry couldn't be exciting? Hope I did a fairly good job. Don 't think i was paitient enough, but it doesn't seem to be running.
 
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