Need Help Flaming Something other than a Bike or Auto

[Wes]

It has become pretty common place for people to "modify" thier computers. People are adding all sorts of things to make thier machines a little different than the next guys.

I am trying to turn the look and feel of my pc into that of a 57 chevy. I copied the flames that you have on your site and am going to cut out the sheet metal on my case around a tracing of those flames. When I am done I am going to paint it and fasten some lexon behind the open area. The last thing I am going to do is put some neon lights in the case so you can see all of the chromed out stuff inside of the computer.

Here's my question. I was thinking of painting the front of the case either red or yellow then fading into orange then into the opposite color of the front red or yellow. I don't have a airbrush or spray gun so I am going to be working with spray paint here. I am not afraid of spending some cash on higher end stuff but I am looking for suggestions on how to fade spraypaint and maybe on some suggested brands... I am a newbie here so anyother suggestions that may pop into your head are more than invited.

Thanks for the help

Wes

 

[Fineliner]

Go to wal mart , in the model car section and buy a cheap air brush kit. Its for model cars and Co2 propelled. It should cure what ailes you.

 

[Motornoggin]

The wal-mart airbrush idea is a good one. The air brush is made by Aztec and is sold under the Testors name. They work just fine for general non-production/hobby painting. You can also acheive satisfactory results with rattle bombs if you get the kind with the premium nozzle (called E-Z Spray, I think). Another route is to get the re-chargable arosol cans and use custom mixed paint. Good luck, sounds like a fun project.