Black bezel for my Lite-On 52x CD burner?

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I would love to NOT paint this bezel, can anybody point me to a source for a
black bezel? I know coolermaster makes an aluminum one that goes OVER the
stock bezel but I am not so hot on that idea. Looks like I may have to
break out the spray paint....

Any tips appreciated!
--Dan
 
Word of advice, don't use spray paint. They don't adhere to plastic well.
See if you can pick up some vinyl dye at an automotive store. Costs the
same, but it actually dyes the paint the way stain will penetrate wood.
Just wash the faceplate down with rubbing alcohol before you start.
Also, Like-On makes black bezel burners, if it is still within the return
period, you want to return it and get a black bezel one.
 
Kris said:
Word of advice, don't use spray paint. They don't adhere to plastic well.
See if you can pick up some vinyl dye at an automotive store.
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Or just a regular hardware store.
Costs the
same, but it actually dyes the paint the way stain will penetrate wood.
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You mean plastic, not paint.
Just wash the faceplate down with rubbing alcohol before you start.
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That'd be nice, but not entirely necessary. I've had great results with
just a quick rinse and dry.
 
sooky grumper said:
Or just a regular hardware store.
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Not where I live. I had to get mine mail order cause even NAPA and AutoZone
around me don't carry it
You mean plastic, not paint.
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Nitpick, I'm sure he gets the point.
That'd be nice, but not entirely necessary. I've had great results with
just a quick rinse and dry.
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You can't always count on that. Remember plastic is porous, and as suck,
grease and dirt can get into the pores. If he's had the drive for a while,
that is more likely the case, and that will interfere with the dye
penetrating. Also alcohol will help open the pores on the plastic.
 
dg said:
I would love to NOT paint this bezel, can anybody point me to a source for a
black bezel? I know coolermaster makes an aluminum one that goes OVER the
stock bezel but I am not so hot on that idea. Looks like I may have to
break out the spray paint....

Any tips appreciated!
--Dan
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Tried Lite-on's website? How about this link for a black, aluminum
bezel?:
HTH, sdlomi
 
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