How to Paint a Mechanical Keyboard : V1

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Apologies for the music being on just the left channel. My bad for not checking, and I found that I had the audio track turned all the way to the left =/
Today I'll do a tutorial on how to paint your mechanical keyboard. Yes, this is V1, and is my first revision of this, and is pretty basic. This is my method as of now, but as I learn more and get more skilled in doing this, I will update this video. Times and techniques may very depending on what finish you desire, and on the materials you use.
This is an awesome way to personalise your mechanical keyboard, and it's not that hard!
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@blameTheDane 7 лет назад

you should start your sprays off the object, so you don't get "spits" from the cap. This also goes for when stopping. Don't stop on the object, move your hand past it, and then release the spray cap. This is most noteable with the painting layer, but should also be practiced when using primer. Just a tip from a pro auto painter :)

@blameTheDane 7 лет назад

and clear coat lol. You just spraying it random, like throwing flour on a table when baking. Use a straight arm and wrist, for clean lines, with the same distance, no curving in and out, because then there will be more coat on the middle than on the edges. And always overlap 50%. This is very basic, kinda surprised a smart kid like you, havn't done the proper research before making a "how to" spreading bad ways to paint. Just youtube "spray paint technique" and you'll find a lot of videos that will help you.

@flawedvirgin114 7 лет назад

stay cool its only a totorial its not his job :)

@blameTheDane 7 лет назад

Luka Huth i was cool, until you wrote like a smartass.. if i made a "tutorial" on how to fix your bike, and it would be more messed up you went and did what i showed you, i haven't really "tutored" you correctly

@blameTheDane 7 лет назад

Luka Huth i even complimented him as smart, and gave him direction on how to read up on the subject.. So i don't really see the point of your comment.

@Bert0ld0 6 лет назад

I am fine with his finishing, he done a great job and I've loved watching this! Keep calm bro, no one was hurt

@LHawkesDrums 8 лет назад

My left ear has never felt so pleased xD

@Soulggx 8 лет назад

I just noticed this lol

@mohamedatef1724 7 лет назад

it wasn't good for me

@lukeoneill3413 7 лет назад

Thought my headphones broke...

@ROGUESPIRIT_ 7 лет назад

im always so scared that its my headset

@andrewcarlson2466 7 лет назад

ya I thout my headset was broken

@PoradnikiYakuza 7 лет назад

Im astonished of the proffesionality of this video. The sound, the video, and the guide itself. Damn

@BrunoVidalLordOfAwesomeness 8 лет назад

great video, I watched the whole 20 minutes of it which I normally wouldn't do so good job on that!

@TheJupiteL 6 лет назад

I'm currently restoring my old Blackwidow. Changed all the switch and LED and this video gave a lot of insight. Can't wait to start painting!

@RikiYamashita 4 года назад

Your videos gave me the knowledge and assurances to attempt building, modding, and painting my own mechanical keyboards. Currently, painting over a Ducky One 2.

@kratu6625 7 лет назад

Really good in-depth video, nice work and keep up the great content!

@ocotuchodzi 7 лет назад

My keyboard is a beauty as it is but this video is awesome painting tutorial in general. It covers stuff that I learned hard way during spray painting bikes.

@GamingExpert1998 7 лет назад

Hey man, you deserve a lot more subscribers. One of the best and professional video I've ever seen. Good Luck and stay Blessed 😄

@warfare3gin 4 года назад

The best youtube tutorials are those who encounter problems in the process but fixed them as well. Thanks for this! Sub!

@amizan8653 3 года назад

I love that the processes in your videos don't require the bleeding out of several hundred dollars. Much appreciated

@MidoriLetsPlay 8 лет назад

You're videos have such a high quality, you're on of my fav youtuber atm :3

@TaeKeyboards 8 лет назад

+KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK Thanks, it means a lot!

@ElijahLeung 8 лет назад

Thanks so much for the high quality video! Been waiting so long for this vid! Looking forward to painting my keyboard

@TaeKeyboards 8 лет назад

+Elijah Leung No problem! Good luck, and be patient :)

@bhgemini 6 лет назад

That looks great. Awesome job and terrific instruction 👍

@yasuh4550 8 лет назад

that blue is insanely good looking

@TaeKeyboards 8 лет назад

+Pro Gamer JJ My go to colour, goes with everything :)

@yasuh4550 8 лет назад

TaeKeyboards i always jump off my chair when the uploader responds

@mkcung4977 8 лет назад

Bro. You deserve a million more subs. Glad I found out your channel. Please continue on making top notch videos !

@TaeKeyboards 8 лет назад

+Kevin Cung Thanks mate, I will :)

@KaganTech 7 лет назад

Your videos are the best on RU-vid for Keyboard Mods... I am picking up 2 AK 33's from Ajazz next week so I can mix the black and white key caps and pain the glossy back shell like you did in this video! Thank you for creating such great content. Regards from Nigeria.

@nimrod485 8 лет назад

awesome guide! very informative.

@bamzoof 8 лет назад

Damn, you put a lot of effort, good job man! You deserve more views haha

@TaeKeyboards 8 лет назад

+Diaz Dhanindra P Thanks! I try my best :)

@shripalsinghtube 4 года назад

@@TaeKeyboards that's the thing I like about you

@pressjumptodie 8 лет назад

Awesome guide! Thanks!

@atlas-mx8nx 8 лет назад

my left ear hurts from the music

@vayronjuega8578 2 года назад

very nice video man

@sap6243 2 года назад

nice diction, perfect explanation

@hatem0 3 года назад

amazing. professional review.

@Moose91 5 лет назад

I highly recommend Tamiya Model Spray paints that you'll find in a hobby shop. They're expensive but are basically scaled down automotive paint, the best you can get for small jobs like this. They also have really nice nozzles that you can take off and put onto cheaper spray paint cans.

@crumbs182 8 лет назад

Insurgency is such a good game! great video.

@Justhavocman 6 лет назад

This painting guide inspired me to paint my old rapid-i :D

@Brunnen_Gee 5 лет назад

You should check out the Krylon Fusion paints. You apply it just like any other spray paint, but think of it more as a dye for plastics. It's worth looking at if you're dealing with a lot of plastic, much less prep work.

@woodscrews6586 7 лет назад

Great vid!

@OhItsLynx 8 лет назад

Finally! Great video once again buddy. I really want to buy this keyboard and do a black & metallic combo for it but my only gripe is the orange keys. I think it will completely throw off the minimal look im going for.

@TaeKeyboards 8 лет назад

+Kyriakos Kokkinos Thanks man. Yeh... that may be an issue. Hope you figure something out!

@kmlopxyz 7 лет назад

I will be painting my fuhlen sm60r this week, and I hope it will turn out well :D

@lukeoneill3413 7 лет назад

Who else is watching this with no intention of painting their keyboard?

@plebicite3704 7 лет назад

Donald Trump

@beboppinhaley 6 лет назад

I will paint it. I will paint my keyboard. Is the mantra I have been saying to myself for the last 8 months.

@theralhaljordan7337 5 лет назад

I'm painting a few Model-M copycats I found at goodwill. Was gonna go with black, but I may try brown or green just for kicks

@acedia5241 5 лет назад

prob 90% of poeple

@imaginewagons3777 5 лет назад

wanna learn but wont do it anyway.... or not.

@rich1051414 7 лет назад

Consistent sanding, even on the tiny places hard to sand, is important. On my last keyboard, I got lazy on the top part, and the paint orange peeled. I ended up covering it up with a textured rubber coating which actually looked pretty good, but yeah, take the time to sand everything thoroughly :P

@crookeddesk 5 лет назад

You should try this with the swirl painting technique often used on guitars, might get some cool results

@garretts.2003 7 лет назад

Very professional looking paint job man. I want to find a way to paint that matches fractal define.

@chethanmark8797 5 лет назад

can u do one on painting keycaps

@barndenn 8 лет назад

I recently bought a CM Storm QuickFire Rapid and after watching this video I'm so compelled to paint my keyboard when it comes in.

@mateosshek4352 8 лет назад

lol did you do it

@barndenn 8 лет назад

I got my keyboard and I'm satisfied with how it is for now. Maybe later when I want to spice things up. :)

@skelly7987 8 лет назад

Hey, you made an audio mixing mistake at 3:07. :) Just thought I'd let you know for next time. :P Thanks for the guide! I might try it out when I get my new keyboard.

@rogerclarke9984 4 года назад

I think scotchbrite would do a good job with the inner bits if not all, i use it doing doors at home, works great, do it the same with soapy water!

@edward-7479 3 года назад

wow its 2021 time goes by quick

@maxmsdm4653 7 лет назад

ive never seen such a clear tutorial

@ilaserbia 7 лет назад

Could you do a video about doing a two/multi color scheme with masking tape in the future?

@Mushnp 7 лет назад

Thank you for this, wish this video was out when I did mine, but at least I can do a better job the second time. I painted mine about a year and a half ago and the paint started peeling after about 6 months, I think I either used the wrong type of paint or just did the clear coat poorly.

@smashtime1904 3 года назад

Have you ever done a keycap version of this? I saw your one tutorial on the Ajazz AK33 I think it was where you sanded the key tops and was wanting to try and do a custom font on that thinned white keytop. Also is there a good way of doing the corners of the keys(outlined)?

@hermannsiu9992 8 лет назад

can u film a video, showing how to paint keyboard keys correctly please . Thanks

@44p4ul 7 лет назад

if i paint my keyboard ill send you some photos, thanks for the video!!

@xperipheral7186 8 лет назад

This video was fantastic mate! You've made me really want to customise my keyboard now, going to start on a cheaper one in order to practice, then hopefully do my razer black widow. Sub earned!

@TaeKeyboards 8 лет назад

+xPeripheral Thanks mate! Yeh the Razer boards look quite nice when customised, and are super easy to do :)

@xperipheral7186 8 лет назад

+TaeKeyboards yeah man definitely! Your black and white one looks so good :D just bought an ajazz mech keyboard to practice on, was only £12 on eBay!

@MrFreeze79 3 года назад

you know what you can do next? cerakote ! that's a super durable finish that I used to add some colour to my firearms. it's super tough

@CubeRooted 8 лет назад

Hey Tae, can you make a guide for painting keyboard plates?

@ohyeahvinnieyeah 7 лет назад

Any good site for cherry caps? I've been looking for sky blue backlit friendly caps. Thanks man. Keep the sick vids coming

@dankhisweedisboihegus6401 8 лет назад

Just watching the video bracing myself for that left music, just when i was about to say "I guess he re-uploaded or something" but then it was when he stopped talking and the only thing you could hear was the music on the left

@franzb69 5 лет назад

just use vinyl stickers. if you need to rma it, just peel the sticker off and send it out.

@nortexoid 8 лет назад

Dude, this is nice! I also now see why you bought both a black and white one of these boards--for that keycap mixing! Do you sell these things to friends or what?

@TaeKeyboards 8 лет назад

+nortexoid Yep, they make some nice combinations. And yeh, I keep some, and sell some to whoever.

@mglove8128 Год назад

Do you think i can use water stickers on a new paint job and then seal it in with a clearcoat ?

@Rush_Hour 6 лет назад

I like how you say board.

@ElDesparasitante 3 года назад

very informative. i wonder: this is okay with a acrylic case? lets say, a 60% tofu acrylic? i dont like RGB but i love the deep sound of acrylic.

@thasydan 7 лет назад

I notice that Gundam box in the corner there at 18:19 hehehehe

@bradd5961 9 месяцев назад

Any ideas on doing this for keycaps? Same process? For those that have custom layouts but still want a row profile, it would be good to make various sets blank.

@YayaTia_II 4 года назад

Can these steps be followed for aluminium keyboard cases? ofc after the warranty expires ofc.

@duccfaic2485 3 года назад

left ear just vibing

@davxverythings1698 5 лет назад

After months of Daily use can you tell me did the paint is same or got that black finishes on the sweaty areas?

@ethanalba7696 2 года назад

can you spray paint it white when the case is originally green without primer?

@hawkins5560 8 лет назад

The final product looked really cool. The video itself was well put together, too.

@hawkins5560 3 года назад

Shout out to me for being an OG lol

@planker3004 7 лет назад

how much time should i wait after applying the primer? and can i do the same steps but with a cheaper keyboard? cause my dad needs a keyboard and i was going to mod a hp classic keyboard

@ulyssessait 6 лет назад

how long should i leave it for dry after apply the clear coat? u mentioned overnight..its that means 12hour?

@davidbarriga1029 2 года назад

If my keyboard is aluminum can I still spray paint it ? Or hydrodip

@kuan495 4 года назад

Hello, can you give me more details about removing the too case ? I have the exact same board i just cant open the 3 tap you mentioned:((

@ShinreiiTheCat 5 лет назад

how do i repaint a glossy plastic? what do i need to make it glossy again with different color?

@harvardford8752 2 месяца назад

Hey there! what about longevity? does the paint las quite a bit?

@YamaK 7 лет назад

Have you considered modding a hyper x fps alloy?

@angelavelasquez9377 Год назад

Is it fine if i just use primer as a paint and leav it like that

@jordanbaker17 4 года назад

Can I do this on plastic keyboards?

@DerpyLumpy 3 года назад

Painted my own now it wont work please help me what happens if it hits to usb part

@Earo 4 года назад

I want to paint my mouse... any tips?

@YR7A 7 лет назад

also where can I get replacement keycaps for my apex 100 membrane keyboard

@dhwlswk5376 5 лет назад

Hello, do you still have this board? How is this holding up? The paint I mean

@agushandoyoharsolumakso6272 6 лет назад

wait..i get so comfortable watching this video that i dunno this was a 20 minutes video. I usually never watch a video more than 7 minutes unless its just really dope...man i just lost a lot of time

@finnlavelle637 8 лет назад

Hi tae i have 2 question 1 how old are you and 2 what is your opinion on keycaps with textured surfaces i need to know

@TaeKeyboards 8 лет назад

+Finn Lavelle (Kroko) 20s, and I like a bit of texture on my keycaps. Better than smooth imo.

@shogunpk 8 лет назад

+TaeKeyboards awesome video. I'm guessing that means you prefer PBT over ABS then?

@JackyCookie-ge5ei 4 года назад

Can I use water paint instead?

@isra4708 6 лет назад

Who's that guy that keeps walking in and out of the frame while you were putting the primer on you keyboard? Just curious.

@NamLe1975 7 лет назад

Try Plati dip it's even easier no sanding.

@treesii 2 года назад

is the sanding imperative?

@neglect4189 6 лет назад

i have a problem, my keyboard has individual sqaures to fit the key switches. I dont know how to get the motherboard/inner green workings to come out please help i really need help someone please respond

@diegojonfekoo8676 7 лет назад

im using tomoko 1-500 Do you think you can?

@sazidanwar4099 5 лет назад

I'm gonna start small by painting my spacebar key :3

@tiesdevos6897 7 лет назад

you are using the collor wheel of itten there are way more collor wheels out there

@TrueZtyleZ7 8 лет назад

When exactly do I apply the clear coat? After the paint cures or a few hours after applying the colored paint (in the process of curing)?

@TaeKeyboards 8 лет назад

I've done it like within an hour after the coloured paint. I've read different things on the net, many say 30-45 mins after colour paint. So i'd probably follow that. Just go very light though, otherwise it will make it look bad.

@mayki261 7 лет назад

How much did you spend on painting and time?

@henryvorhees6069 5 лет назад

What if the plate on your keyboard is metal

@meibae 6 лет назад

Could you just use acetone to remove the logo?

@epicx1038 8 лет назад

Do you keep all of these keyboards or you sell some bdw great tutorial

@TaeKeyboards 8 лет назад

+Epic X Gaming Sell most. Keep a few for reference (different keyswitches / form factors like 60%, tenkeyless etc) And thanks :)

@YR7A 7 лет назад

damm that's an large mouse pad where did you get it?

@apple-de8tx 3 года назад

woudn't water painting work?

@xyalagayev9013 6 лет назад

wow

@estefanyamaya 4 месяца назад

How would I paint an aluminum ally board?

@rookhook5222 3 года назад

music to my left ear

@reeamoo2918 8 лет назад

Do I still have to sand off the top and use primer if the top is matte?

@TaeKeyboards 8 лет назад

+reeamoo A matte surface is easier to paint in comparison to a gloss finish. But it will depend on what you want. If you're not carrying the keyboard around, and just leave it at home - it may suffice. I would recommend top clear coat to make it more durable, and it should be good. However, if you want the strongest finish - you would still need to sand and prime.

@kivayi9083 8 лет назад

what will happen if i didnt put on the primer?

@TaeKeyboards 8 лет назад

Primer helps adhesion, and therefore helps it be a bit more durable. You can still paint straight on, it just won't be as easy and as strong. Primer also fills in gaps.