Aaron Malin

First thing is you’re going to need to run to your local hardware store and pick up some cheap items to get you started.

You’re going to need a big enough sheet of plexi glass to fit the door panel. (none of these items are very expensive, you’re looking at $30 total) You’ll also need some thumb screws, washers and nuts. many hardware stores have cool thumbscrew caps like chrome skulls and other things to make your work look nicer. A can or two of spray paint and one can of clear coat.

Here comes the difficult part, but not hard if you can remember shop class in 7th grade.
Cut out the door panel on your PC but make sure it isn’t too large so the plexi glass can lay in behind it and still have room to drill the holes.
Cut the plexi glass to the recommended size, but make sure when cutting that you apply carpenters or painters tape to both sides of the plexi glass over and under the lines you’re going to cut to prevent it from cracking.
Drill your holes through the door panel first (I used 8 holes total) and then lay in your glass. Mark the holes with a marker and remove the plexi sheet and drill the holes. (again using the tape on both sides)

Now you’re ready for paint, scuff up the door panel with some fine grit sand paper or a kitchen sponge. Hang the door panel from a piece of wire in your shop or from a tree outside. Coat the door panel from a distance to prevent runs and let dry for 10-15 mins before reapplying paint.
Repaint the door panel at least 3-4 times if you want this to look professional. Apply a thin clear coat finish and let it dry over night. (Don’t leave it outside overnight =p)

In the morning peel off the plastic on the plexi glass and ley it in, place in the thumbscrews and fasten with rubber washers and nuts. (DO NOT over tighten)

YOU’RE DONE, and if it looks anything like mine, it looks pretty cool!
Now you can light up your desktop in style. Feel free to e-mail me with any questions or zip me some pics of your own creations.

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