I had to send my Maximus VI Formula ROG MB off the be RMAd (kept getting error code 55), but they've fixed it and I got it back last week. When I opened the box, I noticed that they didn't put the armor back on the MB. I called the next day, and they apologized and said they would mail it to me. Well, while my MB was getting repaired, I've bought quite a few upgrades to my system starting with the case, then a custom water cooling system, all sleeved cables, etc, but the entire theme is black and green so the red on the MB throws everything off. I've ordered a can of Plasti Dip, which is similar to spray paint, except when it dries, it can be peeled off if needed. It's not permanent. I bought the same color green as the rest of the pieces will be in my system. So, I was thinking about painting the PCIe slots and the RAM slots, but I don't want to take a chance of getting any into the slots and then my board not work.
If any of you have ever painted components for a build (or anyone else with an opinion that is), could you please share your thoughts about me possibly putting painter's tape along the top to make sure none gets into the slots or if I should not paint the slots and all the other small parts on the board green from red and just paint all the armor green when it comes in? I was thinking if I just painted all of the armor, then it might be enough to distract from the red on the MB. Thoughts?