Q:

How do i change the UI of a JComboBox

I like to change the UI of a JComboBox from the default metal look to some custom UI, see attached image. 

I have tried changing all the UIDefaults for the JComboBox but to no success.
How does one achieve this?
jdk1.4.2

A:

You have to write your own ComboBoxUI class. 
I suggest to look at either Synth or Nimbus Look and Feel to make it easier.

