Posted September 1, 2014 Hi, I've never done any sort of case modification before so I want to try it out by painting part of my X-Box 360, since it's not as valuable to me as my computer. Can anyone tell me step-by-step how to paint the Memory Unity Door of the front panel as seen here: I know how to get it off, I just want to know how to paint it properly, like the process and what type of paint to use, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 1, 2014 Linus has a video for things like that. You could try using plastidip for some things Computing enthusiast. I use to be able to input a cheat code now I've got to input a credit card - Total Biscuit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 1, 2014 You can just use normal matte paint. Spray in quick even lines across the 360 with the can about 15cm away. TBH the front of a 360 is really easy to paint so you shouldn't really have any problems. CPU: i7 3770k@ 4.6Ghz@ 1.23v - GPU: Palit GTX 660ti - MOBO: Asrock Extreme 4 - RAM: Corsair vengeance 8GB 1600Mhz - PSU: OCZ 650watt - STORAGE: 128Gb corsair force GT SSD/ 1TB seagate barracuda 7200rpm COOLING: NH-U14s/ 3x Noiseblocker blacksilent pros/ Silverstone Air Penetrator/ 2 corsair AF120s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 1, 2014 Use Plastidip 1)Put your first coat and wait 15-20mins 2)Put 2nd coat and wait 5-10mins 3)than put 3 more coats but you dont have to wait this time. (optional)4)if you didnt achive the color you want and you want darker put more coats 4)Let it dry Plastidip usually takes an hour to fully dry but wait 2 hours just to be sure 5)put everything back together REMİNDER:You want to use masking tape to cover the parts you dont want to paint REMİNDER:You want to spray evenly troughout the part you are painting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 1, 2014 And you before you do the above steps strip xbox apart from piece to piece it will be much easier Current system - ThinkPad Yoga 460 ExSystems Spoiler Laptop - ASUS FX503VD || Case: NZXT H440 || MB: Gigabyte GA-Z170XP-SLI || CPU: Skylake Chip || Graphics card : GTX 970 Strix || RAM: Crucial Ballistix 16GB || Storage:1TB WD+500GB WD + 120Gb HyperX savage|| Monitor: Dell U2412M+LG 24MP55HQ+Philips TV || PSU CX600M || Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 2, 2014 Hi, I've never done any sort of case modification before so I want to try it out by painting part of my X-Box 360, since it's not as valuable to me as my computer. Can anyone tell me step-by-step how to paint the Memory Unity Door of the front panel as seen here: I know how to get it off, I just want to know how to paint it properly, like the process and what type of paint to use, etc. Personally I'd take it apart down to each individual part to get it paint on the sides and edges easier. Spray Paint: First if you want the paint to last especially since that part will get abrasion and wear from contact I'd prep it by scuffing it up with scotch brite and clean it thoroughly before painting. Afterwards prime the part using the proper primer and let it sit the manufactures set time before apply a second coat is necessary, thinner coats are better than thick. Once the primer has dried to touch usually 30mins -1 hour apply the first top coat and same as the primer apply light coats until the part is evenly coated. Let it sit for at least 24hours before reinstalling. As for plasti dip @BarisERY explain it very well, just to make sure you make cut lines before peeling offany masking. Updated Modding FAQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 5, 2014 Author snip snip I'm curious. Is there a way to paint a part with regular acrylic paint and a paintbrush, or do I pretty much have to use some sort of spray paint? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 5, 2014 I'm curious. Is there a way to paint a part with regular acrylic paint and a paintbrush, or do I pretty much have to use some sort of spray paint? You can hand paint it like a model car but it will have brush strokes in the finish, spraying it is just easier especially if there is mesh or vent holes to hit all the surfaces. Updated Modding FAQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 6, 2014 Author You can hand paint it like a model car but it will have brush strokes in the finish, spraying it is just easier especially if there is mesh or vent holes to hit all the surfaces. Oh ok thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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