Custom Paint
Hey all, I think this is the correct place for this topic. I have a few extra consoles intact, but flawed (a yellowed SNES, a N64 with scuffs and yellow paint splatter, a Genesis with worn graphics, scuffs) and I'm considering doing a total repaint of them.
The idea would be to disassemble, prime and paint the plastic parts to match the original color as close as possible, add new decals and graphics(original look), and then clear coat the whole shell (with automotive clear) so it's super glossy. Does anyone do this, is this a bad idea? Thoughts?
The idea would be to disassemble, prime and paint the plastic parts to match the original color as close as possible, add new decals and graphics(original look), and then clear coat the whole shell (with automotive clear) so it's super glossy. Does anyone do this, is this a bad idea? Thoughts?
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http://www.nintendoage.com/index.cfm?FuseAction=Users.Home&User=custom nes guy
In regard to the layers, you need to be sure to use a good quality paint (ie not krylon) Lacquer based paints tend to provide better coverage with thinner layers and much faster dry time. I'm probably going to use some high quality model paint, like tamiya color.
Also, you can mask the tiny details when priming, so they don't fill, and then remove the mask before the paint layers. I have an extra gameboy with a terribly yellowed case (and bad screen, unfixable), maybe that would be a good first attempt as it has many small details as JP pointed out
I'd like these to look as stock as possible, though super glossy so no custom colors or graphics. I will call this "better than mint" condition, ha!
Originally posted by: JohnnyPhantom
I may do the same with my spare gameboy pocket clear. It's horribly smoke stained and odorized, if I can't clean it, paintings the way to go, I just worry about too many layers of paint as it will fill the holes of the speaker and buttons more and more with each coat which will block audio and make buttons stiff and stick down.
Just use a safety pin or needle to clear out the speaker holes. Also, after each coat [except the final coat], sand the button holes to prevent the buttons from sticking.
You have a little fun with them!
I had one that was unevenly discolored and someone partly sanded the top, so i had a little fun with it.
given, i only had about 5$ into the console to begin with and maybe 10$ worth of paint is on it now
What beef do people have against spray paint, anyway? It works great if you use it properly and do multiple thin coats instead of caking it on thick until it runs.
IMO, if you've got one of those two-toned SNES consoles, I suggest you keep it that way. If everyone keeps painting theirs, it wouldn't surprize me if 20 years from now, due to scarcity, the discolored/two toned consoles become worth more than the solid ones like mine without the formulation defects.