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    Painting XBOX 360?!

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by Robin15, Oct 23, 2008.

  1. Robin15

    Robin15 Notebook Consultant

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    Hey guys/gals. I need help with painting my 360 and I figured some1 would have some exp. with that... I've painted a 360 before but the color scratches off easily. :mad: I know that the clear coat should help with that I think but I don't think it helped... Help meh plez?!
     
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    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    I did mine with sanding it down all the way, 2 coats of krylon plastic primer, 6 coats of krylon paint, and 6 coats of krylon primer and it has stayed great.
     
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    geez man... You did a lot of coats, I only did 3 of primer, 3 color coats, and 2 clear coat... I guess I need to get krylon, is that what your suggesting? thanks
     
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    I used brake caliper paint on mine and it looks GREAT!
     
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    lol... I LOVE Bimmers... HIGH FIVE!!!
     
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    Vinyl dye... doesn't coat, it "absorbed" by the plastic so there is nothing to scratch off. Doesn't work on metal.
     
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    WAIT!!!??? What, Im confused... Vinyl dye. Could explain it more to me... Thanks
     
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    Each layer was thin. I think it turns out better that way.
     
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    yea, I did the "very thin" coats also... I wet sanded each layer also...
     
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    sweetness, Ill pick up some vinyl die, I really am convinced after reading the post that its easier and much better looking, so all I have to do for vinyl die is prep with 600 grit sand paper and spray how many coats? do I sand in between coats, the guy made it seem like you don't need to sand except for the first time... thanks alot sparta.rising. NVM! I just read your original post and I understand it now... No coats cause it gets absorbed by the plastic.
     
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    yea very simple process for the xbox
     
    bigd25x, Nov 7, 2008
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