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[TheTik]

Ok, i want to paint my xbox with 2 colors and i cant understand how. Lets say i want it sivler and blue. How do i do that. i read the guide on Xbox scence but no help. This is goning to be my first painting so need tips thanks

[JimmyDeushku]

First you get blue painters tape at somewhere like Wal-Mart. Sand down the X alot and then go buy gray primer. Hold the can about 6 inches away and completely cover the case. Then you mask off areas you don't want to paint after the primer dries. Then buy some whatever colors you want, I recommend Krylon Fusion brand. Go back and forth over the case, holding the can about 6 inches away, then repeat these steps for the next color/area you want to paint. If you need more help PM me.

This post has been edited by JimmyDeushku: Aug 11 2005, 10:24 PM

[dreadknight75]

heres my personal way to paint 2 colors.

first get some sand paper, theres a multipack at auto zone that has 220,440,800,and 1000 grit sandpaper. you may have to find an auto paint supply store to get 1500 or 200 grit for finishing

1. remove the jewel, and follow a clearing guide.

2. prime for 3-4 coats and then use 2 coats of primer sealer(i recomend dupli color sandable primer and sealer) use the 800 grit to lightly sand beetween the coats of primer. after priming and sealing wait 24 hrs before masking.

3. get some painting masking tape (i recomend painters tape) and mask off the X, make sure you get the sides between the X and the fins. make sure its a good seal of youll get leakage.

4. start with the color you are painting the fins (sides, front parts, and panels) and spray a light coat to start, after about 30 mins apply another thin coat, and wait another 24 hrs.

5.take a look at your results, and lightly sand with 1000 grit (your just trying to smooth it out not take it to the primer) and wipe with a clean wet cotton cloth, and allow to dry. aplly another 1 or 2 coats and wait a few hours to remove the tape.

6. admire your work you are half way done.

7. mask off the sides leaving only the primed X left to paint, follow the same steps as the sides.

8.after you unmask the sides, rub the whole thing down with the 1500-2000 grit paper. with this step you are evening out the coat (getting rid of the orange peel look) wipe with the wet cloth to remove the residue.

9. make sure the peices are 100% dry before clearcoating, this step can be ruined if the humidity is too high (it will cloud the coat)

10. apply the clear coat just like you did the color coats, very thin 1-2 coats then wait 24 hrs before sanding (1500-2000)and adding 1-2 more coats.

after that you are technically done but there are more steps you can do to improve looks.

get some rubbing compound and wax/glaze then rub the clearcoat lightly with the fine sandpaper, and then rub with the rubbing compund 1 or 2 times. then wax/glaze and enjoy your mirror shine!

the main thing here is patience, impatience will ruin a good paint job in a hurry. when i do one for a customer i tell them approx 1 week per color so i know its right.




this is halfway done the sides are painted and masked off, and the X has been sprayed. you can pm me if there is something you dont understand.

This post has been edited by dreadknight75: Aug 11 2005, 10:54 PM

[GamerKid8987]

That green box is fukn ugly,why would your brother choose that color lol,great paint job tho

[ChInEsE ChIcKeN]

heres my personal way to paint 2 colors.

first get some sand paper, theres a multipack at auto zone that has 220,440,800,and 1000 grit sandpaper.  you may have to find an auto paint supply store to get 1500 or 200 grit for finishing

1. remove the jewel, and follow a clearing guide.

2. prime for 3-4 coats and then use 2 coats of primer sealer(i recomend dupli color sandable primer and sealer) use the 800 grit to lightly sand beetween the coats of primer. after priming and sealing wait 24 hrs before masking.

3. get some painting masking tape (i recomend painters tape) and mask off the X, make sure you get the sides between the X and the fins. make sure its a good seal of youll get leakage.

4. start with the color you are painting the fins (sides, front parts, and panels) and spray a light coat to start, after about 30 mins apply another thin coat, and wait another 24 hrs.

5.take a look at your results, and lightly sand with 1000 grit (your just trying to smooth it out not take it to the primer) and wipe with a clean wet cotton cloth, and allow to dry. aplly another 1 or 2 coats and wait a few hours to remove the tape.

6. admire your work you are half way done.

7. mask off the sides leaving only the primed X left to paint, follow the same steps as the sides.

8.after you unmask the sides, rub the whole thing down with the 1500-2000 grit paper. with this step you are evening out the coat (getting rid of the orange peel look) wipe with the wet cloth to remove the residue.

9. make sure the peices are 100% dry before clearcoating, this step can be ruined if the humidity is too high (it will cloud the coat)

10. apply the clear coat just like you did the color coats, very thin 1-2 coats then wait 24 hrs before sanding (1500-2000)and adding 1-2 more coats.

after that you are technically done but there are more steps you can do to improve looks.

get some rubbing compound and wax/glaze then rub the clearcoat lightly with the fine sandpaper, and then rub with the rubbing compund 1 or 2 times. then wax/glaze and enjoy your mirror shine!

the main thing here is patience, impatience will ruin a good paint job in a hurry. when i do one for a customer i tell them approx 1 week per color so i know its right.




this is halfway done the sides are painted and masked off, and the X has been sprayed. you can pm me if there is something you dont understand.

wow good guide... very simple and explainned....

[dreadknight75]

seriously?.. if so thanks! ive been painting for a while, and this is what i started with, then made adjustments for my personal tastes. it simple but gives good results with spraycans or pro hvlp guns.

Edit: heres what happens when you rush...

i use a clear coat that dries very fast, and i thought i waited long enough for the green to dry all the way...well i didnt, the clear coat dried and tightened up, pulling some of the green with it! i tried a different brand for this project and i didnt have the paitience to wait.

learn from my mistake

This post has been edited by dreadknight75: Aug 12 2005, 06:05 AM

[GamerKid8987]

damn j,that sucks bet u wont use that paint again

[w m z]

Ok, i want to paint my xbox with 2 colors and i cant understand how. Lets say i want it sivler and blue. How do i do that. i read the guide on Xbox scence but no help. This is goning to be my first painting so need tips thanks

i have a paint guide here . . .

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/terrymcginnis/

peace

[SICKdimension]

I don't see your paint guide there. Maybe i'm blind.

[sk8phreak88]

I don't see your paint guide there. Maybe i'm blind.

Its up at the top, its a downlaod.

[fbfrost]

i have only paintede the parts surrounding the X, and i never sand. If i dont sand the X will it mess up?

[TheTik]

i have only paintede the parts surrounding the X, and i never sand. If i dont sand the X will it mess up?

answer please???

[laxdrummer04]

what i do is start out and make sure the top of the lid is clean... than... once the top is dry, take the color you DONT want the "X" to be... as in if you want silver and blue, and want the x silver, you would put a coat or 2 of blue on the xbox... than... give it a long time to dry, than, take the painters tape or masking tape... whichever they both work... and put masking tape over the part that ISNT the "X"... so the "X' is not masked, than put another coat of paint on... this time of the color you DO want the "X" wait for it to dry and peel the masking tape off... look at the tuts for some extra help!... but good luck and post pics when your done painting