Custom Xbox 360 Faceplate




Learn how to repaint a xbox 360 faceplate to suit your needs/tastes.
I recently bought a remote for my xbox 360. The remote came with a custom faceplate, however it was white and would not match my elite well. Since it was practically free, and they are dirt cheap, I decided to repaint it.
I recently bought a remote for my xbox 360. The remote came with a custom faceplate, however it was white and would not match my elite well. Since it was practically free, and they are dirt cheap, I decided to repaint it.
Inspect



I carefully looked over each area and decided the best way to operate on it.
Remove Doors







Remove the memory doors and usb doors
Remove Buttons







Carefully remove the two buttons as shown in the images.
Remove IR



This is hard to do, don't break it or it will look stupid.
Sand



Sand it or it will look like shit.
Prime







Prime it or it will look like dog shit, trust me i have ruined many models from not priming, so just do it.
Paint



Let your primer dry at least one hour, i waited 2 hours.
Then let your paint dry at least one hour
Then let your paint dry at least one hour
Unwrap



Unwrap all your masking tape.
Install Doors




Install the doors.
Install Buttons and IR





Install buttons and IR
Epoxy Things Down




Now you have to ensure your stuff doesn't move.
BTW Syringe epoxy is the most useless thing ever created.
BTW Syringe epoxy is the most useless thing ever created.
Admire








I am happy with my work, except slot b, which i sprayed too long with the final coat.
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Ratio 60%
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Total pictures taken 101
Total pictures used 60 (I shit you not go count them)
Ratio 60%
If you liked this instructible please rate it! (Even if you didn't make one :D)