Custom Xbox 360 Faceplate
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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
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I carefully looked over each area and decided the best way to operate on it.
Remove Doors
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Remove the memory doors and usb doors
Remove Buttons
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Carefully remove the two buttons as shown in the images.
Remove IR
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This is hard to do, don't break it or it will look stupid.
Sand
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Sand it or it will look like shit.
Prime
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Prime it or it will look like dog shit, trust me i have ruined many models from not priming, so just do it.
Paint
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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
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Unwrap all your masking tape.
Install Doors
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Install the doors.
Install Buttons and IR
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Install buttons and IR
Epoxy Things Down
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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
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I am happy with my work, except slot b, which i sprayed too long with the final coat.
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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)