The Xbox 360 Controller is an ABS plastic and gets prepared like any other plastic. The Controller is cleaned and scuffed, then washed with a plastic cleaner and sprayed with a plastic primer. It should be prepared the same way even if you chose to use an aerosol paint.
This video of how to paint an xbox 360 controller is geared to people whom already have a background in painting, obviously not a typical diy paint job.
Surface washing is an important part of any refinishing work. Prior to starting any job, you should initially wash the old paintwork with a mild detergent to remove dirt and other water soluble contaminants that may hide another problem. The initial wash will remove bugs, bird droppings, sap, coffee, pop, grime, dirt, dust, blood, salt…
Paint Preperation At this point you should have any dents on the panel filled. If you have any scratches or chips that need to be repaired, you can do that by feathering them out using a block with 180-320. You can use a DA sander but they will not get the feathering tapered as…
Painting a PS4 Controller can add a unique twist to your console and bring some personality into your game. There are a few steps to follow to make sure you end up with a long-lasting finish. Being a thermosetting plastic, it is critical that you follow the cleaning and priming steps in order for the…
Most painters have a story to tell about the time that they strayed from the procedure, and things didn’t go quite the way they’d planned. Life in a collision repair shop is fast-paced, and it can be easy to make the same mistakes over and over without taking the time to evaluate a failure that…
This is meant to be a guideline, it will differ between OEM and refinish as-well-as between manufacturers. The example of the left shows with the use of a primer-sealer for better holdout while the one on the right shows without. (both are acceptable) Etch / Pretreatment 0.25 mil Etch / Pretreatment 0.25 mils Primer…
Automotive paint, also known as automotive finish, is the coating applied to vehicles to protect the metal body and give the vehicle a desired color and finish. The history of automotive paint dates back to the early 20th century and has evolved significantly over the years. In the early days of automotive production, vehicles were…