I have the Hori VXSA, and i was wondering if it was possible to actually paint it? I know id have to get in and take everything out and all that before painting it, but if it is possible, the questions i need answered are what would be the best paints to use, and what steps would i have to take in order to paint it. thanks for any input
thanks, i posted here cus i couldnt find anything
Best of luck, man! 
Post pictures when you’re done painting.
definitely will, and going to be putting more once i completely finish modding my hori. getting some custom art done as we speak lol
Ofcourse you can paint something…getting it to look good and not turn out crappy is the hard part.
Used to dabble in that sort of thing but realized i’d rather not bother. Unless you’re a pro its a huge pain in the ass.
Yes
Will it look good?
Depends on your skills
As Dkot suggested, For the White VX stick case, I would use Vinyl dye you can get this at autopart stores and online.
Do not use Krylon Fusion, as it is a good paint, it will not work as well as Vinyl Dye.
If it is a the Black V3 case forget it, Black cases never look good painted a lighter color.
Well, I use a more professional solution… air compressor and paint gun and you can’t go wrong with the equipment… but it is expensive and even more if you have no experience dealing with it. I used to work on a paint shop and I know how to use paints and equipment and I still worry about how will the job look when I finish with it. But be aware, just like True Grave says, the hard part is to make a good looking paint job, and trust me, is hard has hell and even more on plastics!!! But hey, give it a try!
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Holy necro!
I used vinyl dye on my TE bezel and it hasn’t come off yet, worked really well.
Yes it is. (SFxT Pro Stick)
i need to restore my hss-0130, what paint and what technique did you use???
"For painting:
- Brake fluid to remove the paint.
- Sand with 220 just to slightly rough it up.
- Clean the case and make sure it is free of dust and oils. Use vinyl gloves for this part.
- Prepare to prime it with a high filler primer such as Duplicolor. It will fill any gaps left by the 220 and allow paint adhesion.
- Spray a light coat. Wait 15 minutes or so until it is dry to the touch.
- Spray another light coat. Repeat until the TE is covered. Don’t keep spraying over and over making a thick coat.
- Once primed, let it dry for 24 hours. You are now ready for paint.
- Spray a light coat of paint. You want to fully cover but do it lightly. Wait 15 mins or until it is dry to the touch.
- Continue this until you have a beautiful and even paint job. You don’t need to wet sand between paint coats.
- Allow the paint for 24 to 48 hours until fully cured. The full cure time should be on the can.
- Make sure the paint surface is clean. Use a tact cloth, which can be purchased at wal-mart in the auto section or from an auto store, to wipe any debrit or oils from the paints. You should be using vinyl gloves anyway.
- Purchase a clear can of hard enamel clear coat from an auto store. You can use Duplicolor, their enamels are pretty good and they’re relatively easy to find.
- Just like the other spraying, spray a light coat over it. Make sure you get full coverage. Let the clear coat dry.
- Use soapy water and wet sand with about 600 to 800 grit. Wipe clean and let dry.
- Repeat 13 - 14 for about 5 to 7 coats for a strong, durable finish.
- On your final coat, use a 1000 grit sand paper and **lightly **wet sand. You should notice it looks and feels smooth, but has a matte look.
- Dry the surfaces and clear it of dust.
- Use the 2000 grit and lightly wet sand again. Don’t use a lot of force or you will mess up your coats. You should notice it’s a lot smoother and looks pretty clear.
- With a microfiber cloth, dab a bit of McGuire’s Ultimate Compound and wipe the entire case in circular motions. This is going to finely smooth out all of the unseen scratches the 2000 grit paper made. Do this for about 5 minutes.
- Wipe clean with a paper towel. Use a tact cloth to get any fuzzies off.
- Use a clean part of the microfiber cloth and dab a bit of McGuire’s Ultimate Polish on it. Circular wipe the whole entire case. This removes any swirl marks left over by the compound, and gives you the mirror finish.
- Wipe clean with a cotton cloth like an old t-shirt. Man, nothing beats an old t-shirt for the final wipe down.
- Ooh and aah at the awesome finish you just made!" ~ Moonchilde
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top lad!!!
No problem. I’d give credit to Moonchilde!
Vinyl dye can’t “come off”, it’s chemically bonded/fused with the plastic.
Well I mean worn down or scratched, scuffed to show the original color.
Of course. You can paint anything…the question is, do you want to? And are you experienced?
Not just any fool can paint worth a damn. Painting electronics is kinda like art, it requires special technique and the proper approach to doing it right…or else it’ll end up like C-R-A-P.
<---- does not trust self to paint lol.
Hey guys. This is a great thread but everything is for plastic/vinyl. Does anyone have any information on painting a wooden case?