*Guide* PS2 Painting Guide

[twelve]

A Few Warnings

I and QJ.net are not responsible for any damage caused to you, your property or anyone else while following this guide. However I take full responsibility for any feelings of pride in that you may have in your PS2 after following this guide.

Make sure the room is ventilated (a big window at least) I did this in my garage so was very well ventilated. Whilst it is ventilated you also dont want any wind blowing dirt/dust on the wet paint.

Make sure that you take the console completely apart before painting it. (fairly obvious). This is covered in my other guide (see sig) so I wont cover it here.

Wear old clothes.

Cover any surface you dont want painted that is within 3 metres of your work surface.

This is a long drawn out slow process to get a good finish if you have a short attention span then don’t bother.

Anyway on with the guide.


Things needed
Spray Paint (Cheapo car paint is fine), Spray Primer (again car stuff), Spray lacquer (you guessed it… car stuff) Wet and Dry paper (1200 grit), soapy water and about 3 days


You need to do really thin layers of primer. Leaving 30 mins between each coat for it to be touch dry. When you got a nice even coat of Primer then leave it for at least 12 - 24 hours (the longer the better). Then get some fine wet and dry paper (1200 grit) mix up some lukewarm soapy water and make sure the wet and dry paper is kept wet to avoid gouging the primer. Then lightly and slowly sand the primer down, you dont want to wear it down a lot this is just to remove leave a really smooth base that will grip the paint perfectly. Leave the case now while the soapy water drys. Don't rub as the paint may still be soft enough to rub and leave a nasty finish.



Then start doing the same with the paint as you did with the primer (really thin coats, 30 mins between coats). When you have a nice even layer of Paint leave it 12 - 24 hours. The with another bit of wet and dry paper (1200 grit) lightly and slowly sand the paint down, this time you just want to remove the glossy finish without damaging the paint at all. Leave the soapy water to dry again. When the soapy water is dry then the final few layers can go on and that is the lacquer.



Spray the case completly with the lacqer. Doesnt matter how light/thick the coats are particularly. But do leave at least 45 mins between the coats. It should only need 2-3 of these coats and it will look stunning. Leave the case now for a full 24 hours so that everything can become completely dry and wont rub, smudge or chip when putting the case back together.



Stand Back and admire and remember that twelve is awesome and deserves a pat on the back for sharing this with everyone.

I havent got the photos of the stages uploaded but I'll post the few that I have uploaded (just after the final coat of lacquer and the finished article). The rest will follow when I have uploaded them (they aren't on this PC)

[Synyster gates]

if you have a short attention span then don’t bother.

:icon_sad:

[Vanden]

you do alot of things to your ps2

[twelve]

you do alot of things to your ps2

I like to stand out. I don't conform to standards. My 360 is next when the warranty runs out.

[Vanden]

you sould do you pc there no warranty on that

[twelve]

PC is done. water cooled and everything. i need to take pictures of it.

[TeamOverload]

Wow thats look cool, nice job

[twelve]

Thanks for the comments everyone. At least its getting more praise than my LED mod guide which I don't even have anymore.

[Crimson_Tears]

That some great work you put into painting that good job!

[twelve]

the best part is that I got left over paint and patched up my car with it. lol

Its (unintentionally) the exact same colour. I was going with Subaru Blue which I didnt think was the same shade as my car and it turned out to be spot on.

[soccerPMN]

the best part is that I got left over paint and patched up my car with it. lol

Its (unintentionally) the exact same colour. I was going with Subaru Blue which I didnt think was the same shade as my car and it turned out to be spot on.

Haha cool. Thanks for the guide, I will almost definitely be using this for a plan of mine... ;)

[twelve]

I have 2 plans at the moment for what to do next.

I was thinking of cutting a window and placing a few cold cathodes inside but my dremels on the fritz and I can't get hold of any acetate.

The other is more likely to happen and is a bit more exclusive and so im keeping it quiet what it is. The hint I've given out is EL wire but I can't get hold of any at the moment.

[soccerPMN]

Could you add more details/pics about disassembling the controllers?

[twelve]

Unscrew the 6 screws and pull apart. Then push the shoulder buttons out. Its very straight forward.

But when im next at home I'll take some pictures of the controller anyway. I still need to upload the WIP pictures.

[soccerPMN]

Thanks!

[gmansixfo]

im gonna put leds and paint my friends ps2, so imma use this guide how i used the led one.

[twelve]

cool. remember to take pics of it finished.

[gmansixfo]

yep, i need to go buy some primer and paint though

[Ninjax1]

What do you do if you can offord a slim line?

[gmansixfo]

What do you do if you can offord a slim line?

you buy one

[twelve]

What do you do if you can offord a slim line?

save the money for the ps3?

[spudweb521]

I'm gonna attempt this in red.

[SimplyTheBest]

nice guide! :mrgreen:

[TheMarioKarters]

Nice guide, it turned out good.

[twelve]

Thanks everyone. The WIP pics should be up tomorrow if I remember. And gman I'll put the pics of my new water cooled pc in your thread.

[gmansixfo]

Thanks everyone. The WIP pics should be up tomorrow if I remember. And gman I'll put the pics of my new water cooled pc in your thread.

sweet!

[Beau]

Looks hawt, nice job!!

[twelve]

Finally updated it with the WIP pictures. Enjoy.

[Ten_In_2010]

Nice guide Phil, I did this to my Xbox a while ago, painted it white. I didn't have a 360 at the time, so I wanted to fool my friends.

[twelve]

hey you changed your name. is it benzin as in the ramstein song?