Painting a controller case

**Neurotique** · 04-09-2010, 04:32 AM

So,

I just got a used Oxygen 8. I want to take it apart, and do some fun stuff, a la Ean Golden. Anyways, I know i should give the case a corse sanding, but I don't know what are the optimum paints to use on that sort of surface, and if I should use some sort of sealant afterwards. Anybody got some experiences (good or bad) that they would like to share?

**V-Hoff** · 04-09-2010, 07:53 AM

I'm interested in doing the same thing, maybe we can share some idieas

Never did any kind of spray painting before, though.

**Bassline Brine** · 04-09-2010, 09:01 AM

Just look up, or go to the local hardware store, and take a look at the paints designed for plastics. Krylon brand comes to mind.

A lot of times folks will give it a slight sand, and then I like to use canned air to clean it off. Apply the paint however many coats you want, and then seal with a clearcoat. You can use primer or not, really depends on the paint.

One thing I would suggest is doing a practice run on something else first, another piece of plastic. If it's your first time painting, can't hurt to practice a bit first to make sure it's coming out the way you want it to. And use a tarp or box because it does get a bit messy with spraypaint.

**JamesT** · 04-09-2010, 09:23 AM

I am thinking about spraying controller too, since as none of the mappings I have for traktor match what it 'says' on my hercules steel.

I have sprayed a few things in the past, mainly bike parts, and from that I know that preparation is vital, a good layer of primer followed by lots and lots (at least 5) of thin coats of the actual colour will make for a good finish. use clear coat if you want a shiny finish, but if you want a matt finish try not to use too much clear coat...

like BigC said, you gotta change how you spray it dependent on the material, plastic is quite smooth so paint wont cling or 'dig into' the surface like it would if you spray on metal, so primer is vital to get a smooth finish if spraying on plastic.

Hope that helps and good luck!

**TABS** · 04-09-2010, 09:44 AM

I use this
http://www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=118

Then i put on about 10 coats of clear.

this is my painted xsession and acrylic top.

**Str8upDrew** · 04-09-2010, 04:36 PM

Like this...

Sanding isn't really necessary if you prime it first.

**JWit** · 04-09-2010, 06:34 PM

Clear coats save paintjobs!! especially when talking about on plastic

**MattE** · 04-09-2010, 09:21 PM

I sanded my UC33 to remove the slightly-raised texture of the graphics already printed on the case, then I used several coats of Krylon (The kind that says 'works on plastic')