# Modding Paint help **URL:** \ **Category:** Hardware: Controllers, Mods and Gear\ **Created:** [October 14, 2011, 4:06am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/modding-paint-help/31180 "2011-10-14T04:06:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ranzerox](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/ranzerox/32/13361_2.png) [@ranzerox](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/ranzerox)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2011, 4:06am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/modding-paint-help/31180/1 "2011-10-14T04:06:48Z")
**Modding Paint help** so i wanted to paint my LPD8, Launchpad, APC20 & maybe X1 white. what paint should i use for each? ---
**Author:** ![deco](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/deco/32/14694_2.png) [@deco](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/deco)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2011, 4:33am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/modding-paint-help/31180/2 "2011-10-14T04:33:44Z")
Just clean with a damp cloth, sand them gently so the paint sticks, wipe again to get what you sanded off completely. Then use whatever matte or gloss spray paint you like and follow it up with a bunch of clear coats (4 maybe). This will insure the paint doesn’t wear off the controller and get obsorbed by your skin. I painted my xsession pro this way (using a splatter technique between the white and clear coats). It’s in the mod or show ur set up somewhere. Hope that helps ---
**Author:** ![deco](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/deco/32/14694_2.png) [@deco](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/deco)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2011, 4:34am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/modding-paint-help/31180/3 "2011-10-14T04:34:32Z")
Oh, take pics and post when you’re done, I don’t think anyone has posted a pic of a painted x1 yet 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![ranzerox](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/ranzerox/32/13361_2.png) [@ranzerox](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/ranzerox)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2011, 5:19am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/modding-paint-help/31180/4 "2011-10-14T05:19:34Z")
does the sanding also apply to the APC? since its plastic like the Launchpad and such and such, also do they sale clear coat in spray paint form as well? and im assuming white spray paint will work.. ---
**Author:** ![ajrindy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/ajrindy/32/12869_2.png) [@ajrindy](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/ajrindy)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2011, 8:51am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/modding-paint-help/31180/5 "2011-10-14T08:51:48Z")
what about using primer instead of having to sand it? ---
**Author:** ![bigbeatzz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/f19dbf/32.png) [@bigbeatzz](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/bigbeatzz)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2011, 4:26pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/modding-paint-help/31180/6 "2011-10-14T16:26:13Z")
Krylon fusion also works well…it bonds with the plastic. ---
**Author:** ![ranzerox](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/ranzerox/32/13361_2.png) [@ranzerox](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/ranzerox)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2011, 4:35am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/modding-paint-help/31180/7 "2011-10-15T04:35:16Z")
bumpin cause im still unsure of the metal X1 and how to paint it effectively ---
**Author:** ![Patch](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/patch/32/118_2.png) [@Patch](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Patch)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2011, 7:23am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/modding-paint-help/31180/8 "2011-10-15T07:23:37Z")
For the best finish, you’ll need to sand it back, then paint it white. You don’t need to sand it back to the bare metal, just sand it enough to take the “shine” (and any lettering/graphics off). But the absolute BEST way to paint metal, is to sand it back to bare metal, 1 coat of primer, and couple of coats of white on top… ---
**Author:** ![bigbeatzz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/f19dbf/32.png) [@bigbeatzz](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/bigbeatzz)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2011, 12:56pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/modding-paint-help/31180/9 "2011-10-15T12:56:03Z")
Why not just go to [12inchskinz.com](http://12inchskinz.com) and buy an overlay? It will save you a ton of time and its reversible. ---
**Author:** ![ranzerox](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/ranzerox/32/13361_2.png) [@ranzerox](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/ranzerox)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2011, 2:46pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/modding-paint-help/31180/10 "2011-10-15T14:46:58Z")
Because this is more fun. So for the plastic I can imagine I probably don’t need to sand til the letters and graphics come off eh? Since they’re like treated into the plastic ---
**Author:** ![Gryz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/gryz/32/12521_2.png) [@Gryz](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Gryz)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2011, 3:42pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/modding-paint-help/31180/11 "2011-10-15T15:42:06Z")
For the plastic, I recommend the Krylon Fusion. It is made for plastic and sticks very well if the surface is prepped properly. Sand, clean, paint with very light coats until you have the finish you want. Too many people lay it on thick and get drips and have to start over… ---
**Author:** ![ranzerox](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/ranzerox/32/13361_2.png) [@ranzerox](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/ranzerox)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2011, 8:10pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/modding-paint-help/31180/12 "2011-10-15T20:10:56Z")
i was told to wash before sanding which i did, but i got a few finger prints of the sanded surface (hard not to with all the small squares needing sanding) so can i wash it again after sanding? if so with what? ---
**Author:** ![Gryz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/gryz/32/12521_2.png) [@Gryz](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Gryz)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2011, 8:32pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/modding-paint-help/31180/13 "2011-10-15T20:32:04Z")
You want something that takes off the oil from your fingers. Alcohol wipes are what we use in the automotive industry. ---
**Author:** ![ranzerox](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/ranzerox/32/13361_2.png) [@ranzerox](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/ranzerox)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2011, 8:35pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/modding-paint-help/31180/14 "2011-10-15T20:35:35Z")
ok cool alcohol wipes it is, would alcohol on a cloth do just as fine? and im guessing alcolol is chosen because it evaporates safely from the plastic and/or metal… ---
**Author:** ![Gryz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/gryz/32/12521_2.png) [@Gryz](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Gryz)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2011, 9:01pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/modding-paint-help/31180/15 "2011-10-15T21:01:29Z")
Yes, Isopropyl alcohol mixed with a little water should be just fine. Yep, it evaporates very quickly, I would wear rubber gloves during this step and for the remainder of the project. ---
**Author:** ![ranzerox](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/ranzerox/32/13361_2.png) [@ranzerox](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/ranzerox)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2011, 9:02pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/modding-paint-help/31180/16 "2011-10-15T21:02:56Z")
> [@Gryz](#): > > Yes, Isopropyl alcohol mixed with a little water should be just fine. Yep, it evaporates very quickly, I would wear rubber gloves during this step and for the remainder of the project. thank you so much for the help 😃