Poopopyo Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 (edited) How to you paint a game system? Is there a certain kind of paint that you are supposed to use? I was thinking of painting my Gameboy. I don't want to paint it anything too complicated. Edited July 17, 2009 by Poopopyo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadlyDiskKun Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 (edited) Glossed Plastic Spraypaint, about 3 thin layers, and then clearcoat it. Edited July 18, 2009 by DeadlyDiskKun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevEng Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 I prefer Vinyl die over spray paint for this kind of work. I've done cameras other handheld items with it before and durability isn't problem, since it bonds with the plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poopopyo Posted July 18, 2009 Author Share Posted July 18, 2009 I CAN'T OPEN IT!!!!! Why does Nintendo have to use the stupidest screws in the world? Does anybody know where I can get a Y shaped screwdriver. I don't want to get one online because it takes too long to ship. I have a crappy Gameboy that I can't open, and a good Gameboy that I can, but I don't want to paint it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mord Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 I CAN'T OPEN IT!!!!! Why does Nintendo have to use the stupidest screws in the world? Does anybody know where I can get a Y shaped screwdriver. I don't want to get one online because it takes too long to ship. I have a crappy Gameboy that I can't open, and a good Gameboy that I can, but I don't want to paint it. I'd guess they use the stupidest screws in the world to make sure you can't open it. Kind of like why they went from using small but "normal" screws on the back of NES carts. Then at some point early in the lifespan switched to "stupid screws you can't get open".... without a security gamebit thingy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kroogur Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Try Radio Shack other than that thou shall have to order online and learn patience grasshopper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadlyDiskKun Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 I CAN'T OPEN IT!!!!! Why does Nintendo have to use the stupidest screws in the world? Does anybody know where I can get a Y shaped screwdriver. I don't want to get one online because it takes too long to ship. I have a crappy Gameboy that I can't open, and a good Gameboy that I can, but I don't want to paint it. Sometimes a Small flathead will work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevEng Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 They're trigram screws, and you're unlikely to find a screwdriver for them in a bricks-and-mortar. If you're dead set against ordering them online (dealextreme has them for less than a buck, but they take a while to ship) then you can make your own with a normal screwdriver and a grinder/file. Google around a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poopopyo Posted July 18, 2009 Author Share Posted July 18, 2009 If you're dead set against ordering them online (dealextreme has them for less than a buck, but they take a while to ship) then you can make your own with a normal screwdriver and a grinder/file. Google around a bit. I guess ordering online is my last choice if Radioshack and Sears don't have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbd30 Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Just open a can of paint, drop in your Gameboy, leave it in there overnight, and then take it out in the morning. That should work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Video Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Just open a can of paint, drop in your Gameboy, leave it in there overnight, and then take it out in the morning. That should work. Yep, worked for me, even got a half painted Mario Bros cart with the deal. Just remember to use masking tape on the screen or you can't see anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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