How to Paint a PS4 Controller (1st and 2nd Generations)
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- Hi everyone, I made this video a while back waiting for a good time to post it. This tutorial is for the 1st generation and 2nd generation controllers.
The first step of the painting process is disassembly. There are 4 screws on the back of the controller that can be removed with a Philips head screwdriver. After removing them, gently squeeze the sides of the controller as you pry the back piece away from the front piece. Don’t pull too hard though, as there is a ribbon cable connecting the light bar to the motherboard. After removing the ribbon cable, locate the second ribbon cable that connects the touch pad to the motherboard, and disconnect it. Remove the screw holding the motherboard to the front shell, and then take out all of the buttons.
Before painting, make sure to sand all surfaces that will be receiving paint with a fine grit sandpaper (recommended: 220 grit). Prime the surfaces with a plastic primer, and then inspect for bubbles or imperfections (sand them away if you're not satisfied). After the primer has dried, apply the color coats, making sure to follow the directions specified on the back of the paint can. Again, inspect the controller for imperfections, and sand them down if needed. If you sanded anything, be sure to recoat that area with the color paint. Once the paint has dried, use a clear coat that matches the finish of the paint that you used.
Finally, LET THE CONTROLLER DRY FOR 3 DAYS OR MORE, and then reassemble the controller. If you don’t let the controller dry completely, it will be much more likely to get scratched or smudged during the assembly process.
I hope that this tutorial was able to help anyone that desires more out of their boring PS4 controller. Thanks for watching, I hope you enjoyed :)
Disclaimer: I am not responsible for any damages done to your controller, do this at your own risk.
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Be sure to also watch my other PS4 painting videos, such as this one in which I went into greater detail about the importance of each step 😁👍🏻
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Any Chance do you do take payment for doing people's console. I really want to do this, but I'm a bit nervous because I don't have the space to do it at my apartment complex.
L.A. Emert I would not feel comfortable doing this for someone I don’t know in person because of 1. Everything going on right now, 2. If you’re not satisfied with it then it will be a hassle to fix it for you, and 3. If it breaks in the future you’d have to fix it yourself
Seriously you r a great person dude... Almost u have replied all of the comments....i have not seen any of the youtubers like this....keep it up dude....
Thanks bro!! You should check out my most recent video about painting controllers, it’s even better than this one 👍🏻😁
Thanks u deserve 100000000000 subscribers
Lol thanks but I don’t know about that 😂😂 glad I could help, if you have any questions feel free to leave them 👍🏻
Im still scaref if I can’t reassembly the controller
It's really not as hard as it might seem, just be patient and make sure to reccont the two ribbon cables correctly and plug the battery in. If you're having trouble remembering which way the cables go in, use a flashlight to inspect the port and look for the shiny pins that make contact with the shiny side of the ribbon. Once everything is reinstalled, before pressing the controller shells back together, go ahead and try turning the controller on. If the controller turns on and the light on the controller turns on, then you're golden and you can reinstall the screws. Hope this helps, if you have any more questions feel free to ask 😁👌🏻
Okay thanks mate😅👌🏻
Yes bro it’s not hard as it seems. I watched a simple tutorial and took apart like 10 controllers and put them back together
LaBelle's Workshop oh. I also forgot to ask. Does the controller have to sit and dry for a week? And would it be possible to keep the light bar on the back but cover it with painters tape?
Ordering everything I need to do this for my ps5 plates and controller tonight. Going for a purple finish :)
Nice color scheme! Goodluck, I haven’t even seen a ps5 in person yet so sadly I don’t have any tips for it
Im about to do this with krylon fusion. Going for a red and gray look
That paint works well too, good luck I hope it comes out like you want it to!
Great video! straight forward and to the point! I will try this out on my controller
Awesome! Hope it goes well! Let me know if you have any questions 👌🏻
Great video. Love the color scheme you chose. I'm going to do a candy pink rustoleum one for my gf. Now I'm going to do it half white after seeing yours. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for the comment! Good luck with your project, those colors sound awesome!!
Did you just use the Rustoleum plastic primer? Love the end result. I'm starting to get into painting mine and your video gave me some great tips.
It was either Rust-Oleum or Krylon, I would recommend either one. Check out the description for more tips that I might have left out in the voiceover. Thanks for the comment, I'm glad that I've been able to help out 👍🏻 if you have anymore questions please feel free to ask 😁
Going to make one Destiny 2 themed, specifically based on a shader in the game called Calus' Number 1, which changes the colour of your armour to white, gold and purple. The top of the controller will be white, the bottom will be gold and the buttons will be purple. This tutorial will definitely help me!
That‘a awesome, be sure to reply back and tell me how it went! (Don’t be afraid to ask any questions or whatever)
LaBelle's Workshop lol he never replied
Yea, sadly that’s usually the case
@@labellesworkshop I forgot to reply lol It went great! I tried it on a broken controller first to see how everything turns out and when I was satisfied I did it on a working one! :D I also replaced the buttons of the controller with purple ones. :)
Gaol Break trying it out on a broken controller is a great way to practice but I don’t mention it because it sometimes makes people less confident about “needing” to figure out how to put it back together and they can give up. I’m really glad you’re happy with what you made!
This came out sic. Really good colour combo.
Thanks! Are you planning on painting yours?
@@labellesworkshop I have just done my first. But Like how you did the buttons, so that will be next.
@@vikj1255 awesome! Make sure to spray lightly so that the buttons don’t stick, and if they do stick then a little bit of sandpaper can help remove some of the paint
I’m trying to decide if making a custom controller would be less or more expensive than just buying a new controller in the berry blue color...you make it look really easy but I’m not sure if buying the primer, paint, finishing spray and sandpaper(s) costs more or not
It would cost more to buy a new controller and all the supplies to paint it than it would be to buy the berry blue controller. This project isn’t too difficult, it just requires some time and patience to get the outcome you’re looking for. If you want to make a custom controller that’s unlike what anyone else has though, it can be worth it 👌🏻
LaBelle's Workshop on no I wouldn’t buy a new controller but just customize the one I already own
JessPeachee ah ok, the cost of sandpaper, primer, paint (depends on how many colors you want to do), and clear coat would probably be around $20-30
really nice paintjob dude
Thank you!
This is a brilliant video. Thanks for being so thorough
Of course! If you want to see an even better video then you should check out my more recent painting video. If you have any questions feel free to ask :)
Hey men, did you use the sandpaper in the back side of the controller, great job btw
I did just to rough out the outermost surfaces, make sure not to press too hard or focus on any areas too much because then you'll lose the texture (obviously). I used 220 grit to just scuff the surface and remove any shiny spots
thanks! the best tutorial i ever seen.
but... i have a question... the paint on the controller, it gets off with the time?
i meen.. because of the fingers...(sorry if my inglish wasnt right)
Tony Amit as long as you prepare your controller before painting (sanding the surface, cleaning it with soapy water). It is also important to finish your controller with the clear coats of paint because it adds another layer of protection. Some parts of the paint job can start to wear away after using it for long enough though (and your English was right)
@@labellesworkshop thanks
I need help bro
I few years ago i spray painted my ps3 controller,done everything good,and i let it stay for 12 days before reasembling the controler,after 3-4 days the spray on my controler started to get on to my hands,I now i want to spray my ps4 controller but do I need a specific spray for plastic or something after bcs my english understanding is not very good,so I just need help so that the sprayed controller is not putting color to my hands after playing.
Make sure you use good spray paint if you don’t want it to rub off on your hands. Before you paint it, you need to sand the plastic with 220 grit sandpaper and then put on gloves and wash the controller with soapy water so the paint can stick better. Finally, use a good quality clear spray paint so it will get stronger. There's a lot more information in my video description of this video 👍🏻👌🏻
@@labellesworkshop Thank you bro,i will try it and let you know in the comments,thank you again😄
Primer? Clear coat?
I now see how you made my controller! Very nice video!
The method for yours was similar, but yours got some special features
Does the spray paint make the casing feel gritty or weird? I want to paint my controller but I'm a big texture person haha
Very helpful, thanks my dude!
No prob, Goodluck with your controller
Did you spray the touch pad mate?? Does it effect it at all? I'm about halfway through doing my Missus' controller now, it would look better if the touchpad was matched. I don't want to take the risk though! Haha
Carl Williams
The touch pad still works perfectly for pressing in (map in fortnite, stats in cod) and works decently for the swipe motions, but not perfectly. Swiping to type things acts a little funky sometimes, but so long as you don’t put too many layers on it then everything should be fine. Hope this answers your question
Did it work ok Carl cuz I really don’t want to screw up my new controller
@@theking3994 I didn't take the risk buddy. It was a brand new controller she bought and I didn't wanna break it for her.
@@VantaDark You can spray the touchpad. just remove the sensor pad it is stuck to then add it back later, thus having no problems when using it
You’re a sweetheart! Awesome video too 💌
Thank you
I'm gonna paint mine pink and purple
Good luck! Hope it comes out well!
Thinking of painting it pastel pink and purple or pastel pink and blue 😍
Is priming necessary?
Priming makes the color coats stick better as well as before helps to make the final color pop more. Depending on the type of paints you’re using you might be able to skip the priming, but I always prime to ensure that the paint will stick well
A bit late, but thanks for this mine turned out ok. Definitely deserved a like
That’s awesome! What colors did you use?
LaBelle's Workshop i used a neon green with a white backplate and white buttons
Redux that’s awesome, did you spray the neon great onto the primer or did you spray with white paint first then neon green?
Redux also you should check out my latest painting video in which I show painting a white base coat over the primer makes lighter/ brighter colors really pop, you can check it out here if you’re interested: th-cam.com/video/ONGaLlawHqk/w-d-xo.html
LaBelle's Workshop i used primer then white in spots where i wanted to use a stencil to have white patterns
bro now that i did that my controller doesnt rlly work anymore, the buttons are moving thereself! please help me I don’t know what I did wrong :(
Kaden you can try to take a piece of sandpaper and remove some of the paint from around each of the sides of the buttons. Also, you can roll a tiny piece into a cylinder shape and then carefully remove some of the paint from the inside of the button holes - I hope that helps your problem
LaBelle's Workshop well the thing is the triangle button sometimes doesnt press(only triangle) and then L2 randomly just presses or holds down
Amazing job I just got done doing my controller
Thank you! And how did yours come out?
Good do you have a Twitter or a instagram account where I can show youi get a little bit of drips Did you use a special primer
Look up try trethedarkknight on Instagram
Did you use adhesion promoter
trevaughn Williams sorry for not seeing your replies, I did not use any adhesion promoter, I'll try to remember to look up your insta tomorrow - mine is the name of my channel
Gonna make mine either purple and white or purple and black. Kind of leaning towards white though
Sounds like a dope color combo, just keep in mind that white gets dirty quicker and doesn’t hide as many imperfections in the paint
Elit3_Striker 47 good luck, feel free to leave any questions if you have any 👌🏻👍🏻
LaBelle's Workshop yeah thanks 👍
I just came to see what grit I needed 😂
qmjj 220 lol, hope you also found other stuff interesting or useful 😂
Hey quick questions, will the paint come off is i use rubbing alcohol to clean it? And if so what should i use to clean my controller without removing paint?
Rubber alcohol will probably take the paint off, I usually use a Clorox wipe or something like that. Just be sure to use the clear coat and let that dry all the way to make sure your paint job lasts longer
@@labellesworkshop ok cool thanks!
No problem! If you have any other questions feel free to ask
Could I use a paint has has primer in it?
Sometimes these paints work well and other times they don’t - really depends on the brand and the paint application
How's the paint job holding up with normal usage?
No problems other than the areas my girlfriend “love tapped” onto the desk
@@labellesworkshop Nice to hear!
@@angy101rulz did you end up trying to paint your own?
@@labellesworkshop I actually started a small business custom painting controllers! But your video was one of the first I watched when I was getting started!
@@angy101rulz ha AWESOME!! How many controllers have you sold so far??
i was wondering after the spray paint if dirt was an issue? i added a pink faceplate which attracted a lot of dirt so if I were tos pray paint it would it be more resistant to it? thanks alot m8!!
I’ve noticed the clean coat final step helps a lot 👍🏻
Are you using a specific spray paint or normal- market spray paint
I showed the type of paint I used in the video in a box in the corner of the screen. I like Rust-Oleum and Krylon, but I'm sure any reputable brand would be fine. Just make sure you use a paint that says "for plastic" because it should be able to bond to the material better
@@labellesworkshop thanks
Man's got mordecai's voice
Can I use this for any type of plastic and or controller,how do you know the clear coat is dry, and finally has the controller held up
Yea this method is how I paint almost all plastic (I used to modify nerf blasters and used this method), for the clear coat I’ll normally touch an inconspicuous area that won’t be seen (such as the bar that goes under the touch pad), and under normal uses the paint holds up fine - after a couple months a few areas might be a little worn down (like around the analog sticks) but usually the paint job still looks good and will last pretty long
Okay so for the touch pad, does it still work after you paint it? And do you sand it before hand or just leave it?
Please please please just read the other comments
Light sand and paint
I forgot to add primer and I already spray painted would anything bad happen ?
If it’s plastic spray paint then it should be fine, I’d sand it down again, but that’s just me lol
What if I want to paint the buttons but want to keep the little X triangle square and O?
You can use a paint marker or very small brush to detail that in yourself. Just be sure to do that step AFTER painting the color on the button and BEFORE applying clear coat, therefore it’ll protect both the spray paint and your added detail. This is actually a really good topic, so I’ll probably do that for my next controller that I decide to paint and do a video on it 👍🏻
@@labellesworkshop cheers!
Hey bro’ I must say you did an amazing job with explaining this and painting the remote! You should be proud…. HOWEVER!!!! I will
Be making a video to show the world how body shops actually fix ur car, in turn I’ll have the absolute best “ fee included tutorial” on the internet! If I work on your type of car I will have a video 1/5 chance of what ur workin on lol. If not get wrecked, or learn to not be a bum!!! Internet ruins humans just as bad as humans ruin humans!!!! Closelinusf
And I’ll show you how to PROPERLY PREP SND PAINT UR GAMING CONTROLLER’!!!! And paint and protect it for the long term!!!! Very little worry about trash because u can wet sand it an get perfect results… IF YOU ARE THE IDEAL HUMAN…. Otherwise; get Wrest
@@papaversomniferum5247 awesome man, hope your vid does well 👍🏻
How long did you wait until spraying the clear coat??
I followed the directions from color spray paint, each type of paint can have different drying times before the clear coat - hope this helps
LaBelle's Workshop so wait until the colored paint is completely dry?
I usually apply the first clear coat when the last color is not completely dry, usually 20-60 minutes. Again, different paint types and colors have different recommendations in the directions on the back of the can so I normally follow those
LaBelle's Workshop okay thank you
Lil Taco223 no problem! Good luck on your paint job!
So I doubt your gonna respond to this, but did you ever notice any delay or inaccuracy with the touch pad after you painted it at all? Looking to fo something similar to my controller but I’m not sure what that would do….
As long as you spray the touch pad with light coats then it should be fine. There is a slight delay sometimes. I’ve painted many controllers and only had a handful with touch pad problems
I replied faster to your comment than you did to my reply - you lost your bet lol
Did you also sand all over the back cover of the controller? I was wondering if the texture is enough for the paint to stick well on.
yea I sanded the back of the controller too, just not as hard. Since there is texture, there's probably grim already caked in there (which might stop the paint from sticking). Thats why I recommend washing the controller with dish soap after you finish sanding it before painting
Hey, im not a native speaker and the sound was little too low it was quite difficult to understand what Items you used. I would be glad if you could send me some links or write down a list of it.
(the pricing too if it’s okay)
Greetings :)
Hey, thanks for leaving your comment! If you look in the video description I already have all the steps listed out, hope that helps! I’ve answered almost every comment too, so if you have a question it’s probably in here somewhere - or feel free to comment any other questions 👍🏻
after a while do you have to re clear coat?. I picture it wearing off after touching it so much while playing?
This is what I'm thinking about as well.. and it might feel sticky if mixed with sweat?
I haven't had to re-coat with clear on my controllers since I let the paint dry and cure completely before using the controllers. Thats why I recommend such a long waiting time after applying the clear coat before you reassemble. After that, the shell becomes really strong so if the controller feels gross I can just wipe it down with a Clorox wipe and it'll feel good as new
@@tashyboi if you let the clear coats dry and cure before using the controller then you shouldn't have this issue - when my controller feels gross I can just wipe it down and then it feels just like when I painted it initially
@@tashyboi yea. I have a merky memory of spray painting something and it would get tacky? I didn't clear coat though. I'm sure thats why
@@labellesworkshop Ahh.. I see.. That's why the super long drying time! Also.. You think a matte type paint would do just fine? I'm thinking of a matte silver type controller...
oh yea and is it ok to use different brands like I sort the same primer as u but I got a diffrent spray paint and clear coat how long do u think it will last for
Ya, different brands are fine so long as they’re for plastic because that’ll bond better with the controller. The paint usually last for a couple months before small sections start to wear off (so long as you’re not throwing it around)
Curious how you painted the share and options buttons?
Same way as the other buttons, sand them then use some tape to make sure they stay in place when spray painting - hope this helps let me know if you have any other questions
Thanks for the speedy reply man! Definitely will be subbing! So my share and options buttons are fixed to the mother board
I was thinking maybe different versions?
For the ones fixed to the mother board I typically don’t paint those, however you could try using masking tape to cover all the electrical components and then spraying very carefully
And, thank you for subbing :)
Did my with a Color shift paint job
How did it go? That sounds awesome
@@labellesworkshop it came out good but the only but it sorta mess it up lil it was the sprinkling from the rain, so now gotta probably wetsand it , color has a Purple and Green, but it has glitter on it.
So I've been following this to a T, but I've got a hiccup and hopefully I can get some help. My gloss sealer, when sprayed onto my paint, is making the paint layer crack and lift up. Any tips?
That's strange, are you using quality spray paint and clear coat or cheap paint?
Hey , can u give the tips on how to spray matte clear? I mean is it same way like how u spray gloss clear too?
Exact same, just make sure that you don't spray too thick because it will have runs and blobs
did u sand the back at plz give a detailed answer :)
I lightly sanded the back with 220 grit just enough to scuff up the plastic and not take the texture off of it. If you sand too much you can remove the “grid” pattern, but if you just remove the sheen then the paint will adhere better than it would if you don’t sand at all. Hope this is the detail you were looking for
@@labellesworkshop yea cheers bro
do you have to sand the controller?
If you check out my most recent video I discussed in greater detail about the preparation of the controller before painting: th-cam.com/video/ONGaLlawHqk/w-d-xo.html
Guys, so you've got:
Gen 1 v1
Gen 2 v1
Gen 3 v1
Gen 4 v2
Gen 5 v2
Is my understanding correct?
I believe so, there’s a new one too if I’m not mistaken
What was the grey paint you used before the paint? I am kinda confused
Plastic gray primer
This is correct 👌🏻
do you have to sand it because when I did after I painted it, it has lots of scratch marks I this this is just me going to ruff but im not sure
What grit did you use
Check the other comments I replied to, I explained everything about sanding already to a couple people
LaBelle's Workshop i used 220 grits
so 5 to 7 days to allow the paint to fully set, but if you were to assemble it again for use in 1-3 days what would happen? would it ruin the paint job?
Smudge the clear coat and leave finger prints - clear coat is not “solid” until it’s fully cured so you can also dent some areas where the paint is still soft
@@labellesworkshop damn there's alot more that goes into this then I originally thought, thanks alot !
KidYori I made a newer video that goes into detail about things I forgot to include in this video if you want more info
Did you paint the touch pad white or is it just a white touchpad?
All parts are spray painted
Do you need the primer paint to dry then you spray the colors of your choice ?
and do you need the normal spray paint to dry before spraying the clear coating spray paint ?
Yes you need to let the primer dry before color coating and paint dry before clear coating
Does the paint hold up?
I was thinking of doing like a simple camo paint like people paint on guns
The paint holds up pretty well if you follow the preparation steps that I mentioned (sanding etc) - I made a new video that explains the process better so you should check that out if you’re not certain 👍🏻
How did you do the touchpad? Should I paint it or put a sticker?
Paint lightly
Nice job my Controller is now broken
Happens to the best of us 🤷🏻♂️ learn to be more gentle for the next project 👍🏻
How long did you wait for the primer to dry ? And how long did you wait until you sprayed the clear coat ? Sorry just unsure
Usually around 15 minutes or so for primer and clear coat can range from 20-30
LaBelle's Workshop sorry I miss word the clear coat part , how long did you wait for the color paint to dry before applying the clear coat
Matthew Rodriguez usually bout 30-40 but white color coat can take longer to dry so
so how did you color the options and share button?
Same way as the other buttons, sand them then use some tape to make sure they stay in place when spray painting - hope this helps let me know if you have any other questions
I know which markers to use but I don’t have them AND I’m 11 so I don’t think I can reassemble it so I’m just gonna scrap this idea cause I’ve tried something like this before
Yea I’d wait until you’re older to paint a PS4 controller. You could ask your parents/guardians if they have any old remotes (like wii or whatever) that you could practice on
Doing mine pink right now
After i sandpaper it what should i do next? Wash it off with water then start painting?
Wash it with dish soap and water - that will get the oils from your hands off the plastic and make sure you get the best paint. Then let it dry (you can shake some water off to help) and then paint 👌🏻
Can you list me what order you used them and what everything is called and what grid to use on the back side to sand.
yea I already did, check the video description
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Did you sand the touchpad down too?
Yes, just a little to get the sheen off and to help adhesion
If I paint the shell do I still have to to sandpaper it first ? 🙂
Yes... The reason you sand before painting is to give the paint a surface to stick to. If you don’t sand it then you won't have good adhesion, and the paint job won't last very long at all.
Joe L I spent my whole childhood and teenage years modding and painting Nerf guns and airsoft guns ~ every time I tried to get away with not sanding the paint job would rub off within a week of playing with the item. Considering that the controller will be in your hands while gaming, it would rub off quickly
he i was wondering could i use to 120 grit sandpaper?
That’s fine to start with but Youll want to use 220 before painting so the 120 doesn’t scratch the plastic too much
Did you sand the controller case?
Ya, of course - 220 grit
How do you take off the trigger buttons
My most recent video may explain that better: th-cam.com/video/ONGaLlawHqk/w-d-xo.html
I know it’s a late comment but I was wondering how long do you have to wait for the paint to dry between coats with different colours e.g the white to magenta and if you do your PS4 up with spray paint if it overheats will the paint melt in to it
The directions on the back of the spray can will indicate how long to wait before recoating, and no I have no painted my console but I don’t think it would melt off if you did
Ok thank you very much
Zac O'Sullivan no problem, if you have any more questions feel free to ask
LaBelle’s Workshop actually I have one I spray painted and old Xbox 360 controller and it was sticky these are the steps I took 1. Adhesion promoter 2. Paint and that’s it I didn’t put on a protective coat thanks very much for taking time out of your day to answer these
Zac O'Sullivan if you check the video description you’ll see the steps I took written out in detail - not a problem with taking the time to reply, hope your next controller isn’t sticky like the xbox 360 one 😁
Can you still use the touchepad?
The touch pad still works perfectly for pressing in (map in fortnite, stats in cod) and works decently for the swipe motions, but not perfectly. Swiping to type things asks a little funky sometimes, but so long as you don’t put too many layers on it then everything should be fine. Hope this answers your question
@@labellesworkshop hey thanks ive been planning on painting controller for a long time but i was always concerned the touchepad.
But now i will paint my controller😀👍
Will the paint wear off of the buttons when you use it?
Liam Hayward I’ve found that the paint on the buttons doesn’t usually wear off, however the area around the joysticks tends to get pretty beat up from moving the joysticks around
What size screw driver did you use to remove the back 4 screws?
I think it was either a PH0 or PH00
Do I have to put a special spray before I actually spray it?
The steps are sand, wash with dish soap, plastic primer, color paint, then clear coat. Hope that answers your question
LaBelle's Workshop thanks
Im late but if its a brand new controller straight out the box, do you still need to the sanding and cleaning?
Yes because there’s still a top coat that they applied at the factory, and the cleaning also helps with dust from sanding and any debris that may have ended up on the shell
@@labellesworkshop oh ok thanks!
Be sure to check out my latest video on painting newer generation controllers 👍🏻
@@labellesworkshop k
Is plastic gray flat primer good for the first step ?
After sanding
I had a question if I spraypaint my touchpad will it still work the same.
My most recent video may answer your question better than this video, I covered the reasons behind painting/ not painting the touch pad
th-cam.com/video/ONGaLlawHqk/w-d-xo.html
@@labellesworkshop thanks I think this will help a lot
Zeeshaan Ahmed no problem! You can comment on that video if you have any further questions 👌🏻
What grit sandpaper did you use
220 grit
7 day?
Does the paint wear and tear after a lot of use? :o
The clear-coat should protect the paint. Especially when there are 2-3 coats on it. Remember multiple thin coats better than 1 thick.
This is absolutely correct ^
Thanks
Anytime
hey my controller isn’t separating what do i do?
Might be the clips around the outside - there’s 4 total
2 on the sides near the triggers and 2 on the inner grip below the analog sticks
@@labellesworkshop thank you sm
No prob! Hope that helped, feel free to ask anything else
@@labellesworkshop okay so i couldn’t get it apart easily so i put a little bit of force into it but it ended up snapping right in the middle (the front shell) any way i can fix it? i don’t have enough money to buy another one
Woah, never heard of that happening before… how much force do you consider to be a little haha
There’s some cheap controller shells online, but I know you said you don’t have much money to spend. You can try taking all the parts out, put the front and back shell back together (empty) and then jbweld the seam 🤷🏻♂️
Hi, Sir. Im searching for a spray that can customize my controller to an anniversary's color one. Can you help me to mention the spray color for it? Thanks
It looks like the top shell is a white/grey color, which the bottom appears to be a darker grey
The back of my controller was textured so I sanded it and washed it with dawn dish soap. But it came out VERY TEXTURED. Is this the paint or?
It might be the paint, if it doesn’t feel bad then I’d leave it as is because it would be a nice grip
@@labellesworkshop hi. I need to ask something umm did u slray paint the touchpad too ? Like is it safe if i do ig
@@ilySalah yea
@@labellesworkshop tyy mate
@@ilySalah no prob
I just wanna eat it. It looks like a tictac.
Go for it, what’s your shipping address?
Same process to paint the ps4?
Basically
How did u just pull it of like that
Lol what do you mean? If you’re looking for a different explanation I think I did a better job in my more recent controller painting video
Could you use 400 grit to sand it down?
Ya that should be fine
LaBelle's Workshop yea I watched this like 2 months ago and I’m going to customize mine so I came back just to watch this video 😂❤️
ChavezSZN you should definitely check out my newer controller painting video as it explains a lot of the details I missed in this one (even though this video was packed with info lol)
LaBelle's Workshop I will but yea it’s better to have more info so people actually like pay attention and yea I’ll check it out now thanks again.
ChavezSZN no problem at all, if you have any other questions feel free to ask
I have the worst luck with this. Every time I paint no matter how clean the area is when I paint black specks and black strands of hair like stuff always manage to get on the paint even if I cover it with like a salad tossing bowl that I know has jjust been cleaned and shouldn't have anything like that on it.
Do you sand it before painting? And do you use primer after cleaning it? Last question, where do you paint? (On the ground inside, on the ground outside, elevated inside, etc)
@@labellesworkshop Sanded, washed and scrubbed to make sure nothing is left on it. The paint I have is a paint and primer in one.
I bought a little folding table that I take outside an cover with a plastic bag and place down some paper towels.
Hi. Can anyone pls tell me the need of the sanding and the primer done in this process as i am new to this. Would help a lot.Thanks
Short answer: Paint adhesion
Long answer: Paint won’t stick well to the regular plastic so the sandpaper takes the original finish off the plastic and then primer helps the paint bond better and more consistently
Great now my buttons are jammed because of the paint
You can take a small piece of sandpaper and roll it into a cylinder (the size of your buttons) and then carefully sand away the sand inside the button holes. You can also sand the paint away from the sides of the buttons by wrapping sandpaper around the base of the button and twisting gently. Just be sure to not scuff up any of the top areas that you already painted
Lol dumbass
how long should I wait for the paint to dry intill I do the clear coat
It should say how long on the back of the can in the directions, some recommend to clear coat before the paint is completely dry while other recommend to wait an hour or two after final paint coat
is it safe to paint the touchpad?
It can make features like swipe to type not work too well, just make sure to do light coats and it shouldn’t be a problem
Can you use peelable auto paint for this
I don’t think it would last as long as traditional spray paint due to your hands rubbing against it constantly. Also, plastidip (peelable paint) applies much thicker so it would probably lead to issues with the buttons sticking and not popping back into place
Hey i was looking for a magenta ps4 controller nothing seemed to pop up well besides spending around $200 on a custom controller. If i sent you my controller could you paint it magent and white? For like $20?
Do it yourself bitch
Sid Flores don’t be toxic even though he really should do it himself
That wouldn’t cover what I would charge, check the pinned comment if you still want to buy one