Custom Paint Schemes for NES/SNES

[Hoggs17]

Was just doing a little online research on painting my snes/nes in a custom color scheme.  Any of you done that (obviously wiggy has, i already checked the forums to see what I could find)?  Anyone got any good tips, tutorials, links, finished photos, etc...?  Just tossing the idea in my head a little; nothing definite right now - just gauging the temperature of the TCP opinion.

[KalessinDB]

Personally I'm not a fan for my systems -- I've seen some cool paint jobs, but (other than my standardized RCA jacks for A/V connections) I for one prefer OG looking systems.

THAT BEING SAID, I've seen some fantastic results using Krylon Fusion spray paint.  The tips I usually hear are "Multiple, thin coats" and "Prepare the surface well" -- which usually means wash, dry, wash again, dry again, and tape well

[Quazimoto]

I've done some custom painting on consoles myself.  It's not too difficult once you get the hang of it, but can seem a little daunting at first.  Honestly, it's more about the prep work than anything else.  The actually painting is the easy part.  Making sure everything's taken apart and prepared correctly so that it looks good when it's done is the backbone of any custom painting job.

Here's a link to some pics of the ones I've done (well, most of them at least)...

http://s817.photobucket.com/user/AGQuazimoto/library/Customs

I'd be happy to offer a basic tutorial and tips about what's worked well for me, so feel free to PM me if you wanted.

Bottom line though, don't let anyone else sway your opinion about the aesthetic aspect.  Some people prefer custom while others prefer original.  Is only a matter of taste.  That said, keep in mind that a bad custom job can ruin any resale value (and a really good one can certainly increase it).  And at the end of the day, it's your console so do with it whatever you like best.

[wiggy]

Prep prep prep.  Get it clean.  No need to sand a textured plastic surface as so many out there will insist upon (sanding is simply adding texture, which is redundant in this case).  Also a good adhesion promoter.  I use "Bulldog". It's available in aerosol and for a spray gun. Ain't cheap (about $20 per can), but it's essential. Don't settle for the cheap-o Duplicolor adhesion promoter or any other 7-8 bucks per can stuff. It's garbage.