Hey all, I just recently purchased my first AES, and I got it a little on the cheap 'cuz it was dinged up. I was possibly looking into making it look prettier, and was wondering if there is a special paint that I would need to paint over the scratches, and restore the gold logos on one of my controllers. Not sure if it's totally possible to get it looking like new again, but if you guys have any input, it would be much appreciated.
Refinishing an AES
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Hewitson
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Sand the whole thing back to a nice smooth finish and go over it with a few coats of a low gloss black.
The best way I can think of to restore the logo is to download and print one, shrink it to the correct size and print it, then cut it out with a craft knife and use it as a stencil. Paint with automotive spraypaint.
Not sure how you could restore the smaller white writing, its probably too small to do with the method above.
The best way I can think of to restore the logo is to download and print one, shrink it to the correct size and print it, then cut it out with a craft knife and use it as a stencil. Paint with automotive spraypaint.
Not sure how you could restore the smaller white writing, its probably too small to do with the method above.
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Sounds like a big pain in the ass. I'd just make it look different; put on a nice coat of red or blue low gloss.
360heelflip
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How bad is it? Can you post photos?
It's not really that bad, just not as good as it could be, and I'd like to pretty it up if possible
From far away it doesn't look that bad
But up close you can see some scratching and scarring
And on the front left, there's a chip. I doubt this can be fixed.
So it's not all that too terrible, just not as pretty as I'd like it.
From far away it doesn't look that bad
But up close you can see some scratching and scarring
And on the front left, there's a chip. I doubt this can be fixed.
So it's not all that too terrible, just not as pretty as I'd like it.
Hewitson
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That will obviously look like absolute shit if you paint straight over it. Paint doesn't hide imperfections, it makes them stand out more.
The logo would be the least of my worries. That machine will look a thousand times better sanded and freshly painted, logo or no logo.
That chip can be fixed. Anything can be repaired if you use your imagination.
The logo would be the least of my worries. That machine will look a thousand times better sanded and freshly painted, logo or no logo.
That chip can be fixed. Anything can be repaired if you use your imagination.
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Look around for replacement cases. There are tons of dead systems that have shells that can be used.
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Christ dude not to be a dick but that JVC X eye doesnt look in to hot of condition either 
...unless u got it dirt cheap ebay special.
...unless u got it dirt cheap ebay special.