Things You'll Need
Steel wool
Masking tape
Cardboard sheet
Primer spray paint
Acrylic spray paint
Press-on lettering
Next time, buy the neon-yellow Ninendo Wii, or the bright-pink DVD player if it is on sale, because you can always spray-paint it. Spray-painting electronic goods customizes them to the owner's choice of color. Acrylic spray paint works on metal and plastics. Acrylic paint is commonly used to paint consumer electronics. With a few supplies from the local hardware store, you can spray-paint your electronics goods any color you want.
Step 1
Rub the exterior of the electronics item with steel wool. The steel wool helps remove the existing paint and smooths deep scratches on the exterior.
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Step 2
Cover all inputs, outputs and screens of the electronics item with masking tape. Spray paint might clog the openings or damage the electronics components inside.
Step 3
Place a cardboard sheet underneath the items you want to spray paint. The cardboard protects the surfaces underneath the items.
Step 4
Take a picture of the components in the front and back of the electronics item. After spray painting, all labels will be covered with paint. Use the pictures as a reference for after painting.
Step 5
Spray a layer of primer spray paint over the electronics item. Let the paint dry for 10 hours.
Step 6
Spray a layer of acrylic spray paint over the item. Let the paint dry for 10 hours. Three coats of acrylic paint will effectively cover the electronic item.
Step 7
Examine the pictures of the electronics item from Step 4. Use press-on lettering to replace the covered labels on the item.
Warning
Use spray paint in a well-ventilated area.
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