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How to Paint an XBox Faceplate

Painting the XBox 360's faceplate is a good way to give your console a unique and personal touch. The console's faceplate is the front panel where the disk tray is located, and it is very easy to remove. Before you start, it is advised that you purchase a new faceplate to paint, rather than use the original plate supplied with the console. If you ever need to return your XBox 360, you may have issues if you do not have the faceplate in its original condition.

Things You'll Need

Craft knife
Paint supplies
Masking tape
Varnish
Sand paper

Instructions

Remove the Faceplate
- 1
  Close the disc tray and turn the XBox 360 off. Remove any accessories from the front of the console.
- 2
  Hold the console firmly and push the faceplate away from the right side of the console with your thumbs.
- 3
  Lift the faceplate away from the console when it is loose.
Painting
- 4
  Apply masking tape to the infrared port on the left side of the faceplate. Cut around the edge of the infrared port with a craft knife and remove the excess masking tape.
- 5
  Sand down the faceplate lightly to prepare the surface for the paint.
- 6
  Apply masking tape to the power button and cut around the edge with a craft knife, as you did with the infrared port.
- 7
  Paint your XBox 360 faceplate with your desired design. Wait for it to dry.
- 8
  Apply a thin layer of varnish to the faceplate and wait for it to dry.
- 9
  Remove the masking tape.

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