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How to Remove Spray Paint From an Xbox 360

After you've modded your Xbox 360's casing and faceplate with spray paint, you may find yourself wanting to change the look. To do this, you will first need to remove the existing spray paint from your console. Because the Xbox 360 features internal circuits and wires, you must be careful when removing the spray paint from the case. With a few household products, you can remove the paint from each section of your console and have a clean system for the next modification.

Things You'll Need

Non-acetone nail polish remover
Rubbing alcohol
Cotton balls
Rags (2)

Instructions

- 1
  Remove any Xbox 360 game discs that may be in the console. Turn off the console and remove the power and video cables.
- 2
  Press the release switch on the top of the console to remove the hard drive. Keep the hard drive away from your work area to avoid any damage during the paint removal process.
- 3
  Push the USB port flap inwards on the Xbox 360's faceplate. Insert your index and middle fingers into the exposed area and pull the faceplate off of the console.
- 4
  Apply a small amount of non-acetone nail polish remover or rubbing alcohol to a cotton ball. Don't apply the chemicals directly onto your console as they may spill into the circuits.
- 5
  Rub the cotton ball using a firm, circular motion on an area of the console that has been spray-painted. Focus on one small area at a time. Allow the chemical to sit for between five and 10 minutes.
- 6
  Wipe the area with a rag to remove the paint. If the paint does not come off right away, apply more remover or alcohol to the area and repeat.
- 7
  Move onto the next section of the console and repeat until all spray paint has been removed.
- 8
  Wipe the console down with a damp rag to remove any excess chemicals or paint. Allow the console to fully dry before plugging it back in.

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