jediyoshi
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Are you who I blame for why all electronic shit is glossy now
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People are sanding down their glossy black consoles
- Thread starter Garrett Hawke
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Are you who I blame for why all electronic shit is glossy now
Wii U actually looked pretty cool but the Xbox One was cringeworthy 
I feel like the op owes me something for the trauma from that macbook pic though.
As a side note, how possible is it to reskin a console in aluminum? I would think it would help the thermal profile and could look great if it was done right.
Edit: kinda like this one but actual aluminum.
I feel like the op owes me something for the trauma from that macbook pic though.
As a side note, how possible is it to reskin a console in aluminum? I would think it would help the thermal profile and could look great if it was done right.
Edit: kinda like this one but actual aluminum.
breadtruck
Member
That WiiU looks pretty good actually. The other stuff, not so much...
Fluffhead14
Member
yeah, but you're gonna want that trucoat.
Edit: kinda like this one but actual aluminum.
Wow. That's looks great. I'm on the fence about the White XBO, but this one is right up my alley. I'm a sucker for electronics.
Small Mailman
Member
They don't look bad. I'd never do it myself, but I don't get the negative reaction here.
WheelHoss1
Member
It looked ok but still no. Unless you're burning 100s in the fireplace.
I feel like part of the negativity comes from a lot of people not being able to afford these expensive machines and then people are just acting like if they break theirs it's not a big deal. But that's more subtle.
I feel like part of the negativity comes from a lot of people not being able to afford these expensive machines and then people are just acting like if they break theirs it's not a big deal. But that's more subtle.
Lol I just googled "aluminum Xbox one" and that came up. It looks like its just a vinyl skin some company sells but it looks pretty cool. Microsoft should make a Halo 5 bundle that looks like that.
Edit: kinda like this one but actual aluminum.
Interesting. Looks almost cel-shaded.
Q
qizah
Unconfirmed Member
When I buy a console I put it away in a corner. I'm not a nerd who would sand it down, this is so pathetic.
shinobi602
Member
That...actually looks pretty damn sexy.
LUFTRAUSER
Banned
The Wii U looks great. The Xbox is a little rough, but passable.
But that Apple computer... I mean what the heck! Why would you do that!? Apple computers are already premium products!
But that Apple computer... I mean what the heck! Why would you do that!? Apple computers are already premium products!
ItsTheNew
I believe any game made before 1997 is "essentially cave man art."
You don't even plug it in?
That shit is for nerds, yo.
There's a reason why you can't see it entirely. I can't even imagine how the "face" looks, plus it now doesn't match the game pad. Ew all around.
Cap'n Cook
Member
Tried to make a new thread on this but I'm still a junior. Anyway, I think I found an awesome and much better solution called Plasti Dip. it's a $6 can of spray that a lot of people are using to paint their rims and even their entire cars. The best part is that there's almost 0 prepping and it is easily removable once set.
Plasti Dipping Macbook Pro https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXj0ET3vCIs
Removal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfdlM5daa04
I'm likely going to do this this weekend to the gloss section of my PS4. I'll let you guys know how it goes.
Plasti Dipping Macbook Pro https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXj0ET3vCIs
Removal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfdlM5daa04
I'm likely going to do this this weekend to the gloss section of my PS4. I'll let you guys know how it goes.
Cap'n Cook
Member
Well I painted my PS4 with Plasti Dip, this stuff is awesome. I expected it to feel like plastic but it is actually a rubber coating which gave my PS4 a nice grippy texture. Like I said there was almost no prep work needed, just made sure the surface was clean. I painted it with 4 coats waiting 10min in between coats, once it felt dry to the touch I was able to peel it off from the PS logo fairly easily with a toothpick. It feels durable and it won't peel off unless you want it to. Lowes has an assortment of colors(http://www.lowes.com/Paint/Paint-Primer/Spray-Paint/_/N-1z0yrgb/pl?Ns=p_product_qty_sales_dollar|1#!&N[]=1z0yau8&N[]=1z0yrgb) so I may eventually paint my PS4 a different color entirely. This is a better option since it's completely removable. Here are my results.
This is amazing!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKiMzT_haMY
I will try this if I can find this spray.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKiMzT_haMY
I will try this if I can find this spray.
Northeastmonk
Gold Member
they should just sell custom tops
bobawesome
Member
Well I painted my PS4 with Plasti Dip, this stuff is awesome. I expected it to feel like plastic but it is actually a rubber coating which gave my PS4 a nice grippy texture. Like I said there was almost no prep work needed, just made sure the surface was clean. I painted it with 4 coats waiting 10min in between coats, once it felt dry to the touch I was able to peel it off from the PS logo fairly easily with a toothpick. It feels durable and it won't peel off unless you want it to. Lowes has an assortment of colors(http://www.lowes.com/Paint/Paint-Primer/Spray-Paint/_/N-1z0yrgb/pl?Ns=p_product_qty_sales_dollar|1#!&N[]=1z0yau8&N[]=1z0yrgb) so I may eventually paint my PS4 a different color entirely. This is a better option since it's completely removable. Here are my results.
Not bad at all. I'm tempted to do my hard drive cover.
edit: And my Vita...hmmmm...do I smell a possible project in the works?
Pops Maellard
Member
Agreed. As absurd as sanding it down to get this type of look is, it looks far better than my Wii U which is horribly scratched because I had the audacity to dust it with a cloth one time once.
OrlanisWorks
Banned
Glossy plastic makes anything look like a cheap thing. Sanding it down properly seems like a good idea to kill that cheap look.
Aluminum case... mmmmmm.... wants.
Edit: Radec, ya done good. Looks really really good compared to the original gloss.
Aluminum case... mmmmmm.... wants.
Edit: Radec, ya done good. Looks really really good compared to the original gloss.
Brushed mine..
sorry phone cam.
What the fuck are you doing with your life.
TheSlySoul
Member
It looks good on Wii U I assume because the Wii U is the most plastic looking. I really would not want to try this on my PS4 though.
Edit: Yeah, PS3 and PS4 do not enough gloss to be an issue. Going to try on Wii U later. Gloss plastic shows scratches way too easy.
Also white gloss is not bad, so no to XOne.
Edit: Yeah, PS3 and PS4 do not enough gloss to be an issue. Going to try on Wii U later. Gloss plastic shows scratches way too easy.
Also white gloss is not bad, so no to XOne.
Yet here you are here moaning about it on GAF
hurricanes
Member
SocksForWoks
Banned
My consoles are too far away to really need to have a different look.
Plus it looks awful anyway : /
Plus it looks awful anyway : /
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