How to Paint an Xbox 360 Case

The Xbox 360 is a great system to own.
You can do so many things with just one system.
The only problem is that they only come in limited colors.
Well if you're feeling a little creative and have some basic painting skills you can give painting your console a go.
I need to mention that removing the case as you will be doing in the next few steps will void your warranty so be warned.
Now that we're through with that let's get to what you'll need for the guide.
Materials You Need

• Paint (auto paint is best)
• Primer
• Painters Tape
• Clear Acrylic
• Sand Paper (grains from 200-1500)
• Small Phillips Screwdriver
• T10 Torx Screwdriver

Step 1: Disassemble The Case The first thing you'll have to do is to take apart your console's case.
Make sure all the wires are disconnected and remove your hard drive.
Remove the faceplate by pulling on the top and bottom near the edge of the console until it pops off and then do the same for the other side.
Now take off the top and bottom mesh panel - use a small pointy object to press in the tabs to release the catches.
Next you'll have to insert a knife into the tabs in the back of the case and press down until you hear it pop.
Be careful not to break the tabs by prying too hard.
When you get all the tabs you should be able to pop the top off now.
Step 2: Sanding When sanding your Xbox 360 case you want to start off with a 200 grit sand paper until you get the majority of the paint off.
Switch to a 400 or 600 grit sand paper now and work it down until it's nice and even.
There should be no more imperfections on the case.
Now that you're done sanding you have to wash off all the pieces with just water.
Step 3: Priming and Painting First start off with one coat of primer and let it sit an hour.
When it's dry use some 1500+ grit sand paper and do some lite wet sanding.
Let it dry once more and repeat those steps again.
When it gets thoroughly dry, put on the first coat of paint.
Follow the wet sanding method two more times.
You should have three coats of paint.
After a day of drying, you can apply the clear acrylic.
Repeat the above steps with three coats but don't sand on the last coat.
Take this step very seriously and take your time or you will have to repeat the whole process! Give your case a few days to dry and you should have your brand new stylish Xbox 360 console ready to show the world.