Custom Xbox 360 Faceplate

Learn how to repaint a xbox 360 faceplate to suit your needs/tastes.

I recently bought a remote for my xbox 360. The remote came with a custom faceplate, however it was white and would not match my elite well. Since it was practically free, and they are dirt cheap, I decided to repaint it.

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Step 1: Inspect

I carefully looked over each area and decided the best way to operate on it.

LilBangarang says: Mar 14, 2012. 3:02 PM

Lol. If you removed more then you're stupid and fail at life.

senario 158 says: Jan 18, 2009. 11:31 AM

i thought u were going to go :o again

mmeroney in reply to senario 158Oct 2, 2011. 11:47 AM

No, no, no, It's :0 (a zero). :)

nokittymypotpi3 says: Jan 31, 2010. 1:06 PM

Wait so how did you avoid getting paint on the middle clear Power button, where you can see the green light?

Hope to try this soon once I get a reply ^.^

sbrown (author) in reply to nokittymypotpi3Jan 31, 2010. 2:11 PM

Just pop it out, it comes out really easy

joelyboy94 in reply to sbrownAug 27, 2011. 4:13 PM

hi there,
ive managed to get the circular power button out but i can't get the plastic power icon out within that. I dont want to spray over it coz itll look crap - ive tried forcing it out and it rips the plastic off!
please help!
thanks

ccontreras-1 says: Mar 6, 2011. 12:04 PM

junits15 says: Dec 29, 2010. 5:18 PM

I'm never going to see that USB cover the same way again. Also nice shitbrix joke too haha! :)

nokittymypotpi3 says: Jan 31, 2010. 5:43 PM

I just found out we have differeent face plates

http://console.hardocp.com/image.html?image=MTE0ODI3MzIyODhhSHBOazV6RFNfMl80X2wuanBn

mine is like the one on the left and yours is like the one on the right >.>

So I guess I'm just going to paint over the center light ;P

CaseBoy in reply to nokittymypotpi3Dec 14, 2010. 5:21 PM

same with mine had to paint over

ryandale1234 says: Dec 4, 2010. 2:17 PM

think il just mask over mine

sbrown (author) in reply to ryandale1234Dec 4, 2010. 5:20 PM

how unwise

MoshBoshKid says: Nov 1, 2010. 2:48 AM

how did you mnage to keep the "on" symbol in the midle without paint on it ??

sbrown (author) in reply to MoshBoshKidNov 1, 2010. 3:22 AM

The clear plastic part comes out

BombermanBob says: Nov 15, 2008. 5:46 AM

how do i even get the face plate off my halo3 xbox360

YAMAHAMMER in reply to BombermanBobDec 6, 2008. 8:19 PM

THIS IS HOW I DID MINE. JUST SIMPLE ACRYLIC. IT ALLOWS FOR TEXTURING THOUGH. ALSO ADDED THE B BUTTON JUMPER SO I DONT HAVE TO TAKE MY THUMB OFF THE STICK TO MELEE.

RMConstruction in reply to YAMAHAMMEROct 30, 2010. 2:41 AM

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sbrown (author) in reply to YAMAHAMMERDec 6, 2008. 10:00 PM

Nice!

sbrown (author) in reply to BombermanBobNov 15, 2008. 9:54 AM

If you notice a seam, look at the bottom of the faceplate (if it is standing up). There should be a little indent were you can grab it. You have to pull fairly hard.

CaseBoy says: Sep 21, 2010. 4:09 PM

just made one will post a pic

J 4 M I 3 says: Aug 30, 2010. 12:15 PM

how did you remove that lttle button in the middle. Please reply

nokittymypotpi3 says: Jan 31, 2010. 4:37 PM

how do you pop it out? In the tutorial I only saw you take off the transparent circle around it but not the middle center light.

irondaddy says: Jan 13, 2009. 12:26 AM

what u guys think of these?????????????

nabzaf in reply to irondaddyJul 2, 2009. 8:41 PM

now that is cool

cdousley in reply to nabzafJan 1, 2010. 2:51 PM

cool

Head Wound says: Jul 21, 2008. 2:19 PM

What no clear coat?

sbrown (author) in reply to Head WoundJul 22, 2008. 9:40 AM

You think it needs one?

Head Wound in reply to sbrownJul 22, 2008. 10:12 AM

A clear coat protects the paint color from chipping and ware and tear. Nothing is worst that putting a lot of effort in a custom paint job just to see the paint chip off and see the original color of the object underneath, in your case the original color of the faceplate. From what I seen you did a good job painting the face place, you did nice thin coats of silver paint will almost no drip marks (well none I can see). Also the clear coat, if done right makes a nice surface easily polish to a nice shine.

yobwoc in reply to Head WoundNov 20, 2009. 2:45 PM

Unless you have a destuctive:
sibling
roommate
parent (lol)
or neighbor,
you don't need heavy duty covering. It's not like you need to do anything that would harm the case in any way to make the console work...

sbrown (author) in reply to yobwocNov 20, 2009. 3:08 PM

Exactly. Every time i plug in anything, i fold the door in with my finger anyway. So far i have had no scratches on my faceplate

Z-and-B-inc in reply to Head WoundJan 12, 2009. 4:32 PM

When is your faceplate getting ware or tear? It's attached to the xbox which shouldn't be flying across the room.

sbrown (author) in reply to Z-and-B-incJan 13, 2009. 1:16 AM

I think he means with the plug and memory card doors. I've had no problems and its been like 8 months.

sbrown (author) in reply to Head WoundJul 22, 2008. 11:24 PM

I didn't think it would be a big deal. I can't really change it now, everything epoxied up. Next one I make I'll be sure to clear coat it thanks for the tips.