What would be the best type of paint to use on my blank Xbox360 faceplate for a custom design?
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Go to a model makers store. They sell a large variety of paint intended for use on plastic surfaces.
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Here are some more links  to the actual skins:\n\n(use with tgtsoft stylexp)\n\nhttp://www.customize.org/list/stylexp\n\nhttp://browse.deviantart.com/skins/windows/visualstyle/
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WinXP?\n\nDesktop-->Appearance--> "try using silver here" but I know there is a way to customize the color scheme around here\n\nalso go to\nControl Panel-->Display-->Settings-->Advanced Button-->Color Management: From here you can choose a color profile for your comp. You can make them too make a grayscale.
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And you also may take a look in here ->> http://www.melbpc.org.au/pcupdate/2112/2112article3.htm\n Also, some help in colors , here: ->>http://www.returnofdesign.com/colors/
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I can't help with the parts, but I make custom cut decals. If you contact me via the email link in my profile with more details of the decals you are after, I'll let you know if I can help. Don't forget to leave a return email address!
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Try the Gimp:\nhttp://www.gimp.org/
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If you don't find what your looking for, there's two things you can do.\n\nThe easiest is to buy iron-on transfer sheets for use with inkjet printers. these are available everywhere. I haven't used them personally but I'm told they're good (on white).\n\nIf you're working with colours, I make custom cut vinyl decals. I have a type of vinyl that is used for making flexible self adhesive stencils, which would work perfectly on clothing in conjunction with readily available fabric paints.\n\nClick my name to view my profile. There you will find a link to contact me if you are interested in the latter idea.\n... Pete.
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model paint or sharpies.
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I've not done it myself, but tere are a lot of suggestions out there:\nhttp://www.newtutorials.com/metal-text-tutorial.htm\nhttp://www.elated.com/tutorials/graphics/photoshop/brushed_metal/\n\nAlso, check out (the master himself): Russell Brown's video podcast on iTunes (The Russell Brown Show) or more tips on his website http://russellbrown.com/tips_tech.html\n\nAdobe also has tutorials:\nhttp://studio.adobe.com/us/search/sort?x=13&y=11&sort=date&product=15&topic=0&type=all&level=all\n\nThis is a cool techinique to learn also:\nhttp://www.creativepro.com/story/howto/24197.html
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Some choices are:\nPhotoshop\nGIMP\nPaint Shop Pro
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Use the paint program in accessories!
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smooth the wall as best as you can, 3 coats of eggshell white and two coats of matte grey. If you can afford it get a screen or build your own, you will have much better results.
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I painted a 14 foot duckboat to look like a marsh.  total cost of all the materials was under $25, and it's very realistic looking.  get a paint kit from cabela's (parkers, it has 6 cans of 4 different colors), and get one of those trigger handles that go on spray paint cans.  practice making patterns/stencils or whatever on a big piece of cardboard.  use real leaves or branches as a stencil.  you paint it green, then hold the leaf up there, then hit it with some grey.  instant leaf.  use your imagination for a pattern.
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That would be so cool.\n\nAny specialty paint or wallpaper store should be able to help you.  Avoid chains like Sherwin-Williams, Lowe's, or Home Depot (although if you could get the paint department people at Home Depot to talk off the record, they'd be a big help).\n\nContact an interior design firm.  They might be able to hook you up with some of their distributors.\n\nBeyond that, I reckon I wish ya luck.
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Are you trying to do an original restoration, or a modified restoration, obviously if you're doing a original restoration, paint it orange, if it's a modres, go with the matching paint.
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I know this isnt the question you asked: make sure you get a paint that sticks.  \n\nYou could easily spray a layer of primer on, typically a darker gray, then paint on whatever you want.  The point is that your new material is thick enough all around that light isnt soaked into the darker base.\n\nYield and control are totally dependent on your system comprised of "tools, materials, methods, and people".  Without understanding the system its hard to make an estimate.  \n\nIf you cant make a numerical estimate, you should try running the process for a couple of days, and see what you can make.
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dude, you would be best off trying to replicate the color as best you can, and then painting the whole thing, and being really careful around logos and stuff.