Minor Mouse Mod Question.

Stripes · 24 May 2010 at 18:34

My older MX1000 is looking a trifle the worse for wear, but as it still works without an issue I am loath to spend £40+ on a replacement. Instead, I was wondering how feasible it would be to give it a paint job. So, with that in mind, does anyone know what sort of bits and bobs I'd need to do the job. I'm guessing that some fine sandpaper would be used on it initially, but then I'm a little lost. Undercoat, colour and then overcoat? What sorts of paints would I need?

Also, and this is somewhat of a long-shot, is there any way to refresh the surface of the grip area, which is also looking a little worn.

Thanks in advance.

Raikiri · 24 May 2010 at 18:48

You can paint it, no problem. Thing is you'll be spending about £20 on supplies to paint it; I got a new MX1100R for £32.

Still, if you're more interested in modding than saving money you'll want some 400-800-1200-1500 grit sand paper (sold as packs in Halfords) along with a primer, colour and probably a clear laquer.

Bicepo · 24 May 2010 at 20:15

Does this have anything to do with Cases?

Stripes · 24 May 2010 at 20:32

Sorry Defiant, the forum subtitle says 'Cases and modding questions and answers' so I thought it was appropriate. Which forum would you want me to put it in?

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Raikiri.

Thanks for the response. I've pretty awful at finding decent bargains, and like I said I'm pretty happy with the way the MX1000 works. It seems like a fun thing to do to add a little bit of personalisation to my kit with low risk for a first-timer at these things like me

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Thanks for the sandpaper tip, I'll see what I need to grab that I don't have already.

Yakyb · 26 May 2010 at 09:23

take it apart

sand it down on top to a fine grit.

i would be careful sanding the sides of the top peice however as if you take too much off it can look odd when putting it back together.

then prime then then sand then prime then paint then sand then paint again then Laquer

G-Dubs · 26 May 2010 at 21:10

Make sure you put plenty of coats on and plenty of laquer as it's amazing just how much greif a mouse comes in for at the wear points.

Don't want to be wearing bald spots in the new paint job!

Best way is to take it apart, but v risky as may never work again if you fupp it up