How to Mod your Old G5 to New G5

StoneIce · Post by **StoneIce** » 14 Sep 2007, 10:43

I want to change my mouse color:

My old G5:

to the new G5:

Any idea, how to paint it like that new G5 ?

WiK1d · Post by **WiK1d** » 14 Sep 2007, 10:44

It's called crackle paint

/I'm sure you can find some at an arts and crafts store

Slasher · Post by **Slasher** » 14 Sep 2007, 10:46

I must say - I much prefer the look of the old G5... Would rather swap it around to the brushed silver look rather than the crack paint...

Why must stuff like that be so expensive?

StoneIce · Post by **StoneIce** » 14 Sep 2007, 10:51

WiK1d wrote:It's called crackle paint

/I'm sure you can find some at an arts and crafts store

O ok i see, it called Crackle paint. Mmm i will search for it. Thanks.

Post by **maxxis** » 14 Sep 2007, 11:04

Its expensive and Im not sure how durable it will be.

What I would recommend is first spraying the section of the mouse blue.

The get some vinyl and cut out some very fine strips for the cracks. Sign writing tape will also work.

Apply to the mouse and spray black over it.

Once dry simply remove the tape and cover the mouse in a few coats of clear.

If done with patience and accuracy it will look just as good.

Hman · Post by **Hman** » 14 Sep 2007, 11:27

maxxis wrote:The get some vinyl and cut out some very fine strips for the cracks. Sign writing tape will also work.

That's gonna take ages.

StoneIce · Post by **StoneIce** » 14 Sep 2007, 11:31

I see it a big job.
Thanks for your informations

viceroy · Post by **viceroy** » 14 Sep 2007, 11:33

Crackle Paint + Lacquer = Goodness

Post by **maxxis** » 14 Sep 2007, 11:39

Had another look at my method and the image.

I hereby retract my statement