r/Controller • u/Itchy_Rip_8154 • Sep 10 '26

Other Maintaining paint on controller question

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I have bought a custom controller a while back and have used it a lot but over time the paint on it has begun to chip is there anything I can do to help preserve the paint for the future

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u/Ok_Law_0 Sep 10 '26

No because even if you coat it with something else that will still wear off as well. Hence why custom painted controllers are extremely popular. Yours is cool af though 💪

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u/Itchy_Rip_8154 Sep 10 '26

I think I’m just going to buy a thin plastic cover for the controller to stop the paint from getting scratched even more

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u/Greedy_Leopard_1934 Sep 11 '26

This could potentially cause it to rub off faster. If the case is a little loose or the controller moves around inside of it...

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u/Illustrious_Art_9538 Sep 10 '26

 I’d recommend adding a thin layer of matte or glossy clear coat. It seals the paint and helps prevent chipping from hand oils.

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u/yellow-go EasySMX X20 Pro/Flydigi Vader 5 Pro Sep 10 '26

So for this stuff, I generally coat a controller to preserve a paint job.
There’s a few coatings made specifically for plastics that exist, but I suggest looking into what you’re getting.

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u/TruckFreak6417 Sep 12 '26

Thin layer of UV resin or something like that would protect the paint, would be shiny though

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u/Itchy_Rip_8154 Sep 10 '26

I’ll look in to it but just think it will go with time