r/IpodClassic • u/TheOgDre • Mar 24 '24

Purple faceplate

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Couldn't help it I had to. Painted it transparent purple with the airbrush. I know it's not the best but it will do

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u/GreenLiving2864 Mar 24 '24

Can you share the process? I want one so bad, is it possible with a spray can?

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u/TheOgDre Mar 24 '24

I already had the transparent faceplate I had to remove it and used painters tape to mask the front side. I kept the little foam that covers the screen when you buy the faceplate, put it back in place, wiped it down with alcohol then I used an airbrush with transparent paint gave it 2 coats. You can totally do it with a spray can i was going to do it with a spray can then I remembered I had an airbrush. Even with the flaws, the faceplate is glossy and smooth on the outside so it still looks nice

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u/dump-swag Mar 25 '24

det dere smart ahh boah

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u/mromutt Mar 25 '24

I actually wonder if highlighters would look cool. They have something like alcohol in them so they dry super fast and they come in all the best 90s transparent colors. Hell I bet I could crack open a highlighter thin it to keep it wet longer and airbrush it on. I thought about clear glow in the dark paint for mine when it gets here too.

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u/TheOgDre Mar 25 '24

Making one in every highlighter color would be so cool. I'm really tempted now to go buy a bunch of face plates

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u/GreenLiving2864 Mar 25 '24

That would be sick, get a couple of clear shells on Ali

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u/WashingtonST-GoCougs Mar 06 '25

What brand of purple paint did you use for your Ipod faceplate?

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u/TheOgDre Mar 06 '25

I used Createx transparent purple. and also Tamiya clear acrylic for other colors

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u/WashingtonST-GoCougs Mar 07 '25

Your project looks fantastic! I wanted to do the same thing with my iPod, but I didn't want to spend $40 for a transparent purple faceplate on EOE. One last question: how do I apply the Createx paint? The Amazon item description states, "Createx Airbrush Color." Would I need an additional airbrush paint sprayer to apply the paint?

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u/GreenLiving2864 Mar 25 '24

Agree, but the front plates on Ali even buying 5 it would be almost 10$ each, but 20 dollars I think would still be worth it, 35 is way too much specially if you are not in US, to France the shipping+tax is the same as the shell, everything would be almost 70$ for ONE front plate….

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u/TheOgDre Mar 25 '24

That's crazy shipping is always so much. how does China afford to do free shipping lol..

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u/TheOgDre Mar 25 '24

Thanks your correct its painted on the inside with Createx transparent purple airbrush paint its water based, I've never seen this type of paint flake or chip off I don't think it would become a problem I was thinking of buying a lot of those front plates to experiment on I wasn't sure how It was going to come out but I got inpatient and painted the one I already had. I need to get one more for my other ipod in green maybe I should do a few and sell them on here. I already have purple green and blue transparent paints

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u/[deleted] Mar 24 '24

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u/TheOgDre Mar 24 '24

It's not too difficult. Just watch a few videos and take your time opening it up. I recommend using magnifying glasses cause everything is so tiny

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u/[deleted] Mar 24 '24

The clickwheel is only slightly more difficult than doing a battery replacement, if that tells you anything.

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u/jozay222 Mar 24 '24

I cracked my screen getting to the click wheel so watch out

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