color your wii mote

fordman · #1 (**permalink**) 03-23-2008, 07:39 PM

I was wondering if anyone dyed there remotes? When I was into rc cars we would dye our white rims with rit cloth dye to what ever color we wanted. So anyone tried this? Maybe I will have to be the first.

fordman · #2 (**permalink**) 03-23-2008, 08:51 PM

Well that didn't work the buttons turned out ok but the heat shrunk both parts good thing I did a nunchuck first. I don't know if the die will work with cold water maybe that will be better.

monoufo · #3 (**permalink**) 03-24-2008, 01:27 AM

stupid idea. you spray paint. or just silicon covers, or vinyl stickers, or commericial replacement shells.

fordman · #4 (**permalink**) 03-24-2008, 05:00 AM

Well had to try it. Spray paint chips especially with a seven year old playing. Have to take the silicone covers to put in a charger. Now I have an excuse to buy a different shell set.

#5 (**permalink**) 03-24-2008, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by monoufo

stupid idea. you spray paint. or just silicon covers, or vinyl stickers, or commericial replacement shells.

the only stupid thing in this thread is YOU! yes wii motes have been dyed, ive seen a picture and post about a gold one somewhere, and there were instructions too..lemme get the link

frisky waffle · #6 (**permalink**) 03-24-2008, 05:43 AM

dude relax, theres no need of calling anyone anything. I'm sure there were lots of ppl b4 him and lots after that will try a mod of some type and have it backfire. Thats the point of the modding community to learn. So edhel & monoufo just chill...and fordman nice try keep up the work

fordman · #7 (**permalink**) 03-24-2008, 08:25 PM

Thanks frisky waffle you never know until you try thats how some of the mods come about.

BillW · #8 (**permalink**) 03-25-2008, 09:30 PM

To color wiimotes and other plastic goods, you want to use "vinyl dye". It comes in a spray can, but will not chip like regular spray paints or plastic coatings. It's perfect for mated parts, because the coating is super-thin and chemically bonds to plastics. You can find it in most automotive/hardware stores in various colors.

I used it to great effect on a few of my hacked pure-digital camcorders, and it holds up great to constant handling. Once it's dry you can even polish it for a super glossy finish.

fordman · #9 (**permalink**) 03-25-2008, 09:52 PM

Thanks for the info. Last night will searching for info on this I found a site to where a guy used vinyl die on a computer case so figured if it work on that will work on a wii mote. Now I have to get it and maybe lay out a design.

fordman · #10 (**permalink**) 03-25-2008, 09:59 PM

Found this as well.

http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/200...-jobs-pleases/