Has Anyone Sprayed An Overlay..?
Has Anyone Sprayed An Overlay..? Posted on: 01.03.2010 by nayit ruiz jaramillo Yeah, wanna change the colour of my VCI 100.Has anyone sprayed an overlay another colour? Did it work? What did you use? Im guessing that the overlay is plastic so may not take the paint well. | |
| Jonnie Soldati 02.03.2010 | Or you could make your own overlay. I went to a local photocopying / printing place that did promo posters and printed architectural plans. These guys have what's called a plotter / printer and it prints onto sticky back vinyl. They can take any picture / pdf / etc. file and print it onto the sticky vinyl. They can also, for slightly more money, tell the plotter to cut out certain areas, very accurately. So you could get a faceplate scan of the VCI-100, put any design / color on it - and the controller labels, have it printed and cut, then just stick it on the faceplate. It's waterproof, fade proof and totally removable, in case you get bored with the design in another 12 months. Attached is one I did for a controller I'm trying to get working at the moment. Turned out great, total cost |
| Jonnie Soldati 02.03.2010 | Or you could make your own overlay. I went to a local photocopying / printing place that did promo posters and printed architectural plans. These guys have what's called a plotter / printer and it prints onto sticky back vinyl. They can take any picture / pdf / etc. file and print it onto the sticky vinyl. They can also, for slightly more money, tell the plotter to cut out certain areas, very accurately. So you could get a faceplate scan of the VCI-100, put any design / color on it - and the controller labels, have it printed and cut, then just stick it on the faceplate. It's waterproof, fade proof and totally removable, in case you get bored with the design in another 12 months. Attached is one I did for a controller I'm trying to get working at the moment. Turned out great, total cost |
| Jonnie Soldati 02.03.2010 | Or you could make your own overlay. I went to a local photocopying / printing place that did promo posters and printed architectural plans. These guys have what's called a plotter / printer and it prints onto sticky back vinyl. They can take any picture / pdf / etc. file and print it onto the sticky vinyl. They can also, for slightly more money, tell the plotter to cut out certain areas, very accurately. So you could get a faceplate scan of the VCI-100, put any design / color on it - and the controller labels, have it printed and cut, then just stick it on the faceplate. It's waterproof, fade proof and totally removable, in case you get bored with the design in another 12 months. Attached is one I did for a controller I'm trying to get working at the moment. Turned out great, total cost |
| Jonnie Soldati 02.03.2010 | Or you could make your own overlay. I went to a local photocopying / printing place that did promo posters and printed architectural plans. These guys have what's called a plotter / printer and it prints onto sticky back vinyl. They can take any picture / pdf / etc. file and print it onto the sticky vinyl. They can also, for slightly more money, tell the plotter to cut out certain areas, very accurately. So you could get a faceplate scan of the VCI-100, put any design / color on it - and the controller labels, have it printed and cut, then just stick it on the faceplate. It's waterproof, fade proof and totally removable, in case you get bored with the design in another 12 months. Attached is one I did for a controller I'm trying to get working at the moment. Turned out great, total cost |
| Jonnie Soldati 02.03.2010 | Or you could make your own overlay. I went to a local photocopying / printing place that did promo posters and printed architectural plans. These guys have what's called a plotter / printer and it prints onto sticky back vinyl. They can take any picture / pdf / etc. file and print it onto the sticky vinyl. They can also, for slightly more money, tell the plotter to cut out certain areas, very accurately. So you could get a faceplate scan of the VCI-100, put any design / color on it - and the controller labels, have it printed and cut, then just stick it on the faceplate. It's waterproof, fade proof and totally removable, in case you get bored with the design in another 12 months. Attached is one I did for a controller I'm trying to get working at the moment. Turned out great, total cost |
| Jonnie Soldati 02.03.2010 | Or you could make your own overlay. I went to a local photocopying / printing place that did promo posters and printed architectural plans. These guys have what's called a plotter / printer and it prints onto sticky back vinyl. They can take any picture / pdf / etc. file and print it onto the sticky vinyl. They can also, for slightly more money, tell the plotter to cut out certain areas, very accurately. So you could get a faceplate scan of the VCI-100, put any design / color on it - and the controller labels, have it printed and cut, then just stick it on the faceplate. It's waterproof, fade proof and totally removable, in case you get bored with the design in another 12 months. Attached is one I did for a controller I'm trying to get working at the moment. Turned out great, total cost |
| Jonnie Soldati 02.03.2010 | Or you could make your own overlay. I went to a local photocopying / printing place that did promo posters and printed architectural plans. These guys have what's called a plotter / printer and it prints onto sticky back vinyl. They can take any picture / pdf / etc. file and print it onto the sticky vinyl. They can also, for slightly more money, tell the plotter to cut out certain areas, very accurately. So you could get a faceplate scan of the VCI-100, put any design / color on it - and the controller labels, have it printed and cut, then just stick it on the faceplate. It's waterproof, fade proof and totally removable, in case you get bored with the design in another 12 months. Attached is one I did for a controller I'm trying to get working at the moment. Turned out great, total cost |
| Jonnie Soldati 02.03.2010 | Or you could make your own overlay. I went to a local photocopying / printing place that did promo posters and printed architectural plans. These guys have what's called a plotter / printer and it prints onto sticky back vinyl. They can take any picture / pdf / etc. file and print it onto the sticky vinyl. They can also, for slightly more money, tell the plotter to cut out certain areas, very accurately. So you could get a faceplate scan of the VCI-100, put any design / color on it - and the controller labels, have it printed and cut, then just stick it on the faceplate. It's waterproof, fade proof and totally removable, in case you get bored with the design in another 12 months. Attached is one I did for a controller I'm trying to get working at the moment. Turned out great, total cost |
| Jonnie Soldati 02.03.2010 | Or you could make your own overlay. I went to a local photocopying / printing place that did promo posters and printed architectural plans. These guys have what's called a plotter / printer and it prints onto sticky back vinyl. They can take any picture / pdf / etc. file and print it onto the sticky vinyl. They can also, for slightly more money, tell the plotter to cut out certain areas, very accurately. So you could get a faceplate scan of the VCI-100, put any design / color on it - and the controller labels, have it printed and cut, then just stick it on the faceplate. It's waterproof, fade proof and totally removable, in case you get bored with the design in another 12 months. Attached is one I did for a controller I'm trying to get working at the moment. Turned out great, total cost |
| Jonnie Soldati 02.03.2010 | Or you could make your own overlay. I went to a local photocopying / printing place that did promo posters and printed architectural plans. These guys have what's called a plotter / printer and it prints onto sticky back vinyl. They can take any picture / pdf / etc. file and print it onto the sticky vinyl. They can also, for slightly more money, tell the plotter to cut out certain areas, very accurately. So you could get a faceplate scan of the VCI-100, put any design / color on it - and the controller labels, have it printed and cut, then just stick it on the faceplate. It's waterproof, fade proof and totally removable, in case you get bored with the design in another 12 months. Attached is one I did for a controller I'm trying to get working at the moment. Turned out great, total cost |
| Jonnie Soldati 02.03.2010 | Or you could make your own overlay. I went to a local photocopying / printing place that did promo posters and printed architectural plans. These guys have what's called a plotter / printer and it prints onto sticky back vinyl. They can take any picture / pdf / etc. file and print it onto the sticky vinyl. They can also, for slightly more money, tell the plotter to cut out certain areas, very accurately. So you could get a faceplate scan of the VCI-100, put any design / color on it - and the controller labels, have it printed and cut, then just stick it on the faceplate. It's waterproof, fade proof and totally removable, in case you get bored with the design in another 12 months. Attached is one I did for a controller I'm trying to get working at the moment. Turned out great, total cost |
| Jonnie Soldati 02.03.2010 | Or you could make your own overlay. I went to a local photocopying / printing place that did promo posters and printed architectural plans. These guys have what's called a plotter / printer and it prints onto sticky back vinyl. They can take any picture / pdf / etc. file and print it onto the sticky vinyl. They can also, for slightly more money, tell the plotter to cut out certain areas, very accurately. So you could get a faceplate scan of the VCI-100, put any design / color on it - and the controller labels, have it printed and cut, then just stick it on the faceplate. It's waterproof, fade proof and totally removable, in case you get bored with the design in another 12 months. Attached is one I did for a controller I'm trying to get working at the moment. Turned out great, total cost |
| Jonnie Soldati 02.03.2010 | Or you could make your own overlay. I went to a local photocopying / printing place that did promo posters and printed architectural plans. These guys have what's called a plotter / printer and it prints onto sticky back vinyl. They can take any picture / pdf / etc. file and print it onto the sticky vinyl. They can also, for slightly more money, tell the plotter to cut out certain areas, very accurately. So you could get a faceplate scan of the VCI-100, put any design / color on it - and the controller labels, have it printed and cut, then just stick it on the faceplate. It's waterproof, fade proof and totally removable, in case you get bored with the design in another 12 months. Attached is one I did for a controller I'm trying to get working at the moment. Turned out great, total cost |
| Jonnie Soldati 02.03.2010 | Or you could make your own overlay. I went to a local photocopying / printing place that did promo posters and printed architectural plans. These guys have what's called a plotter / printer and it prints onto sticky back vinyl. They can take any picture / pdf / etc. file and print it onto the sticky vinyl. They can also, for slightly more money, tell the plotter to cut out certain areas, very accurately. So you could get a faceplate scan of the VCI-100, put any design / color on it - and the controller labels, have it printed and cut, then just stick it on the faceplate. It's waterproof, fade proof and totally removable, in case you get bored with the design in another 12 months. Attached is one I did for a controller I'm trying to get working at the moment. Turned out great, total cost |
| Jonnie Soldati 02.03.2010 | Or you could make your own overlay. I went to a local photocopying / printing place that did promo posters and printed architectural plans. These guys have what's called a plotter / printer and it prints onto sticky back vinyl. They can take any picture / pdf / etc. file and print it onto the sticky vinyl. They can also, for slightly more money, tell the plotter to cut out certain areas, very accurately. So you could get a faceplate scan of the VCI-100, put any design / color on it - and the controller labels, have it printed and cut, then just stick it on the faceplate. It's waterproof, fade proof and totally removable, in case you get bored with the design in another 12 months. Attached is one I did for a controller I'm trying to get working at the moment. Turned out great, total cost |
| Jonnie Soldati 02.03.2010 | Or you could make your own overlay. I went to a local photocopying / printing place that did promo posters and printed architectural plans. These guys have what's called a plotter / printer and it prints onto sticky back vinyl. They can take any picture / pdf / etc. file and print it onto the sticky vinyl. They can also, for slightly more money, tell the plotter to cut out certain areas, very accurately. So you could get a faceplate scan of the VCI-100, put any design / color on it - and the controller labels, have it printed and cut, then just stick it on the faceplate. It's waterproof, fade proof and totally removable, in case you get bored with the design in another 12 months. Attached is one I did for a controller I'm trying to get working at the moment. Turned out great, total cost |
| Jonnie Soldati 02.03.2010 | Or you could make your own overlay. I went to a local photocopying / printing place that did promo posters and printed architectural plans. These guys have what's called a plotter / printer and it prints onto sticky back vinyl. They can take any picture / pdf / etc. file and print it onto the sticky vinyl. They can also, for slightly more money, tell the plotter to cut out certain areas, very accurately. So you could get a faceplate scan of the VCI-100, put any design / color on it - and the controller labels, have it printed and cut, then just stick it on the faceplate. It's waterproof, fade proof and totally removable, in case you get bored with the design in another 12 months. Attached is one I did for a controller I'm trying to get working at the moment. Turned out great, total cost |
| Jonnie Soldati 02.03.2010 | Or you could make your own overlay. I went to a local photocopying / printing place that did promo posters and printed architectural plans. These guys have what's called a plotter / printer and it prints onto sticky back vinyl. They can take any picture / pdf / etc. file and print it onto the sticky vinyl. They can also, for slightly more money, tell the plotter to cut out certain areas, very accurately. So you could get a faceplate scan of the VCI-100, put any design / color on it - and the controller labels, have it printed and cut, then just stick it on the faceplate. It's waterproof, fade proof and totally removable, in case you get bored with the design in another 12 months. Attached is one I did for a controller I'm trying to get working at the moment. Turned out great, total cost |
| Jonnie Soldati 02.03.2010 | Or you could make your own overlay. I went to a local photocopying / printing place that did promo posters and printed architectural plans. These guys have what's called a plotter / printer and it prints onto sticky back vinyl. They can take any picture / pdf / etc. file and print it onto the sticky vinyl. They can also, for slightly more money, tell the plotter to cut out certain areas, very accurately. So you could get a faceplate scan of the VCI-100, put any design / color on it - and the controller labels, have it printed and cut, then just stick it on the faceplate. It's waterproof, fade proof and totally removable, in case you get bored with the design in another 12 months. Attached is one I did for a controller I'm trying to get working at the moment. Turned out great, total cost |
| Efrain Scharr 01.03.2010 |
Originally Posted by Karlos Santos
Only issue will be if the plastic overlay bends even just the tiniest bit the paint will crack... just putting on the overlay it could flake the paint a bit... |
| Jonnie Soldati 02.03.2010 | Or you could make your own overlay. I went to a local photocopying / printing place that did promo posters and printed architectural plans. These guys have what's called a plotter / printer and it prints onto sticky back vinyl. They can take any picture / pdf / etc. file and print it onto the sticky vinyl. They can also, for slightly more money, tell the plotter to cut out certain areas, very accurately. So you could get a faceplate scan of the VCI-100, put any design / color on it - and the controller labels, have it printed and cut, then just stick it on the faceplate. It's waterproof, fade proof and totally removable, in case you get bored with the design in another 12 months. Attached is one I did for a controller I'm trying to get working at the moment. Turned out great, total cost |
| Al Henger 01.03.2010 | Any reason you want it all white? you could in theory just spray the vci itself, or the metal faceplates it comes with. I sprayed both metal faceplates black on mine, leaving the rest silver, then just sharpied my mapping on. Looks alright (would be better if I had nice handwriting). |
| Kecia Wnukowski 01.03.2010 | Yeah expensive but it's a metal faceplate that replaces the original one so that explain the price I suppose. |
| nayit ruiz jaramillo 01.03.2010 | Yeah thats cool. Already ordered the DJTTs overlay. Got a bit over excited and bought the knobs and overlay. Plus that overlay is 118euros !!! All advice is welcome though, cheers Yul. |
| Kecia Wnukowski 01.03.2010 | May I suggest this if you don't know it: http://www.djs-face.com/Shop/Products/Show/id-179/ a bit expensive but solid stuff (it's the same company that does the colored knobs I believe). |
| nayit ruiz jaramillo 01.03.2010 | Its just a regular VCI 100 that i have. I was gonna get an Arcade but i dont need that kind of responsiveness with the buttons, i was only gonna buy cus they look cool and im bored of my VCI. Ive ordered one of the Silver overlays (like you linked) and a white konbs/fader pack. Im gonna do a whole white VCI and ive got an idea to make it a bit special !?! A plain overlay would be cool cus i label mine myself anyway with a Dymo label maker. Just waitng for the overlay/knobs to arrive and s rather nice sticker that im gonna use (Top Secret hah). Dvlsadvct has been advising me on how to spray my jog wheels white. Thats the only bit im hesitant about. |
| Hipolito Scionti 01.03.2010 | Hey man Are you getting an arcade button overlay? From your sig i wasn't sure if you had arcade buttons or not. Looks like DJTT do plain silver overlays too for regular old buttons... http://ranking s.myshopify.com/produ...s-blank-silver just wondering if the plain silver might cut the mustard for ya cause you're gonna label it anyways innit As an aside it'd be great if DJTT did plain, unlabelled covers with arcade holes too. I'm pretty happy with my own mapping which is for FW 1.2, and anyway I can't get the overlay cause the fw upgrade kit is soldout *seeths* But i'd like some arcade buttons eh. Sorry I digressed |
| nayit ruiz jaramillo 01.03.2010 | Yeah im seeing more and more reasons to just cover the over lay with sticky back plastic. I want it white so it would be so much simpler to just cover it rather than paint it. I may just cover the actual VCI body as i imagine an overlay cannot be removed anyway so i may as well just cover the VCI. Thats if the top comes off completely . Havent actually looked. |
| Efrain Scharr 01.03.2010 |
Originally Posted by Karlos Santos
Only issue will be if the plastic overlay bends even just the tiniest bit the paint will crack... just putting on the overlay it could flake the paint a bit... |
| Kecia Wnukowski 01.03.2010 | Yes there is mat varnish in spray for that. |
| nayit ruiz jaramillo 01.03.2010 | Sweet... Yeah 'Dishes' is the right word... im the dish-washer in my house Varnish..? I guess just a finishing varnish for plastic yeah. The people in the Art store will know what i should use. Just need to find the paint for the Jog wheels now. on the hunt for the Rust Oleum in white in UK. |
| Kecia Wnukowski 01.03.2010 | To paint the plastic, first wash it with soap or with what you use to wash your dishes (what's the correct word in english?). The plastic is always a bit greasy. Now use a white or black primer spray so the next coat of real paint you'll use would stick correctly. Use then plastic paint (from DIY stores or hobby stores), two light coats are better than a thick one. Varnish it with two light coats too. You're done. |
| nayit ruiz jaramillo 01.03.2010 |
Originally Posted by JesC
Hah... WTF is Home Depot... Spray paint for plastic items... that sounds right. Will go to my local Crafts shop when the overlay arrives and get some advice. Ill probably fuck the overlay up but ill have a go. I could just cover the overlay with sticky-back plastic. Could even just cover the actual VCI with sticky-back plastic but ... |
| Jayne Yellowhair 28.02.2010 | Okay sounds good, maybe i'ma give the 25 keyboard a nice yellow/green/orange paint job.. thanks |
| Matt Kane 28.02.2010 | i don |
| Jayne Yellowhair 28.02.2010 | Does anyone have experience with graffiti+plastic controller? Will the plastic dissolve/be damaged? Sorry for hijacking, karlos. Thought this might be relevant for you too.. |
| Matt Kane 28.02.2010 | muhahaha...just laughin at myself! reading jesc |
| Cristian Carmona 28.02.2010 | Oye Carlos...goto home depot and get spray paint for plastic items! |
| nayit ruiz jaramillo 28.02.2010 | Yeah not fussed about the labels cus i do my own ones with a Label maker. Havent got the overlay yet. Ordered it today. Im also believeing i could just cover it with sticky-back plastic. I want it to be white for a little idea i have. Got some white knobs/faders on order as well. Also need to know how and what to use to spray the Jog wheels. |
| Matt Kane 28.02.2010 | hm...if u spray paint it you will loose the labels...so maybe take of the overlay and use the metal faceplate? |
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