bob Posted November 27, 2017 Report Share Posted November 27, 2017 is this a crime - cant be many left unopened - - any tips on best paint to use ( UK based ) cant seem to get any decent rustoleum 2 x without dropping £40 a can on Amazon ) looking to go white on the donor - and Renault red on the chrystal. ta in advance for suggestions thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirata Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 Why are you painting a crystal case, just get a black one they are a dime a dozen. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infamous Ob Posted December 27, 2017 Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 This thread breaks my heart... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cOrPsE Posted December 27, 2017 Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 dont paint it 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flappentap Posted December 27, 2017 Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 i should leave the crystal as is, buy a black one please for painting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brennyg Davies Posted December 28, 2017 Report Share Posted December 28, 2017 Although crystal Xbox are common enough and hardly limited I don't see the point in painting one , I picked up a working crystal beginning of the year for £5 and a black console with controller, leads and 20 games for a tenner two weeks ago. I would pick up a faulty black unit to paint and sell the crystal case to help cover costs.. you can do lots to a black case see pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wikati Posted January 4, 2018 Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 On 12/27/2017 at 10:24 PM, Brennyg Davies said: Although crystal Xbox are common enough and hardly limited I don't see the point in painting one , I picked up a working crystal beginning of the year for £5 and a black console with controller, leads and 20 games for a tenner two weeks ago. I would pick up a faulty black unit to paint and sell the crystal case to help cover costs.. you can do lots to a black case see pic. NICE ONE BENNYG On 11/27/2017 at 2:03 PM, bob said: is this a crime - cant be many left unopened - - any tips on best paint to use ( UK based ) cant seem to get any decent rustoleum 2 x without dropping £40 a can on Amazon ) looking to go white on the donor - and Renault red on the chrystal. ta in advance for suggestions thoughts. AND BOB BTW, I would trade you a black if you dont wanna catch any disapproval for painting a chrystal.... heheehhee ill throw in some cash. msg me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ludvig82 Posted March 15, 2018 Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 Crystals are quite common here in Norway, I think many bought that one. I have been thinking of using tint spray on one of mine clear ones to give it a still transparent colour. Sent fra min NX551J via Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big F Posted September 13, 2018 Report Share Posted September 13, 2018 (edited) They are quite common in the UK too. I have several and my orginal still in its box That said the retro tax has begun to creep in and is pushing prices up. Carboot and garage sales seem to be the best bet as people usually have no clue on values. spraying clear boxes from the inside with clear spray is a winner though. Edited September 13, 2018 by big F 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToxicMedz Posted September 14, 2018 Report Share Posted September 14, 2018 They are a dime a dozen in areas like the UK. Bust her open, its sadly a 1.6 so not much fun there unless you plan on doing a lpc rebuild to install a chip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big F Posted September 14, 2018 Report Share Posted September 14, 2018 Pop onto evilbay as there are loads of chips on sale currently, that work in a 1.6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VCoupe376ci Posted September 17, 2020 Report Share Posted September 17, 2020 I wish they were a dime a dozen in the US. The only ones we typically get here are the ones that found their way over the border from Canada. The only translucent ones we find are the green Halo boxes and those aren't all that common anymore either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maladin Posted September 17, 2020 Report Share Posted September 17, 2020 Yeah don't paint that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdarkdestiny Posted September 17, 2020 Report Share Posted September 17, 2020 (edited) 25 minutes ago, Maladin said: Yeah don't paint that. Topic startet : " Posted November 27, 2017 ". Almost 2 years old now this topic. Edit: But hey, maybe he's lazy like me sometimes so there is still a chance.... Edited September 17, 2020 by sweetdarkdestiny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maladin Posted September 17, 2020 Report Share Posted September 17, 2020 I just softmodded and tsop flashed 5 xboxs. Pulled out two xt mod chips. I have one 1.6 to use a chip on. I'm not lazy at all lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdarkdestiny Posted September 18, 2020 Report Share Posted September 18, 2020 I meant not you with lazy. You mean bob should not paint the crystal but this topic is almost 2 years old. So either the box is already paintet or bob is a little lazy and still undecided if he should paint. ;) And restoring and/or modding xboxes is not work at all. It's thereapy. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corona2222 Posted September 18, 2020 Report Share Posted September 18, 2020 (edited) I looked into crystal cases recently, +$100AUD+ship on ebay, more than a whole xbox+extras Edited September 18, 2020 by corona2222 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdarkdestiny Posted September 18, 2020 Report Share Posted September 18, 2020 Same (or more) here in Germany, IF you find some. They are mostly around 100 to 150 Euros which is ~ 162 to 243 AUD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arakula Posted September 24, 2020 Report Share Posted September 24, 2020 Easier and cheaper to buy a complete Crystal XBox, then. Ebay lists quite some ... although many seem to be located in GB, which will presumably become uninteresting for Europeans after December 31. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikeymikey Posted September 24, 2020 Report Share Posted September 24, 2020 Im in the UK and i picked up 4 crystals late last year for £10 each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R3ZN8T3D Posted October 31, 2020 Report Share Posted October 31, 2020 Some people use iDye to color their Crystals. Looks good if done right. Also, you could paint it from the inside like a black/white too. I just love the OEM Crystal look with RGB of course! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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