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    Coloring your mouse (?)

    What's a good paint to use if you want to color your mouse?
    Looking to paint my mouse matte black or something. Thanks.
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    I would go with some kind of automotive touchup spray paint. Just make sure you prep the mouse before you paint it.

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    To prepare the mouse take all of the internal stuff out and after that's done then paint the mouse. It may require the primer.

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    i attempted to paint mine.. it worked at first but then wore off. I strongly recommend priming it first! and make sure its 110% dry before you start using it or it will wear off!

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    You could also try some plastic dye.

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    A light buffing with an 800 grit emory cloth followed by primer and then a good automotive type paint should work. One thing though, disassemble it completely, including the buttons. You don't want them paint stuck.

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    if you really want it to look good and last, use a glossy rubbing compound on the finished paintjob, that sucker will gleam.

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    Turtle Wax polishing compound. Rubbing compound will thin out the paint, and if you're not very careful - remove it.

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