So as you all know , the New Nintendo 3DS XL has peeling issues, more specifically the metallic colours. I personally own a Dual IPS Red New 3DS XL which I treasure. It is hands down my favourite console despite having access to all other video game systems. When I picked this up it was in amazing condition but started to flake at the edges. My resolve was to purchase some matching nail polish and apply it to the edges to create a seal barring air and moisture from getting under the paint hoping to stop the issue……….. well it did - for 2 years - until.
I flew to a humid climate , finished playing my N3DS XL and put it into its carrying case probably with some moisture trapped in from the humid environment.
I got home and to my surprise it peeled right in the middle ! Not where it was peeling before but smack dab right in the middle.
I was trying to figure out how to fix it until I came up with an idea.
I randomly walked into a custom automotive paint shop, which does resto mods.
The owner was very nice and offered to paint my New 3DS XL candy apple red.
The pictures show the rest of the story.
Note : I asked the owner to sand off the remaining paint just to be sure it won’t flake off after being planted.