How to paint a mouse | Mouse Modding 101

This is the third episode where I show you how to paint your favorite mouse. I hope you enjoyed this week's episode! If you have any questions, feel free to ask them in the comment section.
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Timestamps:
Introduction 00:00
Disassembly 00:19
Sanding 00:58
Masking 02:08
Needed Colors + Painting 03:06
Assembly 04:36
Result 05:05
What to do if you messed up 05:23
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[@calonyoutube]

Thank you for the great feedback and the massive views on this video! ❤️

[@Medievalfan94]

a quick tip: take off the masking BEFORE the clearcoat. that way you get a more unified finish all over the mouse.

[@calonyoutube]

absolutely!

[@Spivacus]

this is one of the best tutorials on all of KZbin, keep up the great work!

[@calonyoutube]

Thank you so much! I will try my best!

[@Spivacus]

@@calonyoutube you have the skills and personality of a youtube veteran, i have no doubt that you'll deliver!

[@calonyoutube]

Dude that actually means a lot to me

[@Spivacus]

@@calonyoutube

[@reallauradee]

I never knew mouse modding and customizing was a thing. I love it! 🥰

[@fuhsz8515]

God I've never seen an egg look so good!

[@calonyoutube]

Same actually :D thank you Fuhsz

[@echo_crispyturbo6626]

Great tutor keep up the good work I would love to see more content of this type

[@calonyoutube]

thank you a lot! I will try my best!

[@marioandrade4278]

Ive been looking for a video like this. it just gave me the confidence to paint one of my old mouses

[@calonyoutube]

I love to hear that! It’s really fun and rewarding! Good luck and most importantly have fun with your project!

[@mikuchibeats2458]

very underrated, I appreciate this video

[@calonyoutube]

thank you so much !

[@DO0DMISTER]

I use a corsair scimitar for work, and a g502 for gaming. This video will help me finally have them as a matching set!

[@calonyoutube]

there we go! glad to hear! will probably look awesome

[@JoshDesign]

Wow! You did such a great job, I also painted a Logitech 203 a couple of weeks ago for a friend of mine for one of my videos and he loved it! I strongly recommend this mouse for all the gaming lovers :)

[@calonyoutube]

thank you so much! it is indeed a great mouse!

[@Silver50745]

Amazing work 👏🏼

[@calonyoutube]

Thank you so much!

[@stealth1384]

Thank you so much. Just got a viper mini can’t wait to paint it then going for. A paracord and lizard skin grips then pair it up with matching colors keycaps on my keyboard gonna be lit 🔥.

[@calonyoutube]

that sounds so sick!

[@yuyenbruh]

For the EC2-A White, it only has one screw underneath the hind mouse skate. After removing that, you can take the top shell off of the bottom shell (top shell is the white part; bottom shell is the bottom part) by prying on the back with your nail or something similar.

[@abmeight08]

I might spray paint my G103 later. Thank you bro for the informational video!

[@calonyoutube]

no problem! Appreciate it! Have fun with your project!

[@Bossfightmedia]

Damn, tysm this is REALLY good!

[@inthediamondsky]

Thank you so much for this! I love my logitech but switched my gaming setup to all pink, but I don't want to throw this away just yet!!! Great way to keep my mouse but make it pink!

[@calonyoutube]

absolutely true!!

[@Flamebeow666]

definitely excited to try this out on a corsair scimitar!

[@lnbabz]

Great! Will try this

[@saisaiwuu3130]

This was so helpfull thanks!

[@calonyoutube]

Love to hear that!

[@Clopper6]

Looks great

[@calonyoutube]

Thank you!

[@supergundamcat]

do more video like this man because i really love it 👏👏👏

[@calonyoutube]

thank you

[@6lu5ky86]

My Glorious Model D mouse is amazing but alas I chose the glossy finish. I'm definitely going to enjoy refinishing it. Kudos on the Montana Gold, they have amazing colors.

[@calonyoutube]

best of luck with the refinishing! And you are absolutely right! They have insane colors!!

[@GenuineRage]

gloss will work if you use like a 2k automotive clearcoat instead of a regular spray enamel, but keep in mind you NEED a good respirator to work with that stuff because it is EXCEEDINGLY nasty. i know this comment is two years old but I'm always looking to teach and learn. for the colors i also have been using montana, im gonna switch to 94 though since its easier for me to get my hands on. since it's an automotive clear coat you can just polish it in the future if it starts to lose its luster as well. to be fair though a lot of people just prefer the feel of matte finishes, although satin typically works best for me. either way I'd highly recommend switching to 2k compound automotive clear coats for the top coat though, it'll last lifetimes especially since it's not getting direct sunlight.

[@aeidein]

Great video, thanks! Any experience making custom logos? I'm guessing you just sand off the previous logo, mask, and spray?

[@matchpoint2899]

2 years later but yoiu've helped me alot dude. going to try on my starlight!

[@Lagosta777]

beautiful colors!!

[@Lagosta777]

@Dan man WHAT? WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY THAT? I DON'T GET IT ENGLISH IS NOT MY FIRST LANGUAGE.

[@calonyoutube]

thank you!

[@NachoCustomz]

Hey man I paint mice as well. This looks great 😊 nicely done. And great product choice in Montana.

[@calonyoutube]

Hey nacho! I know you do, since your gprow vid was the reason I tried it myself! You probably don’t remember but I took the Montana ones since you suggested them in twitter dms. A compliment by you means a lot! 😱

[@NachoCustomz]

@@calonyoutube no problem man if you ever need anything dm me :) i subbed btw. keep it up!

[@christianb7106]

I'm thinking about painting my mouse as well. I have a question for the both of you. How well does the finish hold up when used as a daily mouse?

[@cable5218]

hey, nacho! I'm just starting out with painting mice and am wondering what paint to use. I noticed that you typically use/recommend Montana, why is this? also have you ever used rust-oleum paints? I'm thinking of using them for my first paint job because I can just pick them up from home depot, but if you advise against me doing that then I won't. Thanks for reading and keep up the good work!

[@NachoCustomz]

@@cable5218 hey there. Good luck :). I recommend Montana because it’s much thinner than rustoleum. Also it’s much better quality :)

[@fransees]

that's a very sleek looking g102. Well done!

[@calonyoutube]

its a gpro hero :> but thank you!

[@fransees]

@@calonyoutube oh, sorry for that. well that's still an impressive looking mouse! (i thought it was a g102 because its my personal favorite lol)

[@yuyenbruh]

nice work!

[@calonyoutube]

thank you a lot!

[@mica.alviola]

Sieht sehr nice aus!

[@calonyoutube]

danke :)

[@thesilenthack]

Thank you for your video. One question - Do I need to make sure that the clearcoat is skin safe?

[@marooon9814]

Thanks! I can’t find any cute mice for cheap so I thought of painting it, glad im not crazy and that it turns out well

[@calonyoutube]

It actually really does. Good luck with your future project :)

[@stuxys3228]

theres a new lilac colour which looks identical to this g305

[@justsomeguy3267]

@@stuxys3228 This isn't a g305

[@stuxys3228]

@@justsomeguy3267 same thing but wired 😳

[@justsomeguy3267]

@@stuxys3228 It's a G PRO.

[@TheZzroyzZ]

Thx for the help Habibi u helped me a lot. Please do a video of u replacing switches :)

[@calonyoutube]

this is actually planned for the video this sunday !

[@shxdow7142]

amazing video! i want to do it but masking off on one of my old mice would be hard (i have a old razer deathadder from 2018ish)

[@calonyoutube]

thank you! I mean you could try it and if it doesnt work out, upgrade to a newer model

[@okyy2]

Do I need a glossy or matt finish if the spray paint already providing that?

[@villonesmarioncurtl.5264]

Nice job dude

[@calonyoutube]

thank you very much! glad you enjoyed the video!

[@nvus]

If you don't add a gloss coat, does the matte coat start to wear down and get shiny like the stock material?

[@achannelhasnoname5182]

Looks good! Little tip, better pull off masking tape when the paint is still a bit wet, otherwise some paint might come off with the tape

[@calonyoutube]

Thank you:)

[@jimibonjo]

great video !! I have one question. After a long time using your mouse do you have issues with the paint wearing off in your palm? I ask that because my hands get a lit bit sweaty after hours of using it. Should i use a certain type of paint ?

[@pavendax]

thats nice

[@juanjosemora6534]

Great video, I do have one question. I want to add patterns on the paint (Letters, paisley), so I thought I can cutout the patterns I want on a cardboard, and spray that on a different color on the mouse. Would this work?

[@lights6040]

what is all the sprayed you used i want the exact same colors please answer

[@badut2valorant]

hey may i ask what is the blue masking tape name? it feels softer and thin compared the yellow one

[@ErickBuildsStuff]

How to give it a soft rubber finish that is Soft to touch? What should i be looking for instead of clear finish at the end step?

[@icedoutgames4051]

Great video and I'll make sure to come back! Do you know if I would use the same procedure for a glossy mouse? I bought one at the time as I did't mind and it was much cheaper and now I wanna paint it which I'm not sure about.

[@OmarsYago]

Hi bro i have a question the paint like starts to peel off with the continuous use of the mouse?

[@calonyoutube]

I never experienced that issue!

[@nielsen27]

did you use acrylic or synthetic coating for the finish?

[@ValentineMJ]

What brand of paint did you use?

[@Jsw0rld]

Hey bro how is the MTN clear coat does it last a long time

[@calonyoutube]

Afaik it does. There is no reason for it not to :)

[@jjdorig9712]

how does the paint feels when your hand start getting sweaty? mine feels so sticky, am i doing something wrong?

[@RIP123]

Do you paint the buttons or did you buy them separately?

[@farisilmih.496]

beautiful

[@calonyoutube]

thank you!

[@iannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn]

Great video to show people this isnt that hard and to be confident in their work. One thing that I didn't hear mentioned and is important to a great clear coat finish is that after the final coat of color has dried you should wait at least 24-48 hours if not longer to allow the paint the cure fully. If you can still smell that 'paint smell' it has not cured. If you don't have a second mouse to use in the mean time try to wait as long as possible before spraying the clear coat as the paint fumes that are released while curing can cause strange effects in the clear coat such as rippling or potentiall cracking. Not the end of the world but it would be a shame to have a defect after all of this hard work.

[@calonyoutube]

Interesting. I got told that you should apply the coating as long as the paint is still partially wet, to make it stick to it better. Will look into it again! thank you for the tip!

[@iannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn]

@@calonyoutube This very well could be one of those things that someone has just done the same way forever and it always works. I am not a professional painter, but I have been told to let the final coat of paint always dry first until it no longer smells like paint which means all of the solids or VOCs(Volatile organic compounds) have dried and evaporated (The paint smell) and then clear coat it. I am sure it would work just as well the way that you did it. But it would be interesting to see if there actually is a difference. I think with a mouse the difference would be so small/minor that if we noticed a problem we can do an easy touch up but for a Car or something more expensive, I am sure professionals have clear guidelines. Whatever works best for you I say do that :)

[@otori_]

how does this hold up to sweat? I mean, will it become sticky after some time of use and the paint will come off?

[@biriani2855]

can you use paint+primer? or do you have to use primer then paint

[@muhammadhylmizahididroos3222]

What do you call the thing that you used to hold the pieces? (The sticks and stand)

[@calonyoutube]

Airbrush holder or hobby parts holder

[@BubbleKhaos8]

awesome tutorial!! can you make another one on how to paint the buttons and wheel? or how did u did it?

[@calonyoutube]

The exact same way :) just disassemble them and paint them like all the other parts. might do another paintjob in the future tho :)

[@BubbleKhaos8]

@@calonyoutube yaaay looking forward to it! i'm planning on customizing my Logitech G502, but i'm really scared about messing it up, so i'm following step by step what you'll do >:d

[@calonyoutube]

@@BubbleKhaos8 you got that. Most important thing is to spray as even as possible. other than that it is really doable :) good luck !!

[@kochampieskiseks5678]

if i messed up with primer and did all following steps now the finish is applied can i sand it to the original black color and do all the steps another time?

[@calonyoutube]

100%. If you mess up, just go back to the beginning

[@almostgodgamingval]

Hey, can anyone send me a picture of those tiny springs in left and right click, I kinda forgot how was there orientation

[@Bawkr]

Might have to try this and just use an old basic mouse in the mean time. My Steel Series mouse, the finish wore through really quickly I must have had something on my fingers one day that caused this. Really need to respray with some texture and black the thumb and texture on the two finger buttons. Otherwise the rest of the mouse is still pretty much brand new imo.

[@insayne2204]

How long does it take before the paint get dry?

[@whatsbracknb6430]

I want to try this on my hati s, but seeing as there somewhat hard to get where I live, is there a chance of messing it up easily?

[@calonyoutube]

depends. imo no, but people have different skillsets in different domains

[@ironguy6482]

Will the finishes hold up to long term sweat?

[@user-gq6vb9wq1z]

GG

[@panamera3359]

The G305 has very soft side switches, ... is that due to those switches or the design of the mouse ?, ... which would you recommend to place to have a harder feeling ...?

[@calonyoutube]

you could use a stiffer switch for the side buttons.

[@fzeightc4327]

im planning to paint my g pro wireless to white. what spray product that wont get messy like something the paint will crack in the future

[@calonyoutube]

the ones presented in the video. MTN and montana are reliable. havent tested others yet

[@fzeightc4327]

@@calonyoutube how long do you think that spray will last?

[@calonyoutube]

@@fzeightc4327 can’t give you numbers but definitely long enough

[@nnop9628]

💙

[@sinizap]

Sick video sens

[@calonyoutube]

really appreciate it sini

[@sirface7951]

When i saw your subs i was shocked :0

[@calonyoutube]

to many or to little :O ?

[@hubi8628]

lets say i had 2 coatings of white paint, if i sprayed a very tiny amount of black so it gets like a bit of a random dot look think ultralight phantom look with a fair bit more speckles of color, would that work or would it be too uneven and thus not work? edit: would hydro dipping work better for this type of thing?

[@calonyoutube]

depends on how good the next layer covers. I would just do it the following way: finish your layers with the primary color. then you sprinkle the points on the last layer (with a toothbrush or whatever method you choose). then you just put 1-2 layers of finish coating onto it.

[@hubi8628]

@@calonyoutube alright thanks, also does finish coating make it glossy or does that depend on what you get

[@calonyoutube]

@@hubi8628 depends on which one you get

[@imtoolazytomakevids2084]

How many spray cans did you use

[@prestonhammond6271]

Do you think a more average clear coat would also work? I have plenty of clear coat but it isn't mtn

[@calonyoutube]

should also work yes. I cant say anything about the quality and looks tho :)

[@prestonhammond6271]

@@calonyoutube thank you, I've finished painting my mouse, and it looks much better than before.

[@calonyoutube]

@@prestonhammond6271 great to hear! have fun with it!

[@tanishsingh9862]

Hi which finish did you use for this mouse?

[@calonyoutube]

mtn satin

[@njw]

Hey man, might be painting my g pro wired aka same model in the video. Is there a diagram or graph on what screws to take off or what to take off for each parts, Thanks for this video man. Much Love

[@calonyoutube]

I dont have one. But just follow the rule: disassemble till you have everything in separate parts that you want to paint. Obviously only if it doesnt break something. gl with your project!

[@njw]

@@calonyoutube Cheers Bro

[@dere1048]

hey dude quick question, does the paint make the mouse stickyer? cuz my mouse is smooth and matte rn but im scareed its gonna be stucky and the paint is gonna come off if i scratch it.

[@calonyoutube]

I don't have a lot of experience in tbat. From my personal experience matte/sating coating helps

[@erichphang-lyn2560]

Hey there, was wondering how much this affects the weight of the mouse? I assume it gets heavier - is it significant? Can you do a before and after weighing?

[@9core]

you arent just spray painting, but also sanding the plastic down so it will probably be around the same weight or even lighter if you sand a lot (which you can do on a mouse like g102 or gpro since the shell is rly thick) due to a lot of plastic being removed. it will also depend on how many coats you are doing. sorry for late reply.

[@yummy_6410]

do you still have to sand it if your going to be using a air brush?

[@calonyoutube]

never used one. Sadly can't tell!

[@luisfontinelles5834]

a cool spray tip is to squeeze before going over the piece, and about 30cm away

[@calonyoutube]

you mean the paint? like spray once?

[@luisfontinelles5834]

@@calonyoutube .yep, my english is not 100%, Im sorry

[@calonyoutube]

@@luisfontinelles5834 I got the point :)

[@noceur7801]

what adhesive to use to stick those mouse feet back again?

[@calonyoutube]

the adhesive on the feet

[@Aimej_v]

What specific type of spray paint is recommended to use? From the video, i reckon you used acrlyic type? I dont really have that great knowledge about spray paints

[@calonyoutube]

If you want to be safe just use Montana or MTN, me and other mouse modders had great results with it.

[@Aimej_v]

@@calonyoutube thnkyouuuu but i wonder if its available here in the philippines

[@calonyoutube]

@@Aimej_v there should be something comparable :)

[@_Diam_nd_]

Nice tutorial, but I have a question, how long Will it last until the paint starts wearing off? Since you put your hand on it daily.

[@calonyoutube]

I've been using it quite a long time and the paint is still perfectly fine. It's important to put on finisher tho

[@danielisjanuskauskis9773]

If your palm is regularly sweaty, does it stick to your hand? And is this safe?

[@calonyoutube]

I dont completely understand. For me I never had issues with my palm sticking to it. What do you mean by safe?

[@luisfontinelles5834]

car primer works with plastic?

[@calonyoutube]

not sure about that. would just get plastic primer since it is only 8 bucks. cars have plastic parts so it could work. on the other hand they also have metal parts... so you could research what the primer is for:)

[@juice610]

Thanks! I would like to paint the mx master 3

[@calonyoutube]

good luck with that! be careful at the rubber parts

[@cristeltejada8604]

What screw driver did you use?

[@ruffles3444]

does the glossy spray make it slippery?

[@calonyoutube]

Not to much no!

[@trunx2130]

Hey that finish you used looked really good could you link the product you used? (Great walk through btw)

[@calonyoutube]

Thank you! I used MTN PRO Acrylic Varnish 400 ml Satin

[@alfianross2873]

Hi sens, do you mouse have a sticky feeling after use even after drying for 24 hours? I sanded after painting and it is still sticky.

[@calonyoutube]

Not really! Did you use finish? Maybe give it more time! Depending on the used product it could take longer.

[@alfianross2873]

@@calonyoutube i used a clear coat however to no avail. Sanded it with a fine grit. Still sticky. Perhaps there is a another kind of finish? or it is due to me using acrylic spray paint?

[@calonyoutube]

@@alfianross2873 I also used acrylic paint. which finish did you use?

[@alfianross2873]

@@calonyoutube just a clear coat. do you mean i need to use a lacquer instead?

[@calonyoutube]

@@alfianross2873 I meant which brand. I can recommend mtn or Montana. those are the ones I tested

[@iamcrystalwater2221]

I just can't remove the smell of paint any tips?

[@Lvximun]

Would hand painting it work? If so would it be done the same?

[@calonyoutube]

would be really hard to paint the whole mouse consistently. imo there is no point in doing it, if spray paint exists

[@xlgt6687]

I have a question does it stick after months of use?

[@calonyoutube]

I mean it’s color and there is a finish on it. So yes for me I don’t see a difference after months of use

[@weekend5494]

黄色のgproが手に入らないので，今持っているG304を塗装しようと思います．参考になりました．ありがとう．

[@MicoOngkeko]

What do you call that station you leave them on for drying? As well as the rods with clips? Trying to buy some materials to get to try this on my own :)

[@calonyoutube]

check the description :)

[@MicoOngkeko]

@@calonyoutube cool sorry I missed that!!

[@calonyoutube]

@@MicoOngkeko no problem!

[@furrygoose7777]

hey, great video, i have a model o and i’m looking to customise it, do you think it will work as it has lots of hexagonal cutouts to save weight for the mouse, i just don’t want to start before knowing if it is going to ruin the mouse 😂

[@calonyoutube]

will definitely work. just make sure you spray it from different angles and maybe from below too

[@furrygoose7777]

@@calonyoutube brill, thanks for the reply man

[@LeoThePovGuy]

Does it change the feel of the mouse like the does in make it feel really smooth?

[@calonyoutube]

depending on the used coating :)

[@rifkiachmads]

@@calonyoutube what kind of coating to make the mouse doesnt feel smoth? i tried mine and it feels smooth and sticky :(

[@calonyoutube]

@@rifkiachmads could try matte

[@DomeF.]

Good egg painting! Next video switch modding?

[@calonyoutube]

Will be the next video of the series. Not sure tho if it will be the next video since corona + aliexpress shipping hits different :(

[@DomeF.]

@@calonyoutube no problem dude. We can wait!

[@heisnburg4269]

Yo I painted everything most of the parts turned out to be good. But when removing the masking it comes of with paint(like rubber) and leaves sticky residue. Were am I going wrong?

[@calonyoutube]

if the edges of the coating are sharp you are fine. Try to remove the residue with cotton swabs dipped in ethanol (or something comparable)

[@mishxma]

g102 with hero sensor?

[@richyxo2548]

this video gonna help me alots with my bastard mouse thx bro.

[@calonyoutube]

happy to help!

[@Sammitch]

I want a retro looking gaming mouse so I'm considering painting a mouse that cool old beige color

[@calonyoutube]

that sounds super dope! go for it

[@kumaSOevl]

It’s not necessary to tape up the rgb openings during sanding?

[@calonyoutube]

not really, no :)